Collet
Collet Retainer
Tap
Jaws
Select the correct size Collet
for the Tap that will be used
and install it into the bottom
of the Tap-Matic.
Collet 02495 - Taps #6 thru 1/4”
Collet 02496 - Taps 1/4” thru 1/2”
Thread the Collet Retainer onto
the Tap-Matic holding the Collet
in place. Do not tighten the Col-
let Retainer until the next step.
Install the appropriate Tap up
thru the Collet Retainer until the
flat sides of the Tap are in the
Jaws of the Tap-Matic. Tighten
the Jaws so the Tap is held.
Then tighten the Collet Retainer
with the supplied wrenches.
Adjust the long Stop Screw
to the appropriate depth and
lock in place with the lock
nut.
CAUTION
When the Tap is working down into the material the Stop Arm will rotate
and make contact with the Drill Housing on the opposite side that is
shown. When the Tap direction changes and the Tap is working out of
the material it will rotate again to the opposite side. Keeps hands clear of
the Stop Arm while operating.
Stop Arm
Stop Screw
Approx. 6.75”
3.25” in the UP position
with 2.38” of stroke down.
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Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 2005 • Flint, MI 48501-2005
3001 Hougen Drive • Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Phone (810) 635-7111 • Fax (810) 635-8277
www.hougen.com • [email protected]
© 2014 Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.
FORM 08178
Operating the Tapping Attachment
FOR HMD905 ALWAYS TAP IN LOW GEAR 250RPM
1. Produce the correct size hole for the Tap you
are using.
2. Install the Tap-Matic unit using the
instructions above.
3. Position the machine so the Tap is centered and
just above the hole.
4. Apply Slick-Stik Lubricant or an alternative oil
appropriate for tapping.
5. Lock the magnet in position and verify the Tap is
still centered over the hole.
6. Start the motor using the operating instruction in
the Operators manual.
7. Rotate the feed handles down until the Tap pulls
thru the material. Feed handles are not used to
drive the tap down.
8. When the Tap-matic Assembly makes contact with
the Stop Screw the gears will disengage and the
Tap will stop turning.
9. While rotating Feed Handles to bring the Tap-Matic
UP, the Tap will engage and turn counter-clock-
wise.
10. Rotate the Feed Handles until the Tap is clear
of the work piece and push the Motor OFF button.