Climax FF7200, Operating Manual

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Because the arm is moved radially from
center, the half-rule shows inches and
centimeters in half-increments and is
measured from the safety stop pin as shown
in Figure 9.
After repositioning the arm, adjust the
counterweight to match the reading on the
half-rule at the safety stop pin of the
machine.
The counterweight fasteners are marked
with ranges (Figure 11) that match the
approximate setting on the machining arm.
Positioning the counterweight
IMPORTANT
The counterweight must be installed when the machine is used in a
vertical machining application. CLIMAX recommends that you always
use the counterweight as it improves the performance of the machine
and produces a flatter surface.
The counterweight arm can be positioned at various
distances from center to balance the machine. It was
designed to approximate the weight of the machining
arm and the counterweight is approximately the same
weight as the tool head.
This allows the counterweight to be set the same
distance from the center of the machine as machining
arm and be sufficiently balanced.
WARNING
Tighten the counterweight arm mounting bolts to 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm) to
prevent unexpected movement that could cause serious injury or death.
Be sure all mounting hardware is secure. A loose counterweight can fall
off during operation, seriously injuring the operator or bystanders.
Figure 10. Stop pin
Figure 11. Counterweight fasteners