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== Actuating the tailstock ==
== Actuating the tailstock ==
[[File:Haas-st-15y-tailstock-footswitch.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Tailstock foot switch.]]


=== Foot switch ===
=== Foot switch ===
The primary method of moving the hydraulic ram of the tailstock is the foot switch marked with the tailstock icon. Pressing the tailstock foot switch will toggle the ram position between the "engaged" position (towards the chuck) and the "rest" position (away from the chuck.)
The primary method of moving the hydraulic ram of the tailstock is the foot switch marked with the tailstock icon. Pressing the tailstock foot switch will toggle the ram position between the "engaged" position (towards the chuck) and the "rest" position (away from the chuck.)


=== Current Commands screen ===
=== Jog Buttons ===
Press the Current Commands button then navigate to the Tailstock item. Press the F2 key to toggle the ram position.  
 
* Press '''Handle Jog''' on the control panel.
* Close the door.
* Press the blue '''TS →''' or '''TS ←''' buttons to move the tailstock incrementally. These are located near the axis selection buttons.
* Press and hold the '''TS RAPID''' button while pressing the TS arrow buttons to move the tailstock ram faster.  


=== G-Code ===
=== G-Code ===