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G8748 Hand Tapping Machine
Assembly
1. Attach the L-frame to the base with four M10-
1.5 x 35 cap screws, as shown in
Figure 3.
Figure 8. Attaching adapter rack to L-frame.
2. Slide the collar about halfway down the
spindle, then tighten the collar set screw so
the collar is secured to the spindle.
3. Slide the spindle into the L-frame as shown in
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Sliding spindle into L-frame.
Collar
Set Screw
4. Insert the handle assembly into the top of the
spindle, then slide the tapered pin through
the spindle and into the handle assembly
(
Figure 5).
6. Attach the lever to the lever bracket with the
dowel pin, then slide the counterbalance onto
the end of the lever and secure it with the
thumbscrew (see
Figure 7). The counterbal-
ance helps the spindle return to the up posi-
tion out of the way of the workpiece.
Figure 5. Handle assembly installed on spindle.
Tapered
Pin
7. Attach the adapter rack to the L-frame with
the two M5-.8 x 40 Phillips head screws, as
shown in
Figure 8.
Figure 7. Lever and counterbalance installed.
Dowel Pin
Thumb Screw
5. Slide the fixed jaw into the slot on the base
and secure the movable jaw with the knurled
knob, as shown in
Figure 6.
Figure 6. Vise jaws installed on base.
Knurled
Knob
Figure 3. Attaching L-frame to base.
