2.
Install the cutter holder, solid collet, and nose unit.
A
Open the front cover.
B
Detach the cutter holder from the cutter.
Loosen
Hexagonal screwdriver
Cutter holder
C
Install the cutter holder on the spindle unit.
While holding the spindle unit immobile with a wrench, tighten the cutter holder.
The cutter holder is reverse-threaded (that is, you turn it counterclockwise to tighten it). Be careful to
turn it in the correct direction.
Wrench
Spindle unit
Cutter holder
Turn counterclockwise
D
Attach a solid collet that ts the diameter of the cutter.
There are two types of solid collets. Use a solid collet that ts the diameter of the cutter.
For ø3.175 mm (0.125 in.)
For ø4.36 mm (0.17 in.)
(Optional item)
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