Machine set-up – Wilton 1230 User Manual
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1. Lift the drill press from its shipping skid according
to the diagram, below.
2. Secure the drill press to the floor
The drill press MUST be anchored to the floor
according to the layout diagram below.
Failure to anchor the machine properly, according to
these diagrams, could result in the machine tipping
over and consequent damage to the machine and
possible injury or DEATH to the machine operator
and bystanders.
3. Connect the electrical service branch to the
machine according to the instructions which follow
under
Electrical. This work should be done only by a
qualified and licensed electrician who is familiar with
machine service and national and local codes.
Machine set-up
4. Wipe the surfaces of the machine which might be
coated with protective coating using mineral spirits or
other nonflammable solvent.
5. Look in the sight glasses on the machine to be
certain they are filled to their level lines. If low, add
fluid as necessary according to instructions in
Lubrication.
6. Perform a lubrication check at all points recom-
mended in the table in
Periodic Maintenance.
7. Use instructions in the
Operating Instructions
section of this manual to check all operating functions
of the drill press. If coolant is being used in this
machine, put coolant in the sump and test coolant
delivery, as well.
8. When all of the above operations are complete the
machine is ready for service.
Figure 5: Machine lifting, transport and anchoring diagrams -- all dimensions
in mm, except anchor bolts (inches, as noted)