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Prepare the Machine
1. If there's already a Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder in the spindle, remove it.
2. Verify that you can access the inside of the spindle cabinet: jog the Z-axis down (-Z) until it is about 6 in. (15
cm) from the machine table.
3. Power off the machine and the PathPilot controller.
a. Push in the Emergency Stop button on the operator box, which removes power to motion control.
b. From the PathPilot interface, select Exit.
c. Turn the Main Disconnect switch to OFF on the side of the electrical cabinet.
Disassemble the Original Drawbar
CAUTION! Loose Objects Hazard: The original drawbar contains spring-loaded hardware, which could
quickly become loose, causing serious injury. Before disassembling the original drawbar, you must put on
safety eyewear that meets ANSI Z87+.
1. Put on safety eyewear.
2. Open the spindle door.
3. While using one hand to support the Tormach Tooling System (TTS) collet, use the other to turn and remove
the original drawbar.
4. Set the collet and the original drawbar aside.
5. While using one hand to hold the spindle lock arm, use the other to remove the spindle lock arm pivot screw
with a 5 mm hex wrench.
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TD10542: Owner's Guide: 1100M® Power Drawbar (0520A)
Figure 1: Spindle lock arm pivot screw removed from the original drawbar assembly.
