Grizzly G7944 Owner's Manual page 24

11. Thread small lock lever into front part of table
support assembly approximately three turns,
for now. The assembly should match what is
shown in Figure 17.
Note: For Model G7943, perform Steps
12–13, then proceed to Step 17 to complete
assembly. For Model G7944, proceed to
Step 14 to complete assembly.
Large
Lock
Lever
Small Lock Lever
Figure 17. Handles and lock levers installed.
The headstock is very
heavy. You MUST have
assistance when moving,
lifting or mounting the
headstock on the column
and base assembly.
12. (Model G7943): Loosen (2) set screws on
right side of headstock enough so they are
flush with inside pocket of headstock.
NOTICE
Do NOT force the headstock onto the
column! If you do, you could damage the
headstock and the column.
13. With an assistant, lift the headstock assembly
above the column, and gently slide it down
the column as far as it will go.
14. (Model G7944): Set top piece of headstock
Styrofoam packing approximately 6 feet away
from column/base assembly.
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15. Remove headstock from box and place it on
Styrofoam packing you laid out in Step 14.
Note: To avoid damaging machine, be care-
ful not to hold the headstock by the switch or
the top part of the belt cover when lifting.
16. Carefully lay column/base on its side.
17. Slide column all the way into bottom of head-
stock (approximately 4"-6").
Crank
Handle
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.
Handle
18. Tilt entire assembly up (see Figure 18) and
carefully position drill press on its base in the
fully upright position.
Figure 18. Tilting G7944 drill press upright.
Model G7943/G7944 (Mfd. Since 09/17)