For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 | O P E R A T I O N | EVS Toolroom Lathes |
Power Feed Controls
The feed direction lever (Figure 81) controls direction of the carriage. The quick change feed direction knob (Figure 82) reverses the feed direction of the carriage while the lathe is running.
FORWARD |
NEUTRAL |
REVERSE |
Feed Direction Lever
Figure 81. Feed direction lever.
Figure 82. Quick change feed direction knob.
To engage the power feed:
1.Make sure the spindle is OFF and has come to a complete stop.
2.Use the feed direction lever to select the direction that the feed rod will rotate.
Note: The feed rod rotation will be the reverse of what is shown on the control panel diagram if the quick change feed direction knob is engaged.
DO NOT move the feed direction lever on the headstock while the spindle is turning, or damage will occur to the headstock gearing.
3.Use the feed control lever on the front of the apron to engage power feed for either the carriage or the cross slide (see Figure 83). To engage the carriage, push the lever to the left and down. To engage the cross slide, push the lever to the right and up.
Note: Sometimes you need to slightly rotate the handwheel of the component you are trying to engage, so that the gears can mesh.
Cross Feed
Neutral | Carriage Feed |
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Figure 83. Feed control lever positions.
To use the quick change feed direction knob:
1.While the lathe is running, place the feed control lever in neutral.
2.Push or pull the quick change feed direction knob to change the direction of the feed rod.
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