model g0695 (mfg. since 9/10) -29-
figure 32. drawbar inserted through the top of
the spindle.
4. align the keyway of the tool (collet with cutter,
face mill, or drill chuck with taper shank) with
the protruding set screw inside the spindle,
and push the tool firmly into the spindle taper
to seat it.
5. While holding the tool in place with one hand,
thread the drawbar into the tool until it is
snug.
Note: Make sure the drawbar is threaded into
the tool a minimum of five to 10 turns.
6. to fully seat the tool into the spindle, tighten
the drawbar with a 19mm wrench.
Note: Over-tightening the drawbar could
make removing the tool difficult, so only snug
the drawbar in place.
7. re-install the drawbar cap.

unloading Tooling

1. disConnECt miLL From poWEr!
2. While wearing gloves, keep one hand on
the tool, loosen the drawbar with the 19mm
wrench, then completely unthread it.
— if the tool does not release from the spindle
taper when the drawbar is unthreaded, turn
the drawbar back into the tool five to ten
threads, then tap the top of the drawbar
with a dead-blow hammer or block of wood
until the tool releases.
Loading/unloading Too lin g
your mill is equipped with a 7⁄16"-20 x 12" drawbar
(see figure 31).
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench 19mm ...................................................1

Loading Tooling

1. disConnECt miLL From poWEr!
2. Clean any debris or oily substances from
the mating surfaces of the spindle and tool
tapers.
3. remove the drawbar cap and place the
drawbar through the top of the spindle if it is
not already installed (see figure 32).
Cutting tools are sharp and can quick-
ly injure your hands. Always protect your
hands when handling cutting tools.
figure 31. drawbar.

Chip Characteristics

if chips produced by your operation are blue and
burnt and overheated, but the cutting s peed is
correct, reduce the feed rate until the chips are
silver.
if the chips are powdery, increase the feed rate so
the chips are more coarse but not overheated.
drawbar
drawbar
Cap