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Longitudinal Power Feed System
your mill is equipped with a longitudinal power
feed and limit switch for controlled X-axis table
movement. refer to Figure 24 and the descrip-
tions below to understand the functions of these
devices.
A
B
Figure 24. longitudinal power feed system.
A. Limit Switch: stops powered table move-
ment when either limit stop presses a plunger
on the switch.
B. Limit Stop: Activates the limit switch. secure
these devices along the table to limit longitu-
dinal movement.
C. Rapid Movement Button: When pressed,
moves the table at the maximum speed in the
direction selected.
D. Direction Lever: starts, reverses, and stops
longitudinal table movement.
E. Speed Dial: Controls the speed that the table
moves—turn the dial clockwise to increase
the speed.
F.
ON/OFF Switch: the master power switch
for the power feed.
G. Power Lamp: lights when the power feed is
turned ON.
H. Ball Handle: Manually positions the table.
I.
Graduated Dial: Marked in 0.001" incre-
ments, each complete revolution is equal to
0.200" of longitudinal table travel.
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Disengage the longitudinal ball handles
before turning the power feed ON to avoid
entanglement and personal injury.
Tools Needed
Wrench or socket 12mm ................................... 1
To operate the longitudinal power feed:
1.
disengage the longitudinal ball handles to
stop them from spinning with the leadscrew.
2.
loosen the table locks (see Figure 25).
limit stop
table locks
Figure 25. table locks, limit switch, and limit
stop.
3.
position the limit stops along the table to
confine the longitudinal distance you want
the table to travel, then tighten the hex bolts
to secure them in place.
4.
Move the power feed direction lever to the
center or neutral position, then plug the
power feed power cord into one of the 110V
outlets on the back of the electrical cabinet.
Be sure there is enough running clearance
between the table, spindle, vise/clamps, or
jigs before turning the power feed ON. Be
aware that all of these objects represent
potential pinch points.
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limit switch
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