Climax BB8100, Operating Manual Original Instructions

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Page 26 BB8100 Operating Manual
Setting the Axial Feed Rate
The feed potentiometer controls the axial feed rate. Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases
the feed rate; turning the knob clockwise increases the feed rate.
Axial feed rate is adjustable and variable from 0.010
–
0.500" (0.25
–
13 mm) per minute.
Setting the feed direction
Setting feed direction while the bar is rotating
The axial feed unit has three positions: NEUTRAL, FORWARD, and REVERSE.
1. To set the feed to FORWARD (tool feeds AWAY FROM the axial feed unit),
push and hold the shifter knob in toward the axial feed unit until you feel the
feed engage.
2. To set the feed to REVERSE, (tool feeds TOWARD the axial feed unit), pull
and hold the shifter knob out away from the axial feed unit until you feel the
feed engage.
3. To set the feed to NEUTRAL, position the shifter knob half way between
FORWARD and REVERSE.
NOTE
The higher the feed rate, the faster the axial feed unit will
engage.
Setting feed direction when the bar is stopped
1. Insert a 1/2" hex wrench into the hex hole in the dial.
2. While pushing or pulling the shifter handle, slightly turn the wrench 1/6 of a
turn or less.
3. When the feed is fully engaged, the hex wrench will turn only in the direction
the feed is set. If the feed is in NEUTRAL, the wrench will turn in either
direction.
WARNING
To avoid damage, check that the feed is fully engaged
before running the machine.
Disengaging the feed
1. Set the feed to zero or remove the axial feed stop rod to limit the tool feed.
2. If the bar is rotating, see
”
Setting feed direction while the bar is rotating
”
on
page 26 for instructions to set the feed to NEUTRAL.
If the bar is not moving,
see “
Setting feed direction when the bar is stopped
”
on page 26 for instructions to set the feed to NEUTRAL.