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H8371 Power Feed for Knee Mills
Using the Mounting Bracket
1.
Use the roll pins and cap screws to install the
power feed unit onto the mounting bracket
(see
Figure 6
).
Figure 7.
Example of power feed unit installed
with the mounting bracket.
Mounting Bracket
Figure 6.
Mounting bracket.
Roll Pins
Mounting Bracket
2.
Make sure the leadscrew is clean of debris
and oil, then slide the assembly onto the
leadscrew to mark the points needed to drill
and tap holes for mounting screws in the side
of the table.
Note:
Use the spacers provided where nec-
essary to ensure that the parts installed on
the leadscrew stay snug up against one
another.
3.
Remove the assembly, drill and tap the
mounting holes, re-install the power feed
assembly onto the leadscrew, then secure the
mounting bracket to the table (see
Figure 7
.
Maintenance
Clean and lubricate the power feed gearing every
three months of normal use.
To clean and lubricate the power feed gear-
ing:
1.
DISCONNECT THE MILL AND POWER
FEED FROM POWER!
2.
Remove the handle and graduated dial
assemblies.
3.
Slide the brass bevel gear from the lead-
screw, then remove the leadscrew keys.
4.
Clean the debris and built-up grime from the
leadscrew and the gearing.
5.
Brush a light coat of all-purpose grease onto
the teeth of the bevel and drive gears.
6.
Re-install the parts removed in reverse
order.
4.
Continue with
Step 6
on
Page 3
.
