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9. Position the headstock directly over the base by
using a plumb bob and measuring tape or ruler
across the drill press base to find its center.
10. Suspend the plumb line from the center of the
headstock and lower the bob until it is near the
tape/ruler as shown.
11. Rotate the headstock from side to side until the tip
is equidistant from both the left and right sides.
12. Tighten the wedge clamping bolt to secure
headstock to the column.
13. Install the three handles into the handle hub.
14. Install the chuck guard assembly into the holder.
15. Remove the cap screw and washer (A) and insert
the guard shaft into the holder from the bottom up.
16. Install the height adjustment bushing onto the top
of the shaft and align the lock screw (B) with the
groove in the shaft.
17. Tighten the lock screw (B) just enough to hold the
shaft at the desired height.
18. Install the flat washer and cap screw (A) into the
top of the shaft and securely tighten.
19. Verify that the detent ball engages into the groove
on the shaft when the chuck guard is closed and
covering the chuck area.
20. Install the chuck onto the spindle.
21. Clean and dry the spindle shaft and the chuck
bore.
22. Adjust the chuck so that the jaws are retracted into
the chuck body.
23. Using a soft mallet, tap the chuck firmly up onto the
spindle shaft.
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