Unloading Tools; Spindle Head Positioning - Grizzly G3616 Owner's Manual

Unloading Tools

To unload a tool from either spindle:
1. Make sure the spindle is turned OFF.
2.
Remove any debris or chips from the tool and
the tool holder/arbor.
3.
Return the vertical quill to its upmost posi-
tion.
4. Lock the spindle in place to keep it from rotat-
ing.
5. Using a wrench, loosen the drawbar nut,
keeping one hand on the tool holder for sup-
port.
6. Once the tool is loosened, you may need to
strike the drawbar with a dead blow or rub-
ber mallet to release the tool holder from the
spindle.
7. Clean any debris from the spindle opening
area.
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Spindle Head
Positioning
The vertical spindle head can be positioned lin-
early (parallel to the cross feed), vertically, and
horizontally.
To position the spindle head linearly:
1.
Make sure the spindle is stopped and the
work area is free from obstructions before
proceeding.
2. Loosen the two linear lock handles that lock
the travel (see Figure 22).
Figure 22. Location for linear movement of
head.
3.
Place the knee travel handle on the drive nut
(Figure 22) and rotate it either clockwise or
counterclockwise until the spindle is in the
desired position.
4.
Remove the handle and return it to the knee
travel nut.
5.
Tighten the two linear lock handles to lock the
travel.
Linear Locks
Drive
Nut
G3616/G3617 Mill