Southbend SB1052F TURN-X Controls Components, Master Power Switch, Two-Speed Motor Switch

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 I N T R O D U C T I O N 14" TURN-X®Toolroom Lathe

Controls &

Components

Refer to Figures 2–7and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls of this lathe.

Master Power Switch

The rotary switch shown in Figure 2 toggles incoming power ON and OFF to the lathe controls. It also prevents the electrical cabinet door from being opened when the switch is ON.

Main Power

Switch

Figure 2. Location of the master power switch.

Two-Speed Motor Switch

The two-speed motor switch has three positions:

•Low (left position), enables speeds in the right headstock spindle speed chart

•OFF (middle position)

•High (right position), enables speeds in the left headstock spindle speed chart

Two-Speed

Motor Switch

Figure 3. Location of the two-speed motor switch.

Headstock
	A
E	B
F	C
	D
G

Figure 4. Headstock controls.

A.Spindle Speed Charts: Display the arrangement of the spindle range and spindle speed levers for each of the 16 spindle speeds. The two-speed motor switch selects the available speeds from the high or low spindle speed chart.

B.Spindle Range Lever: Selects the speeds shown in the left (high) or right (low) spindle speed chart to be active.

C.Spindle Speed Lever: Selects one of the four available spindle speeds within the selected speed range.

D.Threading and Feed Charts: Displays the necessary configuration of the gearbox levers and end gears for different threading or feeding options.

E.Gearbox Range Lever: Shifts the quick- change gearbox into low range, neutral, or high range.

F.Headstock Feed Direction Lever: Controls the direction that the leadscrew and feed rod rotate.

G.Quick-Change Gearbox Levers: Control the leadscrew and feed rod speed for threading and feed operations.

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