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Power Tools : Setting Instructions

To adapt tool for a different length of insert.

1.		Unscrew prewinder retainer from adaptor and remove prewinder complete with mandrel assembly from adaptor. NOTE: This is a LEFT HAND thread.

2.		Unscrew threaded end of mandrel through rear thread in prewinder.

3.		Disassemble the shim washers and spacer over the threaded end of the mandrel.

4.		Select the correct shim washers and spacer for the length of insert to be installed from the information below.

	(a)	For inserts up to and including 1/4" nominal thread size

		(i) For 1D long inserts - use 3 shim washers 0.011" thick and spacer marked 1 D.

		(ii) For 1.5D long inserts - use 3 shim washers 0.011" thick and spacer marked 1.5D.

		(iii) For 2D long inserts - use 3 shim washers 0.011" thick and spacer marked 2D.

	(b)	For inserts larger than 1/4" nominal thread size

		(i) For 1D long inserts - use 1 shim washer 0.011" thick and 3 shim washers 0.022" thick and spacer marked 1 D.

		(ii) For 1.5D long inserts - use 1 shim washer 0.011" thick and 3 shim washers 0.022" thick and spacer marked 1 1/2D.

		(iii) For 2D long inserts - use 1 shim washer 0.011" thick and 3 shim washers 0.022" thick ONLY.

5.		Assemble the shim washers over the threaded end of the mandrel and push them as far as they will go. NOTE: Always assemble the thinnest shim washers first followed by the thicker ones.

6.		Assemble the spacer over the threaded end of the mandrel and push up to the shim washers.

7.		Screw threaded end of mandrel assembly into the rear thread of the prewinder and continue screwing until the two threads disengage.

8.		Slide head of mandrel into bore of driving sleeve taking care to ensure that the mandrel pin engages in the driving key slot.

9.		Locate prewinder spigot in bore at end of adaptor housing.

10.		Re-assemble prewinder retainer to adaptor (LEFT HAND thread) and lightly clamp prewinder in position.

11.		Rotate prewinder into most suitable position for loading and operating the tool and clamp firmly in this position.

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To adapt tool for different thread size and thread series:

1.	Check part numbers in tables on pages 7 & 8 to verify that the air motor and adaptor are capable of accepting the prewinder and mandrel of the thread size or thread series required.

2.	Unscrew prewinder retainer from adaptor and remove prewinder complete with mandrel assembly from adaptor. NOTE: This is a LEFT HAND thread.

3.	Using the NEW prewinder, mandrel and spacer set, follow instructions 4 to 11 inclusive under Setting Instructions - to adapt tool for a different length of insert.

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