2.
Cut the box down at the four corners to make the box flat. Cut the end of the bottom,
foam insert to access the bottom of the drill press column.
3. Install the machine base, parallel to the head stock, by bolting the base onto the machine
column using four 3/8 x 1-1/2” hex bolts from the hardware (packed in the top insert).
Figure 13: Cutting box corners Figure 14: Installing Base
4. Install the eye bolt by screwing into the top of the head assembly. Cut away foam from
head assembly for better access. IMPORTANT: Use cloth lifting straps around the column
to lift machine from horizontal to vertical. DO NOT use the lifting eye for this procedure!
The lifting eye is for lifting or moving the machine when it is standing upright (vertical).
Figure 15: Installing Lifting Eye Figure 16: Lifting Eye installed
5. Lift the DP20 out of the packaging. You will need two or more people, as the DP20
heavy. Use cloth lifting straps to assist lifting the machine from packaging. Do not use
“lifting eye” for this procedure!
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