Powermatic PM2820EVS, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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6.0 Assembly
The drill press should be placed in a dry area, with
a level floor and good lighting. Provide enough
space around machine to allow for operations and
any adjustments or servicing.
6.1 Tools required for assembly
3/5/10 mm hex wrenches (provided)
Rubber mallet (or hammer and wood block)
Additional tools may be needed for certain
adjustments.
6.2 Procedure
Larger components are very
heavy; Multiple assistants are mandatory for
assembly. Failure to comply may cause serious
injury and/or machine damage.
1. Lay column across carton supports, as shown
in Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1
2. Have an assistant position the base, then insert
four (4) lock washers and (4) screws finger-
tight. See Figure 6-2. Make sure base is parallel
to column stand, then
firmly tighten all screws,
with hex wrench.
Figure 6-2
3. Place column and base upright. The base may
be secured to floor with lag screws (not
provided) through two holes in the base. Refer
to
Figure 1 for hole spacing.
NOTE: If you do not wish permanent
attachment to the floor, the drill press can be
bolted to a plywood panel which will serve as an
expanded base and further stabilize the
machine. Use a high grade of plywood at least
3/4" thick. It should be large enough to prevent
vibration, sliding or moving of drill press during
operation. Do not use a mobile base with this
machine.
4. Insert shaft of worm (R, Figure 6-3) through
table bracket hole, while meshing worm with the
preinstalled gear.
Figure 6-3
5. Remove collar (T
1
) and rack (T
2
) from column.
See Figure 6-1.
6. Remove replacement table from main table.
7. Insert rack (Figure 6-4) into slot in table bracket,
meshing the rack teeth with the worm gear.
NOTE: The longer un-toothed section of the
rack is toward the top.
8. Hold the rack in the slot, while setting the table
bracket over the column. Then slide table
bracket and rack together down the column.
Figure 6-4
9. The lower end of the rack should rest in the lip
of the column holder.
10. Place collar onto column and slide it down over
top edge of rack. Tighten set screw on collar.
Figure 6-5.
11. Slide crank handle (P) onto protruding shaft of
worm, and tighten set screw in handle with a
3mm hex wrench.