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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill
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Setting the RPM on the Model M1001 involves placing the
V-belts on the pulleys as shown in the spindle speed chart
below.
To set the spindle speed, do these steps:
1.
Examine the
Spindle Speed Chart
in
Figure
24
to
find the closest match to your needed RPM.
2. UNPLUG THE MILL!
3.
Open the pulley cover.
4.
Loosen the motor release lever and move the motor
toward the spindle to loosen the tension on the
V-belts.
5.
Move the belts to the appropriate pulley
combinations as shown on the spindle speed chart
below.
6.
Tension the V-belts by pulling the motor back and
locking the motor release lever (see
Figure
25
)
.
7.
Close the pulley cover and plug in the mill.
Setting RPM
Figure
24
.
M1001 Spindle speed chart in RPMs.
A
B
C
D
I
730
360
240
II
1600
1280
520
III
2760
2220
1320
B
C
D
I
II
III
Spindle Pulley
Idler Pulley
Motor Pulley
Figure
25
.
Applying tension to V-belts.
Spindle RPM
Failure to follow RPM and feed rate
guidelines may threaten operator
safety from ejected parts or broken
tools.
Failure to follow RPM and feed rate
guidelines will put undue strain on
moving parts, shorten tool life, and
create poor workpiece results.
NOTICE
A
Motor Release Lever
