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5-6. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS.
5-6.1. Operating Procedures.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to collets or threads, do not overtighten drawbar when attaching collets. To avoid collet
damage, do not tighten drawbar if collet does not contain workstock.
NOTE
Keep all exposed surfaces of spindle and collets free of rust and foreign matter.
Remove dummy collets from headstock and tailstock before operating lathe.
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Attaching collets. Select collets in accordance with work diameter and Table 5-2.
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