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WARRANTY 

 

 

 

 
Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where 
applicable. This warranty covers 

two years

 for parts and 90 days for labor (unless specified otherwise), to the 

original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from 
misuse, abuse, improper installation or assembly, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of 
maintenance.  

 

Proof of purchase is necessary

All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to 
inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued. 
This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades, bits, belts, cutters, chisels, punches 
etceteras. 
Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries, accidental or otherwise, death to persons or damage to property or 
for incidental contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. 

                                             RETURNS, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS 

To return, repair, or replace a Craftex product, you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1-
800-461-BUSY. Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools.  
For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools, for this machine, please call 1-800-461-BUSY (2879), and 
have your credit card and part number handy. 

 

All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15% for re-stocking and handling with the 
following qualifications. 

 

Returns must be pre-authorized by us in writing. 

 

We do not accept 

collect

 shipments. 

 

Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre-paid to the nearest warehouse  

 

Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase. Returns must be in 
an un-used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return. 
Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable. 

 

Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection. 

 

Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre-paid by our choice of carriers. 

 

Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our 
prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item. 

 

Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour. 

 

Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs. 

 

The Busy Bee Parts & Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us 
with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots. A Busy Bee 
representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done.

 

 

For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to 
bringing your product in for repairs. 

CRAFTEX 2 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY 

Summary of Contents for CT172

Page 1: ...CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE with VARIABLE SPEED User Manual ...

Page 2: ...al Features 6 Proper Grounding 7 Un Packing 7 Assembly 8 Tool Rest 8 Tailstock Live Center 8 Faceplate 9 Headstock Center 9 Test Run 10 On Off Switch 10 Variable Speed Control Knob 10 Re Set Button 11 Tool Rest Adjustment 11 Tailstock Adjustment 11 Faceplate 12 Maintenance 12 Parts Breakdown Parts List 13 Warranty 15 ...

Page 3: ...O NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER allow unsupervised or untrained personnel to operate the machine NEVER reach over the t...

Page 4: ...FF Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop Start and stop the machine yourself To avoid accidental injuries make sure not to have anybody help you do this Always wear a face dust mask if operation creates a lot of sawdust and or chips Always operate the tools in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use a dust collection system whenever possible Turn OFF the...

Page 5: ... proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to Main Motor 120 V 60 Hz 250W DC Swing Over Bed 210mm 8 2 Swing Over Tool Rest 132mm 5 2 Distance Between Center 305mm 12 Tailstock Travel 40mm 1 6 Spindle Size 1 x 8 TPI Spindle Taper MT1 Tailstock Taper MT1 Tool Rests Two 4 5 7 Number of Spindle Speeds Variable Spindle Speed Ranges 750 RPM to 3200 RPM Bed Width 80mm 3 Faceplate Size 145mm 5 7...

Page 6: ...CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED PHYSICAL FEATURES 6 ...

Page 7: ...y to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords In case if you really find it necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 14 gauge to prevent motor damage UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and shipped complete in a carton for safe transportation When unpacking carefull...

Page 8: ...hten the lock lever to secure the tool rest on the bed when it is in the desired position TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER The tailstock quill has a taper hole into which the tailstock live center fits Turn the quill movement hand wheel to bring the quill out Clean the tailstock center shank and the tailstock quill hole and fit the tailstock center into the taper hole firmly by hand Tighten the lock lever to...

Page 9: ...r fits Clean the headstock center shank and spindle hole and fit the headstock center firmly by hand into the headstock spindle through the hole on the faceplate To remove the headstock center use the knockout bar through the hole at the back of the headstock spindle and knock the headstock center out When knocking out the center hold it by hand to prevent it dropping down See Figure 7 Figure 7 Kn...

Page 10: ...operation If the lathe is not in use for long time remove the locking key by pulling it put out and store it in a safe place See figure 8 Figure 8 Locking key To start the lathe insert the locking key and shift the switch up To stop the lathe shift the switch down See Figure 10 VARIABLE SPEED KNOB CT172 is a variable speed lathe You can always increase or decrease the spindle speed while the machi...

Page 11: ...ter adjustment The tool rest should be adjusted so that its top is 3 16 suggested below above the centers Loosen the tool rest lock lever before adjusting tool rest position Tighten the lock lever securely after adjustment Figure 11 Tool rest base adjustment TAILSTOCK ADJUSTMENT The tailstock is used to support the other end of the work piece to be turned on the lathe The tailstock can be moved al...

Page 12: ...es C Worn switch D Any other unsafe condition 2 Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces of the lathe by clean the chips after every use and wiping with dry piece of cloth 3 Apply a thin layer of oil on the bed slide ways and the unpainted cast iron surface to keep the bed rust free 4 A build up of dust in the motor can cause motor damage Periodic cleaning of the motor is not only recommended but ...

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Page 14: ...centric rod 1 16 Tailstock lock handle 1 50A Tool rest 7 1 17 Face plate 1 50B Tool rest 4 5 1 18 Headstock spindle 1 51 Bolt M8X31 1 19 Ball bearing 6004 2RZ Z1 1 52 Plate 1 20 Retaining ring φ42 1 53 lock bolt for tool rest 1 21 Retaining ring φ42 1 54 Tool holder lock handle 1 22 Ball bearing 6004 2RZ Z1 1 55 Fuse 1 23 Headstock 1 56 Carbon brush 2 24 Speed dial switch 1 57 ScrewM5 8 4 25 Speed...

Page 15: ... handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purc...

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