Woodstock SHOP FOX M1001 - Manual (Page 27)

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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill
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To load a tool in the spindle, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE MILL!
2. Turn the mill OFF, allow it to come to a complete
stop and unplug the mill.
3. Clean any debris from the spindle opening.
4. Insert the tool holder or a collet into the spindle.
5. Rotate the holder until the groove lines up with the
key and the holder slides into the spindle.
6. Use a wrench to tighten the drawbar (see Figure 26)
until the tool is secure in the spindle.
Note: Do not overtighten the drawbar.
Overtightening makes collet removal difficult and
causes unnecessary wear to the draw bar threads,
collet, and the spindle taper.
7. Close the pulley cover and clear all items away from
the cutting tool before turning the mill ON.
Installing Tools
To remove cutting tools, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE MILL!
2. Make sure the spindle is turned OFF and the quill is
at the upmost position.
3. Use a brush to remove any debris or chips from the
tool and the tool holder/arbor.
4. Use a wrench to loosen the drawbar from the tool.
5. Once the tool is loosened, support the cutter with
a gloved hand, and strike the drawbar with a dead
blow hammer or rubber mallet to release the tool
holder from the spindle.
Note: DO NOT strike the drawbar if it is completely
unscrewed from the tool. This can damage the
threads on the drawbar and the tool.
6. Finish unscrewing the drawbar by hand.
7. Clean any debris from the spindle opening area.
Removing Cutting Tools
Figure 26. Drawbar location.
Drawbar
When not in use, always remove
collets and cutting tools from spindle
taper. Failure to do so may cause the
collet to seize and be very hard to
remove later.
NOTICE
DO NOT overtighten the drawbar.
Overtightening makes collet removal
difficult and causes damage to the
drawbar threads, collets, and spindle
taper.
NOTICE