Jet ProMac FX-383V Operating Instructions Manual

FX-383VBegin drilling by using the quill feed levers.6.3 In Tapping ModeIn general, use low speeds for tapping. Tapping at high RPMwill tap more quickly, but there is a danger of damage to thework piece and tool.Tapping requires an accurate setting for the depth stop toallow the machine to switch tapping direction and the removalof the tapping bit.Use the depth handle to bring the tip of the tapping bit to thesurface of the work piece and lock the quill lock handle (R).Set the depth stop (M-tig.6) by turning the knob (S) fortapping the required depth.Unlock the quill lock handle (R) by turning counter-clockwiseand pushing in.Begin tapping by using the quill feed levers.NOTE:While tapping, pause the spindle down feed at the bottom ofthe operation to allow the breaking and reversal of rotation ofthe spindle6.4 Setting the Depth stopSet the depth to zero by lowering and holding the cutting toolsto the surface of the work piece.Unlock the depth scale by turning the lock knob (T)Set the depth stop by rotating the depth stop knob (S) to thedesired depth.Lock the depth scale by turning the lock knob (T)Removing the tools from spindle boreThey are two types of chuck arbors and their removal isslightly different.Non-Treaded TypeDisconnect machine from power supply.Place a thin wood plant on the worktable to protect thesurface of the worktable.Raise the worktable to about 250mm under the bit.Lower the spindle about 100mm and lock by using the quilllock (R, Fig 10) or the lock knob of the down feed levers.Place the drift key (U) into the aperture (V) of the quill and tapthe end of the drift key (U) with a hammer to tap until the bitor chuck arbor falls down.