5.SPINDLE RPM Control Knob: Turns the spindle ON and controls the spindle RPM in both speed ranges.
6.FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE Switch. Changes spindle rotational direction.
7.MAIN POWER Switch: This switch delivers power to the system.
Power Shutdown
It is important to shut the power OFF when the mill/drill is not in use. Leaving the power ON keeps the circuit board cooling fan running. This will cause unnecessary wear on the fan and elec- trical system.
To completely shut the system power OFF:
1.Turn the SPINDLE RPM Control Knob OFF.
2.Turn the MAIN POWER Switch OFF.
3.Press the EMERGENCY STOP Button. At this point the green power light and the amber fan power light should not be lit.
Spindle & Headstock
Controls
The Model G0463 spindle height is controlled like a drill press (see Figure 11).
To use the rapid downfeed:
1.Make sure the quill lock is released and the headstock is locked in position.
2.Turn the quill feed levers to lower and raise the spindle.
Note: For maximum rigidity and accuracy when milling, keep the spindle retracted and locked inside the head as far as possible.
Headstock Lock |
Quill Lock |
Quill Feed Levers |
Figure 11. Spindle controls.
The headstock moves on the column in the verti- cal (Z) axis and is controlled by a handwheel.
To move the headstock:
1.Unlock the headstock lock.
2.Turn the vertical (Z) axis handwheel shown in Figure 12 to raise and lower the headstock.
Note: For maximum rigidity and accuracy when milling, make sure you keep the head- stock locked in position.
Z
Figure 12. Z axis control.
G0463 Small Mill/Drill |