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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