Woodstock W1668 instruction manual HeadStock, Align pocket in headstock with column

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HeadStock

The headstock repre- sents a heavy load. Seek assistance before begin- ning this step.

1.The bottom of the headstock has a pocket for inserting the column. Position the pock- et over the column, as in Figure 15. Allow the headstock to slide down until it stops (approximately 31⁄2").

2.Align the headstock directly over the foot of the base by using a plumb bob. Lay a mea- suring tape or ruler across the drill press base and find its center. Suspend the plumb line from the center of the headstock label as in Figure 16 and lower the bob until it is near the tape/ruler. Adjust headstock from side to side until the tip is equidistant from the left and right sides.

3.Tighten the two setscrews in Figure 17 to secure the headstock to the column.

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Figure 15. Align pocket in headstock with column.

Figure 16. Align headstock with base.

Figure 17. Tighten setscrews to secure headstock.

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Contents Model W1668 Table Of Contents Introduction About Your NEW Drill Press Woodstock Service and SupportMachine Specifications Warranty and ReturnsSafety First Disconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Additional Safety Instructions For Drill Presses110V Operation Electrical RequirementsExtension Cords GroundingNever drill, holding workpiece by hand Avoiding Potential InjuriesAssembly Instructions Base/Column AssemblyDust Port Insert the pinion gear from the inside Table SupportMounting Table Table Support,Align pocket in headstock with column HeadStockHandles Drill ChuckSpeed Change AdjustmentsMore About Speed Change Spindle AdjustmentsUnplug the drill press and remove the spindle handles Oscillating FeatureUse handle to adjust table height Table AdjustmentsTest Run OperationsDrill Changes Installing bitGeneral MaintenanceTable And Base LubricationClosure Page Base XPB07M Page Warranty Card Woodstock INTERNATIONAL, INC

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W1668 specifications

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