To adjust the saddle slide gib:
1.disCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Clean and lubricate the lathe bedways (refer to Page 69).
3.if the carriage lock (see Figure 133) is tight, loosen it two turns.
Carriage
Lock
Figure 133. Location of carriage lock.
4.To access the saddle gib, remove the back- splash.
5.loosen the hex nuts on the four set screws shown in Figure 132 on Page 80, and adjust the set screws the same amount as follows:
—To tighten the carriage gib, tighten the set screws in equal amounts.
—To loosen the gib, loosen the set screws in equal amounts.
6.Move the carriage back and forth and repeat adjustments as necessary until the gib pres- sure is acceptable.
7.hold the set screws in place and tighten the hex nuts.
8.re-install the backsplash.
Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
V-Belts
Tensioning |
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Tools Needed: | Qty |
Slotted Screwdriver #2 | 1 |
Open End Wrench 24mm | 1 |
To tension the |
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1.disCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.open the
Cover
Motor Access
Panel