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Setting Up Your 30 Express
Your Castle 30 Express system drill was set up at the factory and tested for proper operation.
It is normal to find a small amount of sawdust residue in the machine as a result of this process.
Begin set up on your 30 Express by removing the Phillips head screws from each corner
of the machine that attach the machine to the pallet. Position and secure your machine
in a chosen location.
The holes on the inside base of the machine are for securing your machine to the floor,
should you wish to do so.
Supply a compressed air hose to the lower right side of the machine and connect it to the
Air Fitting.
Castle strongly recommends adding filtration to this, and any Castle machine, that uses
compressed air as part of its operation. Parker filters are available from Castle that will
extend a 5 year warranty over all Parker components used in the machine.
A ¼” female pipe thread is provided for the connection.
It is suggested that a minimum 3/8” air line be used to operate this machine. A smaller
line may slow the drilling process considerably.
Plug in your machine. A 15 Amp circuit or larger will run your new 30 Express Line
Boring Machine. DO NOT use an extension cord.
Castle recommends attaching a dust collection system. This will clear particles of dust,
as well as vent the Motor to keep it cool. Doing so will also help extend the life of the
Motor Bearings.
The Clamp Beam is found inside the machine wrapped in foam. Unwrap it and locate
the Triple T-nut. Connect the 2 pieces of aluminum extrusion so that the side stops are
facing the same direction, and are mirrors of one another. From the side of the machine,
slide the extrusion over the 4 carriage bolt heads on the underside of the Yellow Clamp
Frame. Use a ½” socket through the Clamp Frame to tighten the Clamp Beam extrusion
into place.
If dust collection is available, remove the Magnetic Strip from the inside of the machine
and attach it to the under side of the Dust Collection Chute.
To set your Side Stop Rules use a piece of scrap panel and push it up against the Side
Stop on the right side. Drill a line of holes, measure the distance from the edge of the
panel to the first hole, then set the rule to match. Repeat on the left side.
