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13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe | For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 | |
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Figure 4. Control panel.
G.Power Light: Illuminates when lathe controls are receiving power.
H.Coolant Pump Switch: Controls the coolant pump motor.
I.Jog Button: Starts forward spindle rotation as long as it is pressed.
J.STOP Button: Stops all machine functions. Twist clockwise to reset.
Carriage
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Figure 5. Carriage controls. |
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L.Compound Rest Handwheel: Moves the tool toward and away from the workpiece at the preset angle of the compound rest.
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N.Carriage Lock: Secures the carriage in place when to ensure accuracy during operations where it should not move.
O . Thread Dial and Chart: Dial indicates when to engage the half nut during inch threading operations. Chart indicates which thread dial reading to engage the half nut for specific inch thread pitches.
P.Spindle Lever: Starts and stops spindle rotation in either direction.
Q . Half Nut Lever: Engages/disengages the half nut for threading operations.
R.Apron Feed Direction Knob: Changes direction of the carriage or the cross slide feed without having to stop the lathe and move the headstock feed direction lever.
S.Feed Selection Lever: Selects the carriage or cross slide for power feed operations.
T.Carriage Handwheel: Moves the carriage along the bed.
U.Cross Slide Handwheel: Moves the cross slide toward and away from the workpiece.
