Speed and Power Controls
You can turn lathe on and off and control speed and direction from the main control panel.
The Power Switch
1. Turn the Emergency Stop Switch (C) clockwise; the Indicator Light (D) will light up. The Spindle will not turn without operating the Control Lever (V).
2. The Press Switch (A) is used to run the spindle temporarily to allow the gears to engage when changing speed gears. When you release the switch, the spindle will stop.
3. In an emergency, you can stop the machine by pressing the
Emergency Stop Control (C).
Speed and Direction Controls
Fig.7 Power Switch.
Note: Do not change the settings of these controls if the motor is running. Shut OFF the power before changing these settings.
The Spindle Speed can be controlled by setting the Speed Control knobs (G) and (H). Refer to the chart on the Headstock to the right of the knobs to determine the proper setting for the desired spindle rotation speed. Eighteen speeds are possible from 72 to 1600 RPM. The direction may be controlled using Direction Control (F).
Quick Change Gearbox
The headstock is equipped with a quick change gearbox to control the rate of the spindle to the lead screw and feed rod, when it is used to cut threads, or for turning or facing.
1. | Controls (CC) and (EE) may be used |
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| in combination to control the feed rate. |
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| Please refer to the lead screw chart (HH) |
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| for the desired setting. |
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2. | The change gears may need to be re- |
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| placed to achieve the correct setting. |
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| Be sure the machine is turned off and is |
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| unplugged from its power supply before |
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| replacing the gears. Select the gears |
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| required from the lead screw chart. |
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3. | When the Exchange Lever (BB) is in the |
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| middle position, the Lead Screw (118) |
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| and Feeding Rod (107) are locked. When |
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| Exchange Lever (BB) is to the right, the |
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| Lead Screw (118) is running and the |
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| machine can be used to turn the threads. |
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| When Exchange Lever (BB) is to the |
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| Fig.8 Lead | Chart. |
left, the Feeding Rod is running and the machine can be used set for automatic feeding.
4.The half nut is engaged or disengaged using the Half Nut Lever (X). Note that the half nut must be engaged for the lead screw to function properly.
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