
Model G0781 (Mfd. Since 2/15)
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Adjusting
Headstock
IMPORTANT: Do not operate or adjust mill/drill
without properly mounting base to tabletop (refer
to
Page 16).
Raising/Lowering Headstock
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Loosen headstock lock lever shown in
Figure 15.
The headstock can be adjusted up and down
the column and tilted 45° left or right relative to
the table. A scale at the base of the column is
provided to indicate the tilting angle of the head-
stock. However, this should be used as a general
guide–not relied on for precision operations. Refer
to the section on "
Tramming the Headstock"
(see
Page 36) for additional details on precisely
positioning the head at 0°.
Tilting Headstock
Tool Needed
Qty
Wrench 36mm ................................................... 1
To tilt headstock:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Support headstock with one hand, then loos-
en headstock column tilt nut.
Note: Column locking pin will engage when
headstock column reaches 0° on tilt scale.
3. Pull column locking pin outward. Headstock
will now freely tilt if pushed or pulled by hand
into place. DO NOT let go of headstock while
column tilt nut is loose.
4. While supporting headstock, pivot headstock
to required angle on tilt scale, then re-tighten
headstock column tilt nut.
Note: The tilt scale functions as a general
guide only.
Tilt Scale
Figure 16. Headstock tilt controls.
Locking
Pin
Column Tilt
Nut
3. Use coarse downfeed handwheel to adjust
headstock height.
4. Tighten lock lever to secure setting.
Figure 15. Location of headstock lock lever and
coarse downfeed handwheel.
Coarse
Downfeed
Handwheel
Headstock Lock
Lever
Headstock
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