5.
Adjusting leadscrew backlash:
A.
Y-axis backlash adjustment:
a.
Move saddle to the middle of its travel.
b.
Remove 4 bolts “I” on bearing bracket “G”.
c.
Lock saddle and turn hand crank “F” clockwise to separate
bracket “G” from the knee.
d.
Unlock saddle and move screw until adjusting tool fits into the
space.
e.
Use the large end of the tool to loosen the lock nut “J” (Counter
clockwise).
f.
Turn adjusting nut “K” with the small end of the tool to reduce
backlash (Counter clockwise).
g.
Using the large end of the tool, tighten lock nut “J”.
h.
To re-assemble, turn hand crank “F” counter clockwise to seat.
Bracket “G” to the knee, being careful to align the pins and replace
bolts “I” to complete the process.
Resulting backlash should be 0.003 to 0.004
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