Powermatic 2800, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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8
Assembly
Tools required for assembly:
Rubber mallet
17mm open-end ,or socket, wrench
Set of hex (Allen) wrenches
Exposed metal surfaces on the drill press have
been factory-coated with a protectant. Remove
this with a soft rag moistened with a light
solvent. Do not use an abrasive pad and do not
use gasoline, paint thinner or acetone, as these
will damage plastic components and painted
surfaces.
The drill press should be placed in a dry area
with a level floor and good lighting. Provide
enough space around the drill press to allow for
operations and any adjustments or servicing.
Assembly is a two person
operation to avoid injury from accidental
dropping.
Column
Referring to Figure 2:
1. Place the base (Figure 2) upon a level floor.
It may be secured to the floor with lag
screws (not provided) through the four holes
in the base.
2. If you do not wish to permanently secure the
drill press to the floor, it can be bolted to a
plywood panel which will serve as its base
and further stabilize it. Use a high grade of
plywood at least 3/4" thick. It should be
large enough to prevent vibration, sliding or
moving of the drill press during operation.
Do not use a mobile base with this machine.
3. Attach the column assembly to the base
with four M10x40 hex cap screws, and
tighten with a 17mm wrench.
Table Bracket
When shipped, the ring and rack are bundled
together with the column in plastic wrap.
Referring to Figures 3 through 6:
1. Remove the wrap and take the ring from the
column by loosening the set screw and
sliding the ring off. Also remove the rack.
See Figure 4.
2. Position the worm through the hole in the
table bracket (Figure 3) and push it as far as
it will go until the shaft protrudes and the
worm is meshed with the gear, as shown.
Figure 2
Figure 3
(table shown removed)
Figure 4