GBC MS5 - Manual (Page 10)

F.300-B/MS-5 DRILL/JULY 2000
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For EMERGENCY STOP release foot from
treadle and turn main disconnect switch to “off”
position.
CAUTION: NEVER REST YOUR FOOT
ON THE TREADLE WITHOUT INTEND-
ING TO BRING UP THE TABLE.
CAUTION: NEVER PUT HANDS OR
FINGERS NEAR DRILL HEADS WHEN
OPERATION THE MACHINE. SEVERE
LACERATIONS COULD RESULT.
the vertical speed, sharpen the drills or check for proper
belt tension.
Slower vertical speeds are recommended when drill-
ing with the maximum number of heads.
Setting Up the Backgage
Scales are provided in the table for setting up the back-
gage. The scales read in inches/mm and will give you
the dimension from the back of the sheet to the
centerline of the holes. Two magnetic filler blocks are
provided if it is necessary to drill within 1" of the edge
of the sheet, fig. 8. The blocks are ½” (13 mm) thick
and when used, ½” (13 mm) must be subtracted from
the scale reading to give the set up dimension. Ex-
ample: To drill
3 /
4
" (19 mm) from the edge of the sheet,
install the filler blocks and set the backgage to 1¼” (32
mm) on the scale.
Using the Side Guide(s)
The adjustment for the location of the holes to the top
or bottom edge of the sheet is provided by a sturdy
side guide. The backgage has a series of threaded
holes to which the side guide is attached with two
threaded knobs. In addition, the side guide is slotted
to fine adjust the position of the paper. When setting
up drill head positions and side guides, always try to
keep the paper centered on the table as much as pos-
sible.
Two side guides are provided as standard equipment
so stock may be drilled to the left or right or for setting
up multiple drilling sequences for more than five holes.
Drill Blocks
Place the drill blocks in the slot in the table. They are
held tightly in place by pinching the drill block spring
and placing it in the slot in the table at the end of the
drill blocks (fig 9).
(fig. 8)
The drill blocks are removed by simply lifting them from
their groove in the table. They should set flush with
the table and may be shimmed if necessary. For best
use and longest life, turn them end for end, top and
bottom.
Emptying the Drill Chips
A large capacity chip bag attached to the rear of the
machine, can be easily taken off and emptied by slip-
ping it off the two hooks provided.
OPERATION
Pressing the foot treadle activates the hydraulic unit
bringing the table and stock up to the drills and return-
ing back again automatically. The pedal must be re-
leased and depressed again before the next drill cycle
assuring full control and allowing no repeat stroke.
Releasing the pedal at any time stops the table move-
ment and returns it to its normal down position, thus
preventing costly errors.
The vertical movement of the table is actuated by the
hydraulic unit. Depressing the foot treadle sets the
hydraulic unit into action. Keeping your foot on the
(fig. 9)
Filler Blocks Side Guide
Table
Scale
Spring
Drill Block