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MODEL M1001
6" x 26" V ERTICAL M ILL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY ELECTRICAL SET UP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .....................................2 MAINTENANCE .................................... 26 Woodstock Technical Support ..................2 General .......................................... 26 About Your New 6" x 26" Vertical Mill .........2 Cleaning ......................................... 26 Machine Specifications ..........................3 Table and Base ................................
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, parts are miss- ing, or a defect is found, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob- lems and send out parts for warranty claims. If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://w
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INTRODUCTION M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill MODEL M1001 SHOP FOX® VERTICAL MILL 6" X 26" Motors Main Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor Start Induction Horsepower........................................................................................... 1-1/2 HP Voltage.............................................................................................. 110V/220V Prewired.............................................................
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Table Info Table Length.............................................................................................. 26 in. Table Width........................................................................................... 6-1/8 in. Table Thickness....................................................................................... 1-3/4 in. Number of T-Slots............................................................................................. 3 T-Slots
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INTRODUCTION M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Electrical Power Requirement............................................................. 110V/220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz Prewired Voltage................................................................................................. 110V Minimum Circuit Size................................................................... 20A at 110V, 15A at 220V Switch................................................................................................. O
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Controls and Features E D F C G B A N H O M I L J K A. Longitudinal Handwheel B. Worklight C. 3" Shell Mill D. Quill Micro-Feed Handwheel E. Quill Down Feed Lever F. Quill Lock G. Power Feed Stops H. Longitudinal Power Feed I. ON/OFF Buttons J. Cross Feed Handwheel K. Storage Compartment L. Coolant Catch Basin M. Knee Lever N. Power Feed Limit Switch O. Single Shot Lubrication System -6- INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill S SA AFE FET TY Y For Your Own Safety, Read Manual Before Operating Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement during can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only operations greatly increases the risk of injury allow trained or properly supervised people and loss of control. Verify machines are to use machine. When machine is not being stable/secure and mobile bases (if used) are used, disconnect power, remove switch keys, locked before starting. or lock-out machine to prevent unauthorized use—especi
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SAFETY M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Additional Safety Instructions for Vertical Mills READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect. Always consider safety first, before using this machine. as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions. No list of safety guidelines can may occur if safety and be complete—every shop environment is operational information is different. Failure to follow guidelines c
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill ELECTRICAL Availability Before installing the machine, consider the availability and proximity of the required power supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the requirements for this machine, a new circuit must be installed. To minimize the risk of electrocution, fire, or equipment damage, installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Full-Load Current Rating
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ELECTRICAL M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Note: The circuit requirements listed in this Circuit Information manual apply to a dedicated circuit—where A power supply circuit includes all electrical equipment only one machine will be running at a between the breaker box or fuse panel in the building time. If this machine will be connected to and the machine. The power supply circuit used for a shared circuit where multiple machines this machine must be sized to safely handle the full- will b
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Grounding & Plug Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain GROUNDED 110V malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding reduces the risk of 5-15 RECEPTACLE electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. Grounding Prong For 110V operation: This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding wire and a grounding plug (similar to the figure on the right). The plug must only be inserted into a ma
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SET UP M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill SET UP Unpacking ® The SHOP FOX Model M1001 has been carefully pack- aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP ® FOX dealer immediately. Inventory The following is a description of the main components ® shipped with the SHOP FOX Model M1001. Lay the components out to inventory them. Wooden Box Contents (Figures 3 & 4) Qty A. Milling Machine ............................................1 B.
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Machine Placement Cleaning Machine • Floor Load: Your vertical mill has a large The table and other unpainted parts of your weight load of 822 lbs. in a small footprint. Vertical Mill are coated with a waxy grease that We recommend placing this mill on a protects them from corrosion during shipment. concrete floor. Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. DO NOT use chlorine- • Working Clearances: Consider existing and based solvent
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SET UP M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Mounting Mill on Shop Floor Although not required, it is recommend that you mount your new mill to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. Generally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Both options are described below. Whichever option you choose, it will be necessary to use a precision level to level your mill (see Figures 6-8). Bolting
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Assembly The Model M1001 comes fully assembled from the factory with the exception of one of the longitudinal handwheels and the cross handwheel. The head has been rotated to reduce the overall dimension of the shipping crate. Nuts 2 & 3 Hidden from Headstock Adjustment View Loosen the three nuts at the column and rotate the headstock to the "0" position on the column scale (see Figure 10). Handle Installation The longitudinal and cross handwheels shown in Fig
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SET UP M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill Spindle Controls Figure 13 shows the location of the ON/OFF buttons and ON/OFF the SPINDLE DIRECTION toggle for the Model M1001. • The ON/OFF buttons control power to the spindle. Spindle Direction • The SPINDLE DIRECTION toggle will change the direction the spindle rotates. DO NOT change spindle rotation until spindle has come to a complete stop! Test Run Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself with all instructions in this manual and
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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill OPERATIONS General The Model M1001 will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incor- rectly. The instructions in this section are written with the under- standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation, READ and understand this entire instruc- sto
