BM18A OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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3.3. Adjusting the guide for bevelling with radius
Unplug the power cord. Loosen the clamping screw and turn
the sleeve to align
the
sur
face (
1
) with the end of the
cutting edge (
2
). You can also use an optional radius
insert positioner to se
t
the guide correctly. Tighten the clamping
screw. Bevel a test
edge and if necessary adjust the position of the guide again.
3.4. Preparing
Install a milling head with the cutting inserts, and set the required bevel width. Then,
use the speed dial to
s
et the speed that matches the type of the workpiece.
Material type
Rotational speed
Alumin
i
um, brass, plastics
Setting 6
(5850 rpm)
Structural steel of standard quality, quality steel
Settings 3
–5
(3100–
4500 rpm)
The speed dial allows continuous con
t
rol of the rotational speed in the range of
1800
–
5850
rpm.
Setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
Speed
1800 rpm
2400 rpm
3100 rpm
3800
rpm
4500
rpm
5850 rpm
To machine structural steel of standard quality or quality steel, set the speed to
4
and decrease the speed if
mu
ch sparking occurs.
2
1
