TM 9-243
USING A FLARING TOOL - Continued
3.
Hold tubing so there is about 1/8 inch extending
above die block clamp, and tighten die block
clamp screws.
NOTE
Do not over-tighten cutter as tubing
may kink and flatten.
4.
Slide yoke (4) over die block clamp, and align
the tip (5) over the end of tubing.
5.
Tighten feed screw (6), forcing the tip (5) into
the tubing and forcing the tubing into the
chamber of the die block clamp.
6.
When desired flare is reached, unscrew feed
screw, and remove yoke from die block clamp.
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