Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................ 2
Machine Description ..................................... 2
Contact Info .................................................. 2
Manual Accuracy .......................................... 2
Identification .................................................3
Controls & Components ............................... 4
Machine Data Sheet ..................................... 6
SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................ 9
Safety Instructions for Machinery ................. 9
Additional Safety for Metal Lathes ............. 11
Additional Chuck Safety ............................. 12
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ....................... 13
SECTION 3: SETUP ........................................ 15
Preparation ................................................. 15
Unpacking ................................................... 15
Needed for Setup ....................................... 15
Inventory ..................................................... 16
Cleanup ...................................................... 18
Site Considerations .................................... 19
Assembly .................................................... 20
Anchoring to Floor ...................................... 22
Leveling ...................................................... 23
Lubricating Lathe ........................................ 23
Power Connection ...................................... 24
Test Run ..................................................... 24
Spindle Break-In ......................................... 26
Recommended Adjustments ...................... 26
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ............................ 27
Operation Overview .................................... 27
Chuck & Faceplate Mounting ..................... 28
Chuck Safety & Support Devices ............... 28
Chuck Installation ....................................... 29
Chuck Removal .......................................... 30
Scroll Chuck Clamping ............................... 31
Chuck Jaw Reversal ................................... 31
4-Jaw Chuck ............................................... 32
Faceplate .................................................... 33
Tailstock .....................................................34
Centers ....................................................... 38
Drill Chuck & Arbor ..................................... 40
Steady Rest ................................................ 41
Follow Rest ................................................. 42
Compound Rest & Carriage Locks ............. 42
Compound Rest .......................................... 43
Tool Post .................................................... 43
Spider ......................................................... 45
Manual Feed ............................................... 45
Spindle Speed ............................................ 46
Power Feed ................................................ 47
End Gears .................................................. 49
Threading ...................................................51
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES .......................... 55
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE .......................... 59
Schedule ..................................................... 59
Cleaning/Protecting .................................... 59
Lubrication .................................................. 60
Machine Storage ........................................ 65
SECTION 7: SERVICE .................................... 66
Troubleshooting .......................................... 66
Backlash Adjustment .................................. 69
Electrical Cabinet Cooling Fan Cleaning .... 70
Leadscrew End-Play Adjustment ............... 70
Gib Adjustment ........................................... 70
Half-Nut Adjustment ................................... 72
V-Belt Tension & Replacement .................. 73
Leadscrew Shear Pin Replacement ........... 74
Feed Clutch Adjustment ............................. 75
Gap Insert Removal & Installation .............. 76
Bearing Preload .......................................... 77
SECTION 8: WIRING ....................................... 80
Wiring Safety Instructions ........................... 80
Wiring Overview ......................................... 81
Component Location Index ........................ 81
Electrical Cabinet Wiring ............................ 82
Electrical Cabinet ........................................ 83
Motor Wiring ............................................... 84
Control Panel Wiring .................................. 85
Other Component Wiring Diagrams ........... 86
SECTION 9: PARTS ........................................ 87
Accessories ................................................ 87
Headstock Internal Gears ........................... 88
Headstock Controls .................................... 90
Quick-Change Gearbox .............................. 92
End Gears .................................................. 94
Apron .......................................................... 95
Compound Rest & Tool Post ...................... 99
Lathe Bed & Motor ................................... 102
Steady & Follow Rest Assemblies ........... 104
Electrical Components .............................. 105
Digital Readout ......................................... 106
Digital Readout Parts ............................... 107
Labels & Cosmetics, Front ....................... 108
Labels & Cosmetics, Rear & Side ............ 109
SECTION 10: APPENDIX .............................. 110
Threading & Feed Charts ......................... 110
WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................ 113