Grizzly G0646, G0647 To install punch tooling, Punch, adapter, retaining ring, Die installed

4.Loosen the die set screws on both sides of the punch bolster, then lift the die from below and remove it (see Figure 20).

Bolster

Punching Die

Set Screw

(1 of 2 shown)

Figure 20. Punching die removed.

5.Use the spanner wrench to loosen and remove the punch retaining ring, then sepa- rate the punch adapter and die from the ring (see Figure 21).

To install punch tooling:

1.Set the controls to Notch and Inch, use the foot actuator to raise the punch to the upper- most position, then stop the motor.

2.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

3.Move the stripper and safety guard assembly out of the way.

4.Thoroughly clean the punch, die, pressure plate, and bolster, then re-lubricate them to prevent rust.

5.Place the adapter into the retaining ring, then the punch into the adapter (see Figure 21).

6.Center the assembly up against the punch pressure plate, then hand-tighten the retain- ing ring to secure it in place (see Figure 22).

Punch

Assembly

Retaining Ring

Adapter

Punch

Die	Pressure
	Plate

Figure 22. Punch, adapter, retaining ring, and

die installed.

Figure 21. Punch assembly removed and

separated.

6.Thoroughly clean any metal debris or grime off the punch, die, pressure plate, and bol- ster.

Note: If you are storing the punch and die, protect them with a light coat of an anti-rust product like G96® Gun Treatment, SLIPIT®, or Boeshield® T-9 (see Section 5: Accessories on Page 35 for more details).

NOTICE

To reduce the risk of tooling breakage, the recommended side clearance between the punch and die is approximately 10% of the material thickness.

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