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Collet

Collet Retainer

Tap

Jaws

 

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Select the correct size Collet 

for the Tap that will be used 

and install it into the bottom 

of the Tap-Matic.

Collet 10807 - Taps #10 thru 1/2”

Collet 10808 - Taps 1/2” thru 3/4”

Thread the Collet Retainer 

onto the Tap-Matic holding the 

Collet in place. Do not tighten 

the Collet 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

NOTE:

 Installation of the Tapping Attachment is the same on either system covered by the first page. 

 

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Install the Stop Arm to the Tap-Matic Assembly

with the 3 Button Head Screws supplied with the 

Tap-Matic. Thread the Adapter (40226) into the top of 

the Tap-Matic Assembly and install the 5/16-18 X 3/8 

Set Screw (40256) into the side of the Adapter. 

Install the 1/4-20 X 2-1/2 Set Screw (02432) and 

1/4-20 Lock Nut (10859)  into the Stop Block as shown. 

Mount the Stop Block Assembly to the Magnet with 

the supplied 3/8-24 Hex Bolts and tighten with a 9/16 

Wrench.  

Slide the Adapter and 

Tap-Matic Assembly up onto 

the Motor Spindle at the base 

of the Motor making sure the 

Spindle sits down in the notch 

of the Adapter. While holding 

the Assembly up, tighten the 

5/16-18 X 3/8 Set Screw at 

the top of the Adapter.

 

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