D3X R/L / D3XS R/L
D3X R/L / D3XS R/L
Operator’s Manual
9
3. STARTUP AND OPERATION
3.1. Mounting the arbor (or twist drill)
The machine allows mounting either the supplied 19
mm (0.75’’) Weldon shank arbor
for fixing an
annular
cutter or a twist drill into the MT3 spindle shank. Before
proceeding,
unplug
the power
cord
from
power
the
outlet.
Raise the chip guard and
rotate the spoke handles to raise the slider. Clean the arbor (twist drill) and the inside
of the spindle using a cotton cloth. Wear gloves and insert the
arbor (drill) into the
spindle with the fin directed upward and rotate the arbor (drill) to match the
fin
with
the
slot.
Then,
hit
the
arbor
(drill)
from
the
bottom
to
mount
it
into
the
spindle.
Figure 3.
Arbor after mounting
To dismount, rotate the spindle to match the openings in the spindle and gearbox.
Insert the drill drift into the opening above the arbor (drill). Wear gloves and hold the
arbor (drill) with one hand, and hit the drift using a hammer, paying attention not to
damage the arbor (drill). Gently remove the arbor (drill) from the spindle socket and
remove the drill drift.
All safety precautions must be closely observed.
opening
arbor
spindle
gearbox
chip guard
slider
spoke
handle
