Loading Tools - Grizzly G3616 Owner's Manual

Loading Tools

To load a tool in the vertical spindle:
Make sure the spindle is
1.
2.
Clean any debris from the spindle opening.
3. Insert the tool holder or a collet into the spin-
dle.
4. Rotate the tool holder until the groove lines
up with the key and the tool holder slides into
the spindle.
5.
Using a wrench, tighten the drawbar (see
Figure 20) until the tool is secure in the
spindle.
Drawbar at Top
of Spindle
Figure 20. Vertical spindle with tool loaded.
6. Clear all items away from the cutting tool
before turning the spindle ON.
To load a tool in the horizontal spindle (G3617
only):
1. Make sure the spindle is turned OFF.
2. Clean any debris from the spindle opening.
3.
Rotate the vertical spindle 90º.
4.
Rotate the spindle box 180º so that the
spindle support is in-line with the horizontal
spindle axis.
G3616/G3617 Mill
.
OFF
5.
Insert the arbor, with the cutting tool already
loaded into the spindle (see Figure 21).
Drawbar at
Back of Mill
Figure 21. Horizontal spindle with arbor loaded.
6. Rotate the arbor until the groove lines up with
the key and the tool holder slides into the
spindle.
7.
Using a wrench, tighten the drawbar until the
tool is secure in the spindle.
8. Adjust the spindle support distance to provide
proper support during the cutting operation.
9. Tighten the arbor nut to keep the cutting tool
and arbor secure.
10. Clear all items away from the cutting tool
before turning the spindle ON.
Note: Remove the drawbar from the horizon-
tal spindle when not in use.
Arbor Nut
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