Installation
Your drilling machine is supplied as an easily assembled kit of major sub assemblies. Unpack the carton(s) carefully
and check you have the following parts. Allowing for variations of models.
Head assembly with motor (1)
Table assembly (1)
Column assembly with flange (1)
Drill press foot casting (1)
Feed handles and knobs (3+3)
Column fixing Bolts (4)
Drill chuck assembly (1)
Chuck key (1)
Chuck safety guard (1). (Usually stored inside the belt cover).
If you do not have any of these parts please call your supplier.
ASSEMBLY (Refer to Assembly Diagram Page X)
NB: Larger models may require two or more people to assembly. Take care to observe the correct lifting procedures.
1. COLUMN TO BASE: Place the foot casting on the bench or floor with the flat-machined face uppermost. Place the
flange of the column on the circular machined area and align the holes. Secure the flange to the base with the
fixing bolts and washers, tightening each bolt equally. Tighten the Allen bolt in the base flange .
2. TABLE TO COLUMN: (Models with rack) Insert the table support locking handle (2) into table support (1) . Locate the
worm elevation assembly (14) into table support. Mesh rack (10) onto crown wheel (11) inside collar, then slide
whole table assembly onto column. Slide right down until racking is inside the base flange. Tighten Table support
locking handle (2). Slide retaining collar (13) onto column until resting on top of rack. Rotate the table through 360
degrees, ensuring that the retaining collar does not interfere with movement.
(Modesl without racks) Slide the table assembly onto the column with the machined face upper most. Slide down and
tighten the support lock handle (2).
3. HEAD ASSEMBLY TO COLUMN: Carefully slide the head assembly onto the top of the column and align it with the
base. Tighten the two grub screws in the right hand side of the head assembly onto the column.
4. FITTING FEEDING HANDLES: Screw a knob onto each feeding handle and screw the handles into the hub of the
pinion shaft on the right hand side of the head assembly and hand tighten.
5. FITTING CHUCK SAFETY GUARD: Slide the plastic safety guard collar onto the spindle and tighten the retaining nut
and bolt to the rear of the chuck guard.
6. FITTING CHUCK: Clean any grease from the tapered spindle nose and the taper inside the chuck and machine.
Fully open the chuck jaws and place the chuck on the taper. If the machine has a removable spindle taper ensure
that it is correctly located unto the head. Place a piece of scrap wood on the table and bring it up to about 1
(25mm) from the chuck and lock the table to the column. Pull the feeding handle down so that the chuck is
pushed firmly onto the taper. Only exert moderate pressure.
7. CHECK BELT TENSION: When correctly adjusted the belt should move about 1/2 (13mm) under normal hand
pressure (10 lbs / 4.5 kg) at the centre point between the pulleys.
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