CHESTER Crusader VS, Operation Manual

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1. Safety Rules for Lathes
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when
the lathe is being used. Study these safety rules and general safety rules before
operating and retain this manual for future use.
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Never attempt any operation or adjustment if the procedure is not understood.
3. Keep fingers away from rotating parts and cutting tools while in operation.
4. Never force the cutting action.
5. Never perform an abnormal or little used operation without referring to the manual
and without the use of adequate blocks, jig stops, fixtures etc.
6. Use of a shop manual such as “machinery’s handbook” or similar is recommended
for cutting speeds and operation detail.
7. Do not remove the drive cover while the machine is in operation. Make sure that
it is always closed.
8. Always remove the chuck key, even when the machine is not in operation.
9. Do not attempt to adjust or remove tools when in operation.
10. Always keep the cutters sharp.
11. Never use the machine in an explosive atmosphere or where a spark could ignite
a fire.
12. Always use identical replacement parts when servicing the machine.
Warning:
Do allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your lathe) to become
commonplace. A careless fraction of a second can lead to severe injury.
2. Machine Specification
Bench lathes are especially suitable for machining, tool toms and repairing working
shops to machine shafts, sleeves and disc workpieces of medium and small sizes.
They can also be used to cut metric thread and imperial, with compact construction
and reasonable composition, they can cut very well. They are easy and reliable to
operate, convenient to repair, high in efficiency and have low noise levels.
Technical Specification
Type VS3 VS4
Swing over bed 356mm 356mm
Swing over cross slide 230mm 230mm
Swing over gap 450mm 476mm
Carriage travel 710mm 960mm
Cross slide travel 178mm
Top slide travel 90mm
Tailstock quill travel 100mm
Tailstock taper MT4
Bed width 186mm
Spindle bore 51mm
Cam lock system D5
Spindle speed 70-2000rpm
Spindle taper MT6
Cutting tool (max section) 20 x 20mm