ADENDORFF ELATHE-140, Instruction Manual & Parts List

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The importance and methods of spindle leveling
adjustment
1.switch on to make the spindle turn while the
spindle is set up at 1170 r.p.m .by putting the
palm of the left hand on the headstock cover to
fell its chatter. An unrevealing spindle will lead
to lathe chatter.move leveling block (either “A”
or “B” left or right to adjust until your left hand
feels the minimum chatter.
2.Afterwards, change the spindle speed to
1800r.p.m or 770 r.p.m. and check the leveling with same way as we did
at 770r.p.m by adjusting the leveling block”A” or “B”.
7.lathe alignment part.2
using a 12 In.(305mm) ground steel bar fitted between headstock
and tailstock centers, check the alignment by fitting a dial-test indicator to
the topside and traversing the center line of the bar.(Fig .6)
To correct error release the tailstock
clamp lever (Fig.7) A and adjust the two
set-over screws provides. Continue with
checking and correction until the alignment
is perfect.