4.Set up and cut along five inches of the bar stock.
5.Using a micrometer, measure the bar stock next to the chuck and at the end. The measurement should be the same.
6.If the measurements are not the same and adjustment is required, loosen hex socket cap screws (A , Fig. 24) which holds the headstock to the bed. Do not loosen completely; some drag should remain.
7.Adjust two screw nuts (B, Fig. 24) located on the endgear side of the headstock. Loosen one and tighten the other. Make another cut. Keep adjusting screw nuts after each cut until the bar stock measurements are the same. Tighten all headstock screws.
Removing Gap Section
1.To remove gap section, locate two nuts (A, Fig. 25) in the center of the gap section.
2.Using an open end wrench, tighten the two nuts. This will cause the taper pins to release. Remove the taper pins.
3.Remove six hex socket cap screws (B, Fig. 25) with a hex key wrench.
4.Gap section can now be removed.
Installing Removable Gap Section
1.Clean the bottom and the ends of the gap section thoroughly.
2.Set gap section in place and align.
3.Remove nuts from the taper pins.
4.Slide taper pins in their respective holes and seat using a mallet. Install nuts on the taper pins finger tight.
5.Install six socket head cap screws and tighten securely.
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