Gibs |
| Return Spring |
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Gibs are
Tools Needed | Qty |
Standard #2 Screwdriver | 1 |
To adjust the table gibs: |
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1.DISCONNECT MILL/DRILL FROM POWER!
2.Loosen the table travel locks.
3.Loosen or tighten the cross gib screws (Figure 58) in an alternating manner to adjust the cross travel gib.
The table should slide smoothly in the cross direction with no play or looseness. Do not overtighten the gibs or premature slide and gib wear will occur.
2nd Longitudinal |
| 2nd Cross Gib |
Gib Screw Location |
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The tail end of the spring is located on the perimeter of the spring housing. This part may be sharp! Use leather gloves or a heavy shop towel to cover the tail while loading or unloading return spring pres- sure. Failure to use such precautions may result in personal injury. Do not completely remove the cover! If you remove the spring cover, the spring will uncoil rapidly and create a risk of laceration or impact injury. Wear gloves and safety glasses during this procedure.
The spring tension for automatic quill recoil has been
To adjust the spring tension:
1.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.PUT ON SAFETY GLASSES!
3.Loosen the black thumb knob shown in Figure 59 two or three turns. DO NOT com- pletely remove the thumb knob.
Cross Gib Screw |
| Longitudinal Gib |
(1 of 2 shown) |
| Screw (1 of 2 shown) |
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