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Moving Ram
The vertical spindle can be moved closer or far-
ther away from the column by repositioning the
ram.
To reposition the ram:
1.
DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the lock lever on the right side of the
upper column (see Figure 19).
Figure 19. Ram lock lever.
3.
Carefully re-position the ram so that the
spindle is in the correct position over the
table and workpiece, then re-tighten the lock
lever.
Keep Column Dovetails
Fully Engaged with Ram
Dovetails
The headstock can fall off the column if
moved too far forward or backward. To
reduce this risk, always keep the column
dovetails fully engaged with the ram dove-
tails.
Model G0727 (Mfg. Since 7/11)
Ram
Lock Lever
Ram
Column
Vertical/Horizontal
Conversion
The Model G0727 can be setup for vertical or
horizontal milling by changing the mounting posi-
tion of the motor-spindle assembly.
Tool Needed
Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
To convert the machine for vertical/horizontal
milling:
1.
DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the cap screw on the spindle lock col-
lar (see Figure 20).
Note: The vertical and horizontal spindle lock
collars operate in the same manner.
Spindle
Figure 20. Horizontal spindle lock collar.
Qty
Lock
Collar
Cap
Screw
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