Headstock Tilting

The head tilts from 45º right to 45º left (see Figure 22). However, the headstock can be tilted past 45ºR or 45º. If this is done, you will not be able to use the angle scale, and the headstock lock bolts may bind.

NOTICE

This mill is designed to operate with a right- left headstock tilt of 45º. To prevent head- stock binding and insufficient support, do not tilt the headstock to a full 90º. Binding occurs when one of the hex bolts on the side of the headstock (Figures 23–24) binds in the T-slot.

Tilt

Figure 22. Head tilted 45° to the left.

Tools Needed

Qty

Wrench 19mm

1

To tilt the head:

 

1.DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the two locking hex nuts on both sides of the turret (see Figures 23–24).

Hold the motor housing when tilting. Do not hold the drawbar cap. If you do, the cap can come off and the headstock can swing down uncontrollably, causing severe per- sonal injury or machine damage.

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Locking

Hex Nut

Head Rotation

Scale

Figure 23. Right side head tilt.

Locking

Hex Nut

Figure 24. Left side head tilt.

3.While holding the motor, tilt the head up to 45º right or 45º left and use the tilt scale to determine the angle of tilt.

—­ If the headstock binds after you tilt it, follow Steps 5-9to return the headstock to its vertical position.

4.Re-tighten the two locking hex nuts to secure the headstock.

Model G0695 (Mfg. Since 9/10)

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Grizzly G0695 owner manual Headstock Tilting, Tools Needed Qty, To tilt the head