Operation
Feed and Thread Selection
1.Reference the feed and thread chart on the front of the headstock (A, Figure 16).
2.Move levers and knobs (B/C/D/E, Figure 16) to the appropriate position according to the feed and thread chart.
Thread Cutting
1.Set forward/reverse lever (F, Figure 16) to desired direction.
2.Set selector levers (G/H, Figure 16) to desired R.P.M.
3.Select desired thread using levers (B/C/D/E, Figure 16).
4.Set selector lever (A, Figure 17) to correct position (neutral).
5.Engage the half nut lever (B, Figure 17).
6.Make a test cut with scrap material and check results before cutting regular material.
Gib Adjustments
After a period of time, some of the moving components may need to be adjusted due to wear.
Saddle
Turn gib screws on either side of the saddle at the rear to adjust the drag on the saddle.
Cross Slide
Turn gib screws in the front and rear of the gib to adjust the drag of the cross slide.
Compound Slide
Turn gib screws to adjust the drag of the compound slide.
Tailstock Off-Set
Follow the procedure below to
1.Loosen tailstock in position by lowering locking handle (B, Figure 18) and loosening hexagon head eccentric shaft at back of tailstock.
2.Alternately loosen and tighten front and rear screws (D, Figure 18). Note: Front screw is shown.
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
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