User Manual

7
SETTING UP FOR TAPPING
CAUTION: Never use a cutting tool which is
larger than the maximum rated capacity of the
machine.
CAUTION: Always follow the tap manufacturer’s
recommendation for selecting the correct size
hole for tapping.
CAUTION: Never attempt to change gears on a
running machine! Only change gears when the
machine is at rest.
1. For tapping, select the universal tap chuck.
Or, if you are using an outside sourced tap
collet or quick change adapter, you may
mount it directly into the machine's coupling.
If there is already another arbor in the
machine, simply push up on the Quick-Release
Collar and remove.
2. To insert the universal tap chuck or accessory,
push up on the Quick-Release Collar and
insert the shank into the coupling. Turn until
the tangs line up and the Collar is able to
close. Ensure that it is securely in place.
3. Using the universal tap chuck, use the key to
turn it to open its jaws enough to fit the
square of the tap. Ensure that the corners of
the square are properly located in the jaws.
Then use the key to securely tighten the
chuck.
NOTE: Make sure that the tap is inserted as
deeply as possible into the jaws. An improperly
seated tap will run off center and could result in
damage to the jaws or tap.
4. If it is in drilling mode, shift the gearbox to
tapping mode by swinging the gear selector
tab out of the detent slot then shifting
downwards into tapping mode. Then pop the
selector tab back into the detent. It will
sometimes be necessary to turn the spindle
by hand a little to get it to shift all the way.
Only grab the arbor when turning the spindle,
never the quick-release collar. Otherwise, it
will be easy to accidentally release the arbor
and it will fall out. Follow the “TAP” symbol on
the gear case. (The small arrow on the tab will
be pointing upwards when it is shifted
correctly).
Drilling mode
Tapping mode
Drilling
mode
Tapping
mode
Quick-Release Collar
Shank