Clarke Metalworker CMD1225C, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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4. Loosen the two nuts and bolts (45 & 48), turn the head handle (54/56), clockwise to
raise the head, remove the wooden transport bracket, retighten nuts and bolts.
5. Your machine has been coated with rust protection to protect it in shipping, all
traces of this must be removed before attempting to use the machine. Commercial
degreaser, kerosene or similar solvent may be used to remove this protection, care
must be taken to avoid getting solvent into the motor and electrical parts i.e.
switches etc, also observe the cleaner manufactures instructions.
6. After cleaning, lightly coat all bright (non painted) surfaces, with a light machine oil,
lightly lubricate all moving parts, i.e. handwheel threads etc (Fig. 1).
7. Before using the machine for the first time, check all functions: refer to Fig.1.
a. Turn the cross feed hand wheel clockwise to move the table inwards, and
anticlockwise to move the table outwards. Tighten the cross feed table lock (157)
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, attempt to turn the hand wheel, the table should not move.
b. Turn the longitudinal hand wheel clockwise to move table to the left, and
anticlockwise to move it to the right. Tighten the two longitudinal locks (157) DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN, attempt to turn the hand wheel, the table should not move.
c. Loosen the head locknuts and turn the head hand wheel clockwise to raise the
head and anticlockwise to lower it. tighten the locknuts.
The Head may be rotated 360°, adjust to the desired angle, then tighten the
locknuts.
d. Loosen spindle lock (72), by turning
anticlockwise, loosen the feed knob
(86) by turning clockwise, pull handle for
rapid speed drilling (84 & 85), spindle
should travel downwards, push handle
in opposite direction, spindle should
return back up.
e. Tighten the feed knob by turning
anticlockwise, turn the fine feed hand
wheel clockwise, the spindle should
travel downwards, turn handle in
opposite direction the spindle should
return back up. Tighten the spindle lock
and attempt to turn the hand wheel,
the spindle should not move.
IMPORTANT: before plugging in and switching
ON, ensure
all items such as
chuck keys and
drifts etc are removed
and stored safely.
Ensure the work area is clean and tidy before
switching the machine on. Plug the machine into
the electric supply, ensuring the correct supply is
available, and switch the power ON.
The ON/OFF switch is located on the left hand side
of the machine, this switch box also incorporates
the forward/reverse switch (Fig. 2). Before switching
ON, select either forward or reverse, it is important
to switch the machine OFF and wait for it stop
rotating before changing direction.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Fig. 7
Gib Strip
Stops
Gib Strip
LONGITUDINAL FEED (Y AXIS)
CROSS FEED (X AXIS)
Gib Strip Adj Screw
Gib Strip Adj Screw
Table Lock X 2
Saddle Lock
strip adjusting screw for the axis that requires adjusting, at the same time slowly turn
the handwheel for the same, the correct adjustment is reached when a slight resistance
is felt on the handwheel.
If necessary repeat the above procedure for the other axis.
Fault Finding
FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
1. Machine does not
run.
Fuse blown.
Faulty switch.
Replace Fuse.
Replace Switch.
2. Motor overheats.
Adjust to Correct Voltage.
Reduce Feed Speed.
Replace Motor.
3. Spindle gets hot.
Insufficient lubrication.
Spindle bearing too tight.
Running high speed for
long periods.
V Belt too tight.
Fill with grease.
Adjust or replace bearing.
Switch OFF and allow to cool
down.
Adjust V belt tension.
4. Spindle stops whilst
cutting.
Loose V belt.
Motor burnt out.
Cutting too deep.
Adjust V belt tension.
Replace motor.
Reduce depth of cut.
5. Micro feed not
smooth.
Clutch loose.
Worm & worm shaft worn
Adjust tension.
Replace
Incorrect voltage.
Feed speed too fast.
Faulty motor.