Headstock

Components and Hardware Needed:

Qty

Headstock

1

The headstock must be mounted on the col- umn/base assembly before the drill press can be operated. Moving and installing the headstock is

atwo-person job, at the very least. Although the headstock can be lifted directly onto the column while upright, doing so is difficult and potentially dangerous because of the heavy weight involved. We recommend sliding the column into the head- stock, then tilting the entire assembly fully upright, as described and shown in this section.

The headstock is

very

heavy. You MUST

have

assistance when moving,

lifting or mounting

the

headstock on the column

and base assembly.

 

To mount the headstock onto the column:

1.Set the top piece of the headstock styrofoam packing approximately six feet away from the column/base assembly.

2.Remove the headstock from the box and place it on the styrofoam packing piece you laid out in Step 1.

Note: To avoid damaging the machine, be careful not to hold the headstock by the switch or the top part of the belt cover when lifting.

3.Carefully lay the column/base on its side.

4.Slide the column all the way into the bottom of the headstock (approximately 4"-6").

5.Tilt the entire assembly up (see Figure 12) and carefully position the drill press on its base in the fully upright position.

If the base starts to slide when tilting, you MUST have a third person hold the base from sliding to avoid personal injury or machine damage.

Figure 12. Tilting drill press upright.

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G7947, G7948 specifications

The Grizzly G7948 and G7947 are powerful, professional-grade milling machines designed for precision metalworking. These models cater to the needs of machinists and hobbyists alike, combining innovation with robust features ideal for various milling tasks.

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