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13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe | For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 | |
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To level the machine, use a precision level to make sure the bedways are level from
—If using the included leveling pads (see Figure 17), place them under the six leveling jack bolt locations, then adjust the bolts to level the lathe.
Jack Bolts
Pads
Figure 17. Leveling pads and screws.
—If using mounting hardware that does not allow for adjustment, level the lathe by placing metal shims between the lathe base and the floor before bolting it down.
Assembly
With the exception of the handwheel handles, the lathe is shipped fully assembled.
To install the handwheel handles, thread the large handle into the carriage handwheel and the small handle into the cross slide handwheel, as shown in Figure 19.
H
andwheel
H
andles
Figure 19. Handwheel handles installed.
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Lag screws and anchors, or anchor studs
(below), are two popular methods for bolting machinery to a concrete floor. We suggest you research the many options and methods for mounting your machine and choose the best one for your specific application.
Anchor
Stud
L
ag Screw
and Anchor
Figure 18. Common types of fasteners for bolting
machinery to concrete floors.
Most electrical codes require that machines connected to the power source by fixed conduit MUST be secured to the floor.
Lubricating Lathe
GEARBOXES MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL!
OIL MAY NOT BE
SHIPPED WITH MACHINE!
Refer to Lubrication Section
for Correct Oil Type.
The headstock,
Damage caused to the bearings and gears from running the lathe without oil in the reservoirs will not be covered under warranty. Refer to the Lubrication section, beginning on Page 66, for details on how to check, add oil, and prime the headstock oil pump.
