Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Controls & Components ................................. 4
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 7
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 9
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 9
Additional Safety for Metal Lathes ............... 11
Additional Chuck Safety ............................... 12
Glossary of Terms ....................................... 13
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................... 14
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 16
Preparation .................................................. 16
Unpacking .................................................... 16
Needed for Setup ......................................... 16
Inventory ...................................................... 17
Cleanup ........................................................ 18
Site Considerations ...................................... 19
Lifting & Placing ........................................... 20
Anchoring to Floor ....................................... 21
Leveling ........................................................ 21
Lubricating Lathe ......................................... 22
Adding Coolant ............................................ 22
Power Connection........................................ 22
Test Run ...................................................... 24
Spindle Break-In .......................................... 26
Recommended Adjustments ........................ 26
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 27
Operation Overview ..................................... 27
Chuck & Faceplate Mounting....................... 28
Camlock Stud Installation ............................ 28
Chuck Safety & Support Devices ................ 29
Chuck Installation......................................... 29
Chuck Removal............................................ 31
Scroll Chuck Clamping ................................ 31
Chuck Jaw Reversal .................................... 32
4-Jaw Chuck ................................................ 32
Faceplate ..................................................... 33
Tailstock ....................................................... 34
Centers ........................................................ 38
Steady Rest ................................................. 40
Follow Rest .................................................. 41
Carriage & Slide Locks ................................ 42
Compound Rest ........................................... 42
Four-Way Tool Post ..................................... 43
Manual Feed ................................................ 44
Spindle Speed.............................................. 45
Power Feed.................................................. 46
End Gears .................................................... 49
Threading ..................................................... 52
Coolant System............................................ 56
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 57
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 62
Schedule ...................................................... 62
Cleaning/Protecting ...................................... 62
Lubrication ................................................... 63
Coolant System Service .............................. 68
Machine Storage .......................................... 70
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 71
Troubleshooting ........................................... 71
Adjusting Backlash....................................... 74
Adjusting Gib................................................ 75
Adjusting Half Nut ........................................ 77
Adjusting Feed Clutch .................................. 77
Adjusting Tailstock Lock .............................. 78
Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts ...................... 79
Adjusting Spindle Bearing Preload .............. 80
Removing/Installing Gap Insert .................... 82
Checking/Replacing Brake Shoes ............... 83
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 85
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 85
Electrical Overview ...................................... 86
Component Location .................................... 86
Electrical & Control Panel Diagram ............. 87
Main Wiring Photos ...................................... 88
Lathe Motor Wiring Diagram ........................ 89
Coolant Pump Wiring Diagram .................... 89
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 90
Bed ............................................................... 90
Headstock .................................................... 93
Gearbox ....................................................... 98
Apron ......................................................... 101
Cross Slide................................................. 103
Compound Slide ........................................ 104
Tailstock ..................................................... 106
Steady & Follow Rests............................... 107
Electrical .................................................... 108
Accessories ................................................ 109
Labels & Cosmetics ................................... 110
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ...................... 113