Mittler Bros Machine & Tool 400-VSUADJ - Manual (Page 13)

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5. Turn clockwise each Gib adjusting screw, on the back side of the vise mounting plate, this
will “spread & tighten” the gibs.
Make very small adjustments at a time!
After making an
adjustment turn the hand wheel and run through the entire range of travel feeling for
smooth and snug movement. If it seems too tight, back the adjusting screws off a very
small amount and then use a soft head hammer and tap the gib opposite the adjusting
screws and repeat the process.
6. Once you are satisfied with the adjustments tighten the five gib mounting bolts and recheck
your adjustments. This procedure may take a few tries.
7. Remove the C clamps and position the lift slings as shown on Page 4 Step #5. Lift the
machine and remove the 4x4 blocks. Set the machine down on your stand / table and bolt
down using the previously removed bolts.
TWO SIDED MACHINE IN/OUT GIB ADJUSTMENT
#
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 on Page 9.
2. Loosen ten (10) gib mounting bolts, on the base plate bottom.
Snug these bolts back up but
DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Chip Guard
#4, Motor side
#5, Gib Adjusting
Screws
#5, Left / Right
Crank Handle
Centered In/Out Gib
Adjustment Screws
Back Side In/Out Gib
Adjustment Screw Storage Location for Centered
In/Out Gib Adjustment Screws
Gib Mounting Bolts
#1 #2