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PRIOR TO OPERATION
Check that the following requirements are met before plugging in the machine:
• The anti-rust protection has been cleared off from the machine.
• All obstacles have been cleaned and removed from the machine area and worktable.
• All adjustment tools (chuck key, rod, wrenches) have been removed from the machine.
• The cutter is properly installed and tightened in the holder.
• The workpiece is properly secured in a milling vise or quick vise (not included).
• The workpiece position has been adjusted on the X and Y axes to suit your task.
• The protective shield is in position.
• You are wearing ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection and a face shield/dust mask.
DRILLING / MILLING OPERATIONS
1. Install the suitable holder/chuck and cutter bit. Tighten them securely.
2. Slowly rotate the speed adjustment knob (Fig. 12 - 1) to turn ON and set it to the appropriate speed. Wait a few
seconds for the machine to reach full speed.
WARNING!
Do not turn on the machine while the cutter is contacting the workpiece.
3A. DRILLING OPERATION. Pull the feed handle towards you to lower the cutter into the workpiece. Use the digital
depth read out on the front of the unit to determine the depth of the cut.
3B. MILLING OPERATION. Pull the feed handle towards you to lower the cutter to the desired depth and tighten the
spindle depth lock. Rotate handwheels to make a cut along the X or Y axis.
NOTE: Make your cut in several progressive passes, instead of trying to take off too much material in one pass.
4. When the cut is complete, clear the cutter from the workpiece.
5. Rotate the speed adjustment knob to the OFF position. Wait for the cutter to come to a complete stop and raise
the headstock all the way to the upper position.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The overload protection will shut off the machine automatically during an overload. When this happens, the yellow
overload light on the right control box will illuminate.
The machine may overload if the feed rate is too fast or if the cutting depth is too deep. When this happens, rotate
the speed adjustment knob to the OFF position. Wait a few minutes to allow the motor to cool down and start the
machine again. This time, reduce the feeding rate and cutting depth to prevent overloading the motor again.
OPERATION
