Adjusting the Head Height
To facilitate shipping, the DrillPress is packed with
the head adjusted down on the column. The head
assembly should be moved to the top of the column
before drilling operation starts.
, WARNING
The head assembly is very heavyl Use caution
when adjusting the head and make sure it is
supported by the table or locked in place.
Failure to comply may cause damage to property
and/or personal injuryl
1. Unlock the table by loosening handle (A,Fig.3).
2. Lowerthe table untilthere is roomto place a
blockof wood between the table and the head
assembly (Fig.4).
3. Loosen two nuts (A,Fig. 5) on the head
assembly.
4. Raise the head by raising the table. The head
is at the correct height when the top of the head
isjust belowthe columncap (B, Fig.5).
5. Tighten the twonuts (A,Fig. 5) on the head
assembly firmly.
6. To lowerthe head, reverse the steps above.
Do
not loosen the head assembly bolts without
supporting the head. This may cause the
head to slip on the column and may cause
damage to the machineor personal injury.
Adjusting the Rack Assembly
After the table has been adjusted, the rack assembly
will need to be raised.
CAUTION
The table must be locked when raising the rackl
Failure to lock the table may cause the assembly
to drop on the column, causing damage to the
machinel
1. Makesure both head assembly nuts (A,Fig. 5)
are tight.
2. Loosen the hex socket cap screw (A,Fig. 6) on
the upper rack ring.
3. Loosen twosets screws on the bottomrack ring
(A,Fig.7).
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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