Grizzly g0669X Loading/Unloading Tooling, Loading Tooling, Drawbar and spacer, Tools Needed

Loading/Unloading

Tooling

Your mill is equipped with a 7⁄16"-20 x 231⁄2" drawbar that includes one spacer for tool attach- ment flexibility (see Figure 42).

Spacer

Figure 42. Drawbar and spacer.
Tools Needed	Qty
Wrench 19mm	1

Loading Tooling

1.DISCONNECT THE MILL FROM POWER!

2.Clean any debris or oily substances from the mating surfaces of the spindle and tool tapers.

3.Tighten the quill lock to keep the spindle from rotating.

4.Align the tool keyway with the protruding set screw inside the spindle, then push the tool firmly into the spindle taper to seat it.

Cutting tools are sharp and can quick- ly injure your hands. Always protect your hands when handling cutting tools.

5.Holding the tool in place, insert the drawbar into the top of the head, as shown in Figure 43, then thread it into the tool.

Figure 43. Drawbar inserted into the head.

6.Only tighten the drawbar into the tool until it is snug.

Note: Over-tightening the drawbar could make removing the tool difficult.

Unloading Tooling

1.DISCONNECT THE MILL FROM POWER!

2.Tighten the quill lock to keep the spindle from rotating.

3.Keep one hand on the tool, then completely unthread the drawbar.

Note: If the tool does not immediately release from the spindle when the drawbar is first loosened, you may need to tap the top of the drawbar with a dead-blow hammer or rubber mallet.

-34- G0669X Precision 10" x 54" VS Milling Machine