Clarke CMD300, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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1. Remove all polystyrene packaging material, then, with assistance lift the machine on
to a workbench. DO NOT attempt to do this single handedly.
2. Unbolt the machine from the board - 4 nuts with countersunk screws and washers,
and, with assistance, carefully slide or lift into position on your workbench.
3. Before drilling the bench in order to secure the machine, ensure :
• the head can be raised to its full height - 755mm from the table surface,
• the head can be pivoted in either direction through 45º without fouling,
• adequate clearance is available for the longitudinal travel of the cross slide.
4. Once satisfied, drill four holes corresponding with those in the machine base, and bolt
the machine securely to the workbench using M10 nuts bolts and washers, (not
supplied).
4a. Alternatively, the Mill/Drill may be mounted centrally on a board of at least 20mm (3/4”)
thickness, and of minimum size, 455x455mm (18”x18”).
This allows the Mill/Drill to be moved to somewhere more convenient when not in use,
in a small workshop. The board may then be clamped securely (with ‘G’ clamps) to
a workbench when required for use.
5. Screw the three handles into the head raise/lower hub.
6. Screw a handle to each of the table cross feed and longitudinal feed handles, and
secure with the locknuts provided.
7. If using the Drill chuck, attach the clear plastic chuck guard to its mount, using the
single screw provided.
8. Any preservative must be cleaned off thoroughly using a solvent, then dried and a
thin film of machine oil applied to all untreated surfaces. Take great care when using
the solvent, do not to allow it to get into the motor or electrical components -
switches etc.
9. Lightly lubricate all moving parts, handwheel threads etc., with machine oil.
10. Check to ensure the post is secure by attempting to tighten the post securing nut at
the rear of the machine using the 36mm spanner provided.
Your Mill /Drill is now ready for use.