Ranger Products RL-8500, Installation And Operation Manual

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STEP 14
(Machining the Drum)
NOTE:
Complete Steps 6-8 successfully before
proceeding or damage to the Drum or
lathe may occur.
NOTE;
Verify the Cross feed Micrometer is still Zeroed out
by rotating the Cross Feed Hand Wheel Counter
clockwise until the tip just touches the drum
surface. Adjust the Micrometer as needed and lock
the micrometer at the Zero mark.
1. Back off the tip by turning the Cross Feed Hand
Wheel clockwise.
2. Loosen the Spindle Locking Knob.
3. Loosen the Spindle Hand Wheel Locking Knob.
4. Rotate the Spindle Feed Hand Wheel clockwise until
the cutter just clears the inside edge of the drum.
5. Tighten the Spindle Handle Wheel Locking Knob.
6. Loosen the Spindle Feed Lock.
7. Make sure the Cutter and the Tool Bar are clear of
the drum and the backing plate.
8. Check all clearances closely to make sure that nothing
will “crash” when the power is turned on and the drum starts
rotating.
NOTE:
It may help to manually turn the Drum
by hand to check all clearances.
ENSURE THAT THE CUTTING TIP IS CLEAR OF
THE DRUM PRIOR TO TURNING ON THE SPINDLE
MOTOR.
MAKE SURE THE DRUM / ROTOR CROSS FEED
SWITCH IS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION.
KEEP HANDS clear of moving parts at all times. Keep
hair, loose clothing, neckties, shop rags, jewelry, fingers,
and all parts of body away from moving parts.
Always wear safety glasses or a face shield.
Cutting an exposed surface such as a brake drum, rotor
or flywheel will produce flying chips and debris.
9. Turn on the Main Power Switch.
10. Adjust Cross Feed Hand Wheel counter -clockwise
to remove approximately 5 - 6 thousandth of and inch of
material. Remember to measure from the zero mark on
the micrometer.
11. Lock the Cross Feed Hand Wheel.
12. Lock the Cross Feed.
13. Move the Feed Selector switch to the Drum position.