Collet
Collet Retainer
Tap
Jaws
Select the correct size Collet for the Tap that will be
used and install it into the bottom of the Tap-Matic.
Collet 10807 - Taps #10 thru 1/2"
Collet 10808 - Taps 1/2" thru 3/4"
Thread the Collet Retainer onto the Tap-Matic
holding the Collet in place. Do not tighten the Collet
Retainer until the next step.
Install the appropriate Tap up thru the Collet Retainer
until the flat sides of the Tap are in the Jaws of the Tap-
Matic. Tighten the Jaws so the Tap is held. Then tighten
the Collet Retainer with the supplied wrenches.
Adjust the long Stop Screw to the appropriate depth and lock
in place with the lock nut.
CAUTION
When the Tap is working down into the material the Stop Arm will rotate
and make contact with the Drill Housing on the opposite side that is shown.
When the Tap direction changes and the Tap is working out of the material
it will rotate again to the opposite side. Keeps hands clear of the Stop Arm
while operating.
Stop Arm
Stop Screw
Operating the Tapping Attachment
MUST TAP IN LOW GEAR 250RPM
1. Produce the Correct size hole for the Tap you
are using.
2. Install the Tap-Matic unit using the instructions
above.
3. Position the machine so the Tap is centered
and just above the hole.
4. Applied Slick-Stik Lube or a alternative oil
appropriate for tapping.
5. Lock the magnet in position and verify the Tap
is still centered over the hole.
6. Start the Motor using the Operating Instruction
in the Operators Manual.
7. Rotate the Feed Handles down until the Tap
pulls thru the material.
8. When the Tap-matic Assembly makes contact
with the Stop Screw the gears will disengage
and the Tap will stop turning.
9. While rotating Feed Handles to bring the
Tap-Matic UP, the Tap will engage and turn
counter clockwise.
10. Rotate the Feed Handles until the Tap is clear
of the work piece and push the Motor OFF button.
MOTOR
10937 TAPPING ATTACHMENT KIT
Set-Screw
Spindle Adapter
Approx. 1.625”
3.875” when the Motor is in the UP position
with 4” of stroke down.
Magnet
Tapping Attachment
Included in the Kit
Approx. 6”
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P.O. Box 2005 • Flint, MI 48501-2005
3001 Hougen Drive • Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Phone (810) 635-7111 • Fax (810) 635-8277
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