STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE DRILL PRESS COMPONENTS YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED

Start by positioning the machine headstock housing so its left side is about 12" to the right of the left end of the machine.

Secure it in position by tightening the headstock lock

Next, position the table carriage so its left side is about 8" to 12" to the right of the right side of the headstock housing. (The two adjustments in Steps #1 & #2 will result in the top surface of the worktable being about 42" above the floor when the machine is raised to vertical position.

Secure carriage in position by tightening the carriage lock

Insert the twin vertical worktable tubes into the corresponding holes in the table carriage and lock it into position using the table height lock lever.

Position the table so its tube ends are approximately 5" below the bottom of the carriage

Loosen the table tilt lock handle, then tilt the worktable to 90°, as indicated by the front trunion quadrant and secure the table tilt lock

Unlock the base arm lock knob, then raise the machine into vertical position... then tighten the base arm lock knob to secure the machine at the vertical position

If you're planning to drill through-holes in your workpiece(s), protect the table surface by using a back-up board

For safety's sake, it's always a good idea to install the rip fence for use as a back-up to keep your workpiece from spinning during drilling. This is especially true if you're drilling large holes

Next, attach the drill chuck to the machine spindle and tighten the setscrew with your 5/32" allen wrench

Install the quill feed handle on the side of the machine that will be most comfortable to you