Powerfix Profi Tap & Die Set, Operation And Safety Notes, Page: 5 / 18

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Use / Cleaning and care / Disposal
j Turn the tap wrench 4 slowly clockwise
using even pressure.
j If necessary turn it backwards slightly to
break up the accumulated metal shavings.
ø Thread ø Tap hole (mm)
M3 2.5
M4 3.3
M5 4.2
M6 5.0
M7 5.8
M8 6.8
M10 8.5
M12 10.2
1/8“ 8.8
Q
Cutting external threads
(Figure B)
note:
Use cutting oil to reduce the friction
between the workpiece and the die 1 .
j Determine the required thread.
j Select the thread to match the bolt diameter.
This should be slightly smaller than the nomi-
nal diameter of the thread (see table below).
j Slightly chamfer the leading edge of the
bolt. This will ease the work of cutting the
first threads.
j Mount the selected die 1 in the die stock 2 .
j Place the die 1 on the bolt to be cut. En-
sure that the arms of the die stock 2 are at
right angles to the bolt to be cut.
j Turn the die stock 2 slowly clockwise using
even pressure.
j If necessary turn it backwards slightly to
break up the accumulated metal shavings.
ø Thread ø Die (mm)
M3 2.9
M4 3.9
M5 4.9
M6 5.9
M7 6.9
M8 7.9
M10 9.8
M12 11.8
1/8“ 9.62
Q
Cleaning and care
j Remove metal shavings using a soft brush or
safety gloves.
j Rub the dies 1 and taps 3 with an oily
rag if they are to remain unused for a long
period of time.
Q
Disposal
The packaging is made entirely of
recyclable materials, which you may
dispose of at local recycling facilities.
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for
more details of how to dispose of your worn-out
product.