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10
Operating Instructions
Routine Operating Instructions
While performing the steps listed below, refer to
the Features Drawing (previous page) for
additional reference, if necessary.
Make sure the Switch on the
Hobby Mill/Drill Machine is in its “OFF”
position.
1. Plug the Power Cord/Plug into a 120 volt,
grounded, 3-prong electrical outlet.
2. Check to make sure the Quill Feed is in its
full “UP” position.
3. Place the workpiece on the worktable.
Secure the workpiece to the worktable with
clamps or a vise (not provided).
A variety of tooling is widely available for use
with this machine. The spindle is a #2 Morse
taper, and accepts MT2 tooling threaded for a
3/8"-16 drawbar. The MT2 collet set (optional
accessory, not included) accepts endmills of
various shank diameters.
4. Insert the selected tooling into the spindle
and hold while threading the drawbar into
the tooling. Once the drawbar is seated,
further tighten the drawbar as necessary
with a wrench.
5. Adjust the lifting handwheel (14),
longitudinal feed handwheel (12), cross feed
handwheel (11), and fine feed handwheel
(8) as required for the work to be done.
6. Set the high/low speed knob (5) to the
speed range required.
7. Set the high/low knob until the letter “L”
appears on its dial. The Hobby Mill is set to
run at its low speed range (100-1,000 RPM).
8. Adjust the high/low knob until the letter “H”
appears on its dial to run the machine at its
high speed range (200-2,000 RPM).
After the High or Low speed range has been
selected:
Note: Higher speed is recommended for softer
materials or small holes. Lower speed is
recommended for harder materials and larger
holes.
9. Set the variable speed knob (2) to adjust the
speed range.
10. Turn the Switch (1) from Off to either
Forward or Reverse, depending on the work
to be done.
Important: Do not attempt to turn the switch
directly from Forward to Reverse or from
Reverse to Forward while the machine is
running. To change the rotational direction, fist
turn the switch to Off. After the machine stops
completely, select Forward of Reverse
Test the machine in Forward and Reverse,
check the machine’s operation; looking for loose
or damaged parts, wobbling chuck, etc. If the
machine appears to be operating normally, the
Hobby Mill is ready for use.
11. Use the longitudinal feed handle and the
cross feed handle to position the table and
to perform milling operations as desired.
After the work is completed:
12. Turn the switch (1) to Off.
13. Wait for the machine to stop completely.
14. Unplug the machine. Remove the workpiece
and remove the drill bit/cutting tool.
Head Raiser
Turn the lifting handwheel clockwise to raise and
counterclockwise to lower. Lock the head in the
desired position using head lock.
Quill Feed
position – pull the handle down to lower and up
to raise.
fine feed adjustment – push in on the clutch
lever, located on the fine feed handwheel. Turn
the fine feeding handwheel clockwise to bring
the tip of the quill up. Turn the fine feeding
handwheel counterclockwise to bring the tip of
the chuck down.
The fine feed handwheel has a range of full
spindle travel.
Note: For normal, manual feeding, make sure
the Clutch Lever is pulled out (See Figure B and
the Assembly Diagram on page 15).
rotational direction – turn the switch from Off to
Forward to turn on the machine for a clockwise
rotation. Turn the switch from Off to Reverse to
turn on the machine for a counterclockwise
rotation.
Column Angle
Loosen four bolts in the back of the column of
the base of the machine for a left-to-right column
angle of ±45º. Use the angle indicator scale for
approximate angles. Use a machinist's angle
scale for precision set-ups.