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Model T27313 (Mfd. Since 01/15)
Ca ble Tensio n
The movement of the carriage assembly along
the body of the copy attachment is controlled by
the movement of the longitudinal-feed handwheel.
This handwheel is connected to the carriage via a
cable. This cable should be taut to ensure respon-
sive movement from the carriage.
Tools Needed Qty
Open-End Wrench 13mm .................................. 2
To adjust cable tension:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Loosen hex nut shown in Figure 25.
3. Adjust tension by loosening or tightening
cable tension bolt (see Figure 25).
Note: Cable should be pulled snug, but not
so tight that stress is placed on cable.
4. Tighten hex nut (see Figure 25).
Gib Adjustment
Figure 26. Adjusting carriage gib (1 of 8).
The goal of gib adjustment is to remove sloppi-
ness or "play" between the carriage and the bed
while still allowing free movement of the carriage.
There are eight adjustment locations: two on the
front of the carriage, two on the back and four
underneath.
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 2.5mm ........................................... 1
Open-Ended Wrench 8mm ............................... 1
To adjust gibs:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Loosen hex nut shown in Figure 26.
3. Adjust set screws to increase or decrease
friction (see Figure 26).
Figure 25. Adjusting carriage cable tension.
Cable Tension
Bolt
4. Slide carriage back and forth to test for bind-
ing or wobble.
—If carriage binds or wobbles, repeat Step 3.
5. When adjustments are complete, tighten the
hex nuts while maintaining the set screw
position.
Hex Nut