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The wheels along one side of the carriage have stainless
steel shim washers
(C)
underneath. These wheels are adjust
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able. Readjust these wheels (if necessary) by rotating the hex
bolt
(D)
with a 1/2" wrench.
Grasp the sides of the carriage. The wheels are too loose if
it is possible to move the carriage from side to side or up and
down. Use a finger to keep one of the adjustable wheels from
rotating as the carriage is manually pushed along the track.
The wheels are adjusted too tight if firm finger pressure is not
enough to prevent wheel rotation. Repeat the process for the
other adjustable wheel.
Always check for proper carriage wheel adjust
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ment before using the machine. Turn the wheel
engagement knob
(A)
on the side of the carriage
until the wheels are fully moved towards the
center of the carriage (engaged). Then rotate the
drive clutch knob
(B)
fully counter clockwise to
disengage the drive pinion. Slide the carriage
onto the end of a track. The wheels should slide
into the track V-grooves and the carriage will
move smoothly along the track if the wheels are
property aligned.
POSITIONING THE MACHINE ON THE TRACK
Position the rail using magnet plates or vacuum cups. Wipe the track grooves free of
weld splatter and other debris. This will prevent binding and premature rail and wheel wear.
Lubricate the rack using a dry spray, if desired, for extended track life.
Turn the wheel engagement knob
(A)
on the side of the carriage fully counter clockwise to
disengage the wheels. Then rotate the Master Drive clutch knob
(B)
fully counter clockwise to
disengage the drive pinion. The carriage can now be placed anywhere on the track. Turn the
wheel engagement knob
(A)
clockwise to engage the wheels firmly in the V-grooves. Verify
all four wheels are in the grooves. Manually move the carriage along the track to verify the
motion is smooth and the wheel alignment is correct. Rotate the Master Drive clutch knob
(B)
fully clockwise while gently rocking the machine forward and backward to fully engage
the drive pinion. The rocking motion is necessary to help insure proper gear mesh.
SETUP
C
D
B
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