Craftsman 21914 Operation Manual - Page 17

MOUNTINGTHE DRILLPRESS See Figure 14. If the drill press is to be used in a permanent location, secure it to a workbench or other stable surface. If the drill press is to be used as a portable tool, fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other stable surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping while drill press is in use. Any good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. thickness is recommended. [] Mark holes on surface where drill press is to be mounted using holes in drill press base as a template for hole pattern. [] Drill holes through mounting surface. [] Place drill press on mounting surface, aligning holes in the base with holes drilled in the mounting surface. [] Insert bolts and flat washers then tighten securely with flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough to go through holes in drill press base and material the drill press is being mounted to. If machine bolts are used, make sure bolts are long enough to go through holes in drill press, the material being mounted to, and the lock washers and hex nuts. NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Install the lock washers and hex nuts from the underside of the workbench. Once the drill press is securely mounted on a sturdy surface, perform the following: [] Check for vibration when the motor is switched ON. [] Adjust and retighten the mounting hardware as necessary. [] Check the table assembly to assure smooth movement up and down the column. [] Check to assure that the spindle shaft moves smoothly. INSTALLING THE ADJUSTABLE See Figure 15. FENCE The adjustable fence provides a stop for holding workpiece firmly in place. To install: [] Loosen and remove the fence screws, washers, and wing nuts from the adjustable fence. [] Align the slots in the fence over the slots in the table. [] Secure the fence to the table using the screws, washers, and wing nuts. NOTE: Loosen the wing nut on the fence bracket and slide the bracket left or right as needed to properly brace the workpiece. FENCE FLAT WASHER ADJUSTABLE FENCE FENCE BRACKET WING NUT 17 FLAT OCKWASHER HEX NUT Fig. 14 WiNG NUT Fig. 15