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installing/Removing
Spur Center
the spur center installs into the headstock spin-
dle with a taper fit.
To install the spur center:
1.
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2.
insert the tapered end of the center into the
spindle, and push it in quickly and firmly
(figure 24).
spindle Wheel
figure 24. inserting spur center into spindle.
3.
Check that the center is securely installed
by giving it a quick tug. (a properly installed
center will not pull out by hand.)
To remove the spur center:
1.
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2.
insert the knockout rod into the outboard
end of the spindle. use a shop rag or wear a
glove to catch the center and gently tap the
rod handle until the spur center is freed from
the spindle (figure 25).
Models G0657/G0658 (Mfg. Since 5/13)
headstock
spur Center
Knockout bar
headstock
spindle Wheel
figure 25. removing spur center.
installing/Removing
Live Center
To install the live center:
1.
loosen the quill lock handle (if locked)
approximately half a turn counterclockwise.
2.
rotate the quill handwheel clockwise until the
quill protrudes about 3/4".
3.
insert the live center, as shown in figure 26,
and push firmly.
Quill lock handle
Quill
live Center
figure 26. live center installed in tailstock.
4.
tighten the quill lock handle.
spur Center
Quill
handwheel
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