The die head is adjusted to the prescribed size at the time of shipment.
However you may need to adjust the die head due to wear. When you adjust the
die head, please refer to the following procedures.
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When you cannot insert the nipple smoothly
⇒
Turn the adjust nut clockwise to tighten
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When the die head does not bite the spoke
⇒
Turn the adjust nut counterclockwise to
loosen
*
Please adjust gradually. Turn about 30 degrees at a time inspecting fit
condition.
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Die head adjustment
Prepare a discarded spoke applicable to the die head to be adjusted,
a vise, a 27 mm wrench and a 2.5 mm hex wrench.
Using the 2.5 mm hex wrench, turn the set screw
counterclockwise to remove the die head.
Clamp the die head with the bench vise.
Lubricate between the thread part of the die head and the adjust nut with
enough osmosis lubricant or lubricating oil.
Turn the adjust nut with 27 mm wrench to
adjust the die head
・
Do not adjust the die head while attaching it to
the
body.
・
Avoid clamping the die head by its plane which
has the set screw.
Caution
If using without lubrication, it may break the die head due to friction.
Caution
While depressing
Turn
Tighten
Tighten
Loosen
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen
NG
Set screw
