CHESTER Voyager Lathe, Operation Manual, Page: 5 / 66

2. Uncrating and Cleaning
1.
Remove the crate from around the lathe carefully.
2. Unbolt the lathe from the shipping crate base.
3.
Choose a suitable location for the lathe that is dry, is well lit and that has
enough room around to be able to perform maintenance to the entire machine.
4.
Place two steel rods or pipes (of sufficient strength) into the four holes (A, Fig
1) of the lathe stand. Place slings around the rods (make sure that they are of a
sufficient capacity). DO NOT lift by the spindle. Use a crane to list the machine
and slowly raise the lathe from the base, make sure that the lathe is balanced
before moving.
Fig 1
5.
To avoid twisting the bed, the lathes location must be absolutely flat and level,
use an engineer’s precision level on the beds ways in both the longitudinal and
cross directions. Levelling pads have been included with the machine, use these
and the levelling screws to adjust the level of the machine. The lathe must be
level to be accurate.
6. Clean the anti-rust oil from the surfaces of the machine with a mild
commercial solvent or kerosene. Do not use paint thinner, gasoline or lacquer
thinner as these will damage the painted surfaces. Once the surfaces have been
cleaned apply a thin layer of machine oil to protect the bare metal surfaces from
rust.
7.
Open the end gear door, clean all of the components and the coat the gears
with heavy oil or non-slinging grease, close the door before use.
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