INSTALLATION
If delivery of your machine is made with the milling head in an upside-down position, follow the
instructions below to prepare your machine for operation.
HANDLES
For shipping purposes, the hand cranks are inverted to face the machine. To reverse them,
engage the lock mechanism to the saddle and table. Using a (1-inch) wrench, remove the retaining
lead screw nut and install the hand cranks properly.
POSITIONING HEAD UPRIGHT
Loosen four locknuts “C”, Figure 1.3, and pull stop pin “A”, Figure 1.2, out to detent and rotate
head attachment using the swivel bolt “B”, Figure 1.3, in either direction until it has been moved within
approximately 20% of vertical. It is recommended supporting the head by hand to relieve the weight
on the swivel bolt, as a safety precaution, push the stop pin back in. Continue to raise the head
attachment to vertical position. Align the indicator on the head attachment with the ZERO line on the
ram adapter scale. Tighten all nuts first to 25 lb-ft torque in a diagonal sequence, then to 50 ft/lbs.
- NOTE -
Care should be taken to avoid excessive pressure since this will cause distortion in
the quill.
1. Lower knee approximately 6” (150mm).
2. Withdraw the safety pin on the left-hand side of ram adapter.
3. Loosen the four unit head mounting bolts.
4. Support unit head manually and use a spanner on swivel bolt to wind into upright position.
5. Press the safety pin back into the ram adapter after passing the 25°mark.
6. Tighten the four unit head mounting bolts first to 25 lb-ft in a diagonal sequence then to 50
lb-ft.
1-2 M-450
Figure 1.2 - Positioning Head
Left View
Swiveling Head
To Swivel the Head More Than 25°, the
Safety Pin “A” Must be Pulled Outwards
A
TP5278A
Figure 1.3 - Positioning Head
Front View
B
Table
Aligning
Faces
C
TP5278B
