Contents
Variable Speed Lathe
Customer Service
Updates
Scope of Manual
Manual Feedback
Table of Contents
Adjusting Drive Belts
Foreword
About This Machine
8K Lathe
Identification
Basic Controls Components
Master Power Switch
Control Panel
Carriage components
Carriage Tailstock
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Understanding Risks of Machinery
Basic Machine Safety
F E T Y
Additional Metal Lathe Safety
Additional Chuck Safety
For Cleaning & Assembly
Required for Setup
Preparation Overview
Typical preparation process is as follows
Availability
Power Supply Requirements
Full-Load Current Rating
Circuit Requirements
Extension Cords
Grounding Requirements
Inventory
Unpacking
Before cleaning, gather the following
Cleaning & Protecting
Basic steps for removing rust preventative
Location
Leveling
Leveling & Mounting
Mounting
Machine Base Work bench
Connecting Power
Power Connection
Disconnecting Power
Lubricating Lathe
To test run your machine
Test Run
Engaged
Factory adjustments that should be verified
Recommended Adjustments
Spindle Break-In
To perform the spindle break-in
Operation Overview
To install the chuck
Chuck Installation
Correct
Scroll Chuck Clamping
Chuck Removal
To remove the chuck
Mounting Workpiece
Jaw Chuck
To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate
Faceplate
Installing Tooling
Using Quill
To install tooling in the tailstock
Tailstock
Aligning Tailstock to Spindle Centerline
Offsetting Tailstock
To offset the tailstock
To align the tailstock to the spindle centerline
Looking down from above Move tailstock toward
Dead Centers
Centers
Live Centers
Mounting Center in Tailstock
Mounting Center in Spindle
Removing Center from Spindle
To mount a center in the tailstock
Mounting Workpiece Between Centers
Carriage & Slide Locks
To install a tool in the tool post
Installing Tool
Compound Rest
Four-Way Tool Post
To align the cutting tool with the tailstock
Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle Centerline
Center
Top View
Spindle Speed
Manual Feed
To Change the Drive Belt Position
Selecting Spindle Speed Range
Tools Needed Qty
Selecting Spindle Speed
Power Feed Threading Setup
Timing Belts & Pulleys
Pulley Deflection
Setting Power Feed Rate of 0.0041/rev
Setting Power Feed Rate
Setting Thread Pitch of 12 TPI
Setting Threading Controls
Thread Dial
16 B
12, 20, or 28 TPI
Thread Dial Chart
10, 14, or 18 TPI
16, 24, or 32 TPI
To change the position of the feed direction gears
Changing Feed Direction
SB1281-MT#2 High-Performance Live Center Set
Accessories
SB1470-Steady Rest for SB1001 SB1471-Follow Rest for SB1001
SB1391-D1-3 Back Plate
SB1245-MT#2 Bull Nose Center
SB1354-South Bend Cast-Iron Workbench Legs, 1 Pair
Daily, After Operations
Maintenance Schedule
Ongoing
Daily, Before Operations
Spindle Bearings
Lubrication
Oil Gun
To lubricate the feed direction gears
Feed Direction Gears
Longitudinal Leadscrew
Grease Fittings
Bedways & Slides
Jaw Chuck
Machine Storage
Leadscrew End Play Adjustment
To prepare the lathe for storage
To remove leadscrew end play
To adjust the saddle gib
Gib Adjustment
Saddle Gib
To adjust the drive belts
Adjusting Drive Belts
Cross Slide & Compound Rest Gibs
Pulley Deflection
Trou B Leshooti NG
Trou B Leshooti NG
Wiring Diagram Color KEY
Electrical Safety Instructions
A12-30-10 To ON/OFF
Electrical Cabinet Wiring Diagram
Description
Headstock
Bed & Timing-Belt
Bed & Timing-Belt Pulleys Parts List
Saddle & Cross Slide
Tool Post Lever
Compound Rest & Tool Post
Apron
Quill
Electrical & End Cover
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Door Closed Label
Labels
Page
Page
Warranty
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