Sherline 5000 Mill General Manual

Vibration in shipping can cause some bolts or screws to loosen up. Before using your
new machine, check the tightness of all fasteners. It is also a good idea to check tightness
periodically when using the machine, as vibration from operation may cause some
fasteners to loosen up.
Mounting the motor and speed control unit to the headstock
(Refer to the exploded views and number list for part number references.)
FIGURE 6-DC Motor and Speed Control Assembly
1. Remove motor pulley from motor shaft. Mount the inner belt guard to the motor
using the two standoffs (P/N 4310). Next install the motor pulley (P/N 4336) to
the motor shaft and tighten the set screw. The end of the pulley should be just
about even with the end of the motor shaft with the smaller pulley toward the end
of the shaft.
2. Place drive belt over motor pulley.
3. Place round post on speed control hinge plate in hole on inner belt guard.
4. Set outer belt guard in place locating other post of hinge plate in its pivot hole.
Motor standoff ends will register in holes in outer belt guard. Make sure the drive