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TAPMATE
™
XL-424 Operating Manual
TAPMATE XL-424 SET-UP FOR 14" - 24" taps:
(cont.)
10.
Notice that the threaded ends on the TM-XL Shaft Nose
(and the TM-XL PVC Pilot) are interrupted by a smooth
area. When the TM-Shaft Nose (or TM-XL PVC Pilot)
is threaded all the way onto the Large Shaft Head, this
smooth area will line up with the two set screw holes
located in the Large Shaft Head. Thread Set Screw into
place and tighten with an
1
/
8
" allen wrench (see drawing
at left) locking the Shaft Nose or PVC Pilot into place.
'
11.
Move the appropriate size Shell Cutter over the Shaft
Nose (or PVC Pilot) and onto the front boss of the
Large Shaft Head. Align the through holes of the Large
Shaft Head with the tapped holes in the Cutter. Secure
with the six Cutter bolts provided. Tighten to a
minimum of 30-40 ft-lbs.
12. Retract the Shell Cutter into the Adapter Bell by
rotating the Brake Tube in a counter-clockwise direction.
The Brake Tube will stop rotating when it shows "zero"
on the Thrust Tube.
Check that the Lead Nut is sitting at "zero" on the
Lead Tube.
Note
:
Due to the weight of some Shell Cutters,
use a suitable strap and lifting mechanism
when lifting and installing the Shell Cutter.
