Axminster AP340PD User Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
Having unpacked your machine and its accessories, please
check the contents against the equipment list "What's Included" ,
if there are any discrepancies, please contact Axminster Tool
Centre using the procedures laid down on our website.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF THE PACKAGING
RESPONSIBLY; MUCH OF THE MATERIAL
IS RECYCLABLE
The machine and its accessories will arrive coated with heavy
corrosion preventative grease and greased wax paper or plastic
wrapping. These will need to be cleaned from the machine, its
components and accessories prior to it being set up and
commissioned. Use water soluble de greaser to remove the
barrier grease. Be warned, it will stain if you splash it on
clothing etc. After cleaning, lightly coat the exposed metal
surfaces of the machine with a thin layer of light machine oil.
N.B If you used water soluble de greaser make sure you apply
this thin film sooner rather than later.
WARNING! WEAR OVERALLS, RUBBER
GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION!
Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new
machine; as well as the installation procedure, there are
daily and periodic maintenance recommendations to help
you keep your machine on top line and prolong its life.
Keep this instruction manual readily accessible for any
others who may also be required to use the machine.
WARNING! THE DRILL HEAD IS A HEAVY
AND SUBSTANTIAL PIECE OF MACHINERY,
YOU ARE ADVISED TO HAVE HELP TO LIFT
IT CLEAR OF THE BOX AND FIT IT TO THE
COLUMN.
1. Place the base (5) on the bench or floor and place the
mounting flange of the column (1) onto the seating flange of
the base (5), align the holes. Use the four Hex bolts (16) and
secure the column to the base, see fig 01. Loosen the grub
screw holding the chamfered retaining collar on the column
with the supplied Hex key, place it and the rise and fall rack
assembly aside, see fig 02.
Fig 01
2. Locate the drill table mounting bracket arm (2), apply some
greese to the worm and pinion gears then twist the worm drive
shaft with your fingers so that the whole shaft protrudes from
the casting and the worm gear itself is clear of the square recess
in the main body of the casting, see fig 03-04-05.
1
5
8
Retaining collar
Hex key
Worm gear
2
Fig 02
Fig 03-04-05
Pinion gear