Follow Rest
The traveling follow rest (F, Fig. 12) is mounted on the saddle and follows the movement of the turning tool. Only two fingers are required as the place of the third is taken by the turning tool. The follow rest is used for tuning operations on long, slender workpieces. It prevents flexing of the workpiece from the pressure of the cutting tool.
The sliding fingers are set similar to the steady rest, free of play, but not binding. Always lubricate with Mobil DTE Oil Heavy Medium.
Controls
1.Control Panel - located on front of gearbox.
A.Coolant
B.Power Indicator Light (B, Fig. 13) - lit whenever lathe has power.
C.Emergency Stop Switch (C, Fig. 13) - depress to stop all machine functions.
Caution: lathe will still have power. Twist to
D.Jog Switch (D, Fig. 13) - depress and release to advance spindle momentarily.
2.Headstock Gear Change Levers (E, Fig. 13) - located on front of the headstock. Move levers according to speed chart for desired setting.
3.Leadscrew/Feed Rod Directional Lever (F, Fig. 13) - located on front of headstock. Moving the lever up causes carriage travel toward the tailstock. Moving the lever down causes carriage travel toward the headstock. When chuck is spinning in the forward or
4.Feed/Lead Selector Lever (G, Fig. 13) - located on the front of the headstock. Used whenever setting up for threading or feeding.
Caution: in the "A" position, never run the lathe higher than 650 RPM.
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