LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 5100, User Manual

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To use the digital readouts:
The readouts are easy to use. There are two buttons: ON/OFF and mm/inch.
Button Function
ON/OFF Press to turn on the display.
While the display is on, press to set the display to zero at the
current position.
Press and hold to turn off the display. Doing so extends battery
life. (The display shuts off automatically after about 30 minutes of
nonuse.)
mm/inch Switches the display between millimeters and inches.
Chris’ Tip: These digital readouts do not account for backlash in the feed
screw. Always take your readings when you are turning the screw in the same
direction. This is not a problem on a lathe, because a single cut will only be
made in one direction
— in for turning, and out for boring.
To replace the battery:
Each DRO uses a single CR2032 lithium battery (LittleMachineShop.com part
number 4292).
1.
On the bottom of the display unit, squeeze together the two tabs and then
pull out the battery drawer.
2. Replace the battery and then slide the drawer in until it snaps shut.
Compound Rest Rotation
The compound rest rotates on the cross slide and you can position it at any
angle.
Position the compound rest so it moves parallel to the ways to make precise
facing cuts.
Position the compound rest at 29.5 degrees for cutting standard threads.