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G9969 Radial Drill Press
Figure 4. Minimum working clearances.
Floor Load
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight
and footprint specifications of your machine.
Some floors may require additional reinforcement
to support the machine, workpiece, and opera
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tor.
Working Clearances
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
material to be processed through each machine,
and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a location for
your new machine. See Figure
4 for the minimum
working clearances.
Unsupervised children and
visitors inside your shop
could cause serious per
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sonal injury to themselves.
Lock all entrances to the
shop when you are away and
DO NOT allow unsupervised
children or visitors in your
shop at any time!
Site Considerations
Mounting
Because the assembled G9969 drill press
is extremely heavy and difficult to move, we
recommend mounting the base to the floor before
the drill press is assembled. Take note of the
drill press working clearances on this page when
determining a location for your drill press.
Because floor materials may vary, floor mount
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ing hardware is not included. Generally, you can
either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it
on machine mounts. Both options are described
below, and the recommended hardware for each
option is shown on Page 15. Whichever option
you choose, it is necessary to level your machine
with a precision level.
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Lag shield anchors with lag bolts and anchor
studs are two popular methods for anchoring
an object to a concrete floor. We suggest you
research the many options and methods for
mounting your machine and choose the best that
fits your specific application.
NOTICE
Anchor studs are stronger and more per-
manent alternatives to lag shield anchors;
however, they will stick out of the floor,
which may cause a tripping hazard if you
decide to move your machine.
Using Machine Mounts
Using machine mounts gives the advantage of
fast leveling and vibration reduction. The large
size of the foot pads distributes the weight of the
machine to reduce strain on the floor.
73-3/16"
65-1/2"