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Loading/unloading
Tooling
your mill is equipped with a
that includes one spacer for tool attachment flex-
ibility (see Figure 40).
Figure 40. drawbar and spacer.
Tools Needed
Wrench or socket 19mm ................................... 1
Loading Tooling
1.
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2.
Clean any debris or oily substances from the
tapered mating surfaces of the spindle and
tool.
3.
tighten the quill lock to keep the spindle from
rotating.
4.
Align the keyway of the tool with the pro-
truding set screw inside the spindle, then
push the tool firmly into the spindle taper to
seat it.
The edges of cutting tools
are very sharp and can
quickly cut fingers and
hands. Always wear heavy
leather gloves when han-
dling tooling to avoid inju-
ry.
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7
⁄
"-20 x 18
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" drawbar
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5.
holding the tool in place, insert the drawbar
into the top of the head, as shown in Figure
41, then thread it into the tool.
Figure 41. drawbar inserted into the head.
6.
tighten the drawbar into the tool only until it
is snug.
Note: Over-tightening the drawbar could
make removing the tool difficult.
unloading Tooling
1.
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2.
tighten the quill lock to keep the spindle from
rotating.
3.
Keep one hand on the tool, then completely
unthread the drawbar.
Note: If the tool does not immediately release
from the spindle when the drawbar is first
loosened, you may need to tap the top of the
drawbar with a dead-blow hammer or rubber
mallet.
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