user manual

Model G0747/G0748 (Mfg. Since 8/12)
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7. Select one of the three downfeed rates by
pulling the knob of the auto-downfeed rate
selector out, position the selector over the
appropriate detent, then release the knob.
Make sure the pin is firmly seated by attempt-
ing to move the selector without pulling the
knob out.
Note: Refer to the illustration in Figure 38
when selecting the downfeed rate.
8. Use the coarse downfeed lever to lower the
spindle slightly until you can pull the clutch
lever out to the left and it locks in place, which
will start the auto-downfeed spindle travel.
ALWAYS start spindle rotation before using
auto-downfeed to avoid the risk of gear
damage.
Upper = 0.006 in./rev.
Middle = 0.0015 in./rev.
Lower = 0.003 in./rev.
(Rates given in inches of travel
per revolution of the spindle)
Figure 38. Positions of auto-downfeed rate
selector.
Spindle Brake
After turning the spindle switch OFF, move the
brake lever to bring the spindle to a full stop (see
Figures 39–40).
To avoid premature wear of the brake sys-
tem, use the spindle brake ONLY after
power to the spindle has been turned OFF.
Figure 39. Model G0747 brake lever.
G0747
Brake Lever
Figure 40. Model G0748 brake lever.
G0748
Brake Lever
To evenly wear the brake shoes, alternate
the direction you move the lever when brak-
ing.