Dake Euromatic Series User Manual

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certain amount of jerking without the cylinder connected, this is normal. If the head jerks excessively future adjustments will be

needed.

Note: If cylinder piston restricts your from moving the head the full length of the column, remove the bottom air line from the

cylinder, using compressed air, blow into the fitting and the piston will retract.

F. If the gib blocks are too tight and can not be adjusted, it is recommended that the gib block faces be surface ground.

(Gib detail drawing ref d) After they are ground check fit, and adjust as needed or surface grind again, until gibs can be

adjusted.

G. Run the head feed cylinder piston through the head casting mounting hole a install the locking nut. (Figure E ref 6)

Tighten securely and replace the set screw in the lock nut and tighten.

H. With the upper and lower tube lines removed form the cylinder and using compressed air run the head up and down

on the column. The head will now travel without jerky movements or hesitation. If these conditions still exist readjust the gib

blocks.

I. Replace the head limits cams into the “T” slots in the head. (Figure F ref 4)

J. Connect power back to the motor.

K. Replace rear column cover.

L. Reconnect any tube lines, wires, etc., that may have been removed before removing the head.

M. Reinstall Plexiglas hood in the correct position, and connect gas shocks, limit switch, etc. (If hood modifications

have not yet been made, do this modification now.)

Note: Once these adjustments and modifications have been made, and parts are replaced in original position, these

adjustments / modification will not be needed again.

Once these adjustments are made it should be a simple change.

1. Remove hood.

2. Disconnect electrical to motor and tubing etc.

3. Remove rear cover unbolt gib plates, and cylinder.

4. Remove head, put on replacement head.

5. Install gib plates, replace nut on cylinder piston.

6. put on rear cover, rewire, and connect all tubes.

7. Replace hood.

8. Start cutting!