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ELECTRICAL & TECHNICAL 

INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

WARNING!

ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE METAL LATHE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! 

POWER SUPPLY

WARNING:

THIS METAL LATHE MUST BE ‘HARDWIRED’ (connected directly to the circuit breaker without the use of a plug). We recommend

that only a qualified electrician do the initial ‘Hardwiring’ of this metal lathe. 

WARNING:

YOUR METAL LATHE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 240V, 15-AMP (MINIMUM) BRANCH CIRCUIT WITH A 15-AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.

THIS METAL LATHE MUST BE GROUNDED

. IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS METAL LATHE CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN

ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION KC-1440ML
Main Specifications

Max. swing over bed ......................................................................................................................................................................14” (355mm)

Max. swing over saddle gap ....................................................................................................................................................20-1/4” (514mm)

Max. swing over cross slide ......................................................................................................................................................8-5/8” (219mm)

Distance between centers............................................................................................................................................................40” (1016mm)

Headstock

Spindle bore diameter................................................................................................................................................................1-7/16” (37mm)

Spindle bore taper ....................................................................................................................................................................................MT#5

Spindle speed range ............................................................................................................................................................8 (70-2000 R.P.M.)

Gear Box

Thread cutting: ......................................................................................................................................................................Inches (4-56 T.P.I.)

...................................................................................................................................................................................... Metric (0.4 - 7mm)

Tool Post, Saddle, Tailstock

Top Slide travel ............................................................................................................................................................................3-1/2” (88mm)

Cross Slide travel ....................................................................................................................................................................6-3/16” (157mm)

Tailstock taper............................................................................................................................................................................................MT#3

Tailstock quill travel ..........................................................................................................................................................................4” (100mm)

Diameter of Tailstock quill ............................................................................................................................................................1-1/4” (32mm)

Motor

Horsepower ................................................................................................................................................................................................2 HP

Voltage ........................................................................................................................................................................................240V, 1 phase

Amperage ..............................................................................................................................................................................................11 amp.

Motor R.P.M.....................................................................................................................................................................................1720 R.P.M.

Motor frequency..........................................................................................................................................................................................60Hz

Summary of Contents for KC-1440ML

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL KC 1440ML COPYRIGHT 2003 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC 14 X 40 GEARHEAD METAL LATHE...

Page 2: ...the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free from defects in materials Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or acciden...

Page 3: ...rings watch because they could get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Roll up long sleeves above the elbows 12 ALWAYS WEAR SAFE...

Page 4: ...T IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE THIS METAL LATHE MUST BE GROUNDED IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS METAL LATHE CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE IF...

Page 5: ...manual before operating your lathe This machine is equipped with 2 V belts from the motor to the lower rear pulley It is advisable to check the belt tension before starting the metal lathe There shou...

Page 6: ...e power longitudinal feed the lower position engages the power cross feed and the center position is the disengaged position The thread lever 12 is used to engage the half nuts when threading The top...

Page 7: ...rts in this manual for reference purposes in case one or many plates have been damaged and are no longer readable FIGURE 6 8 Step Spindle Speed Chart FIGURE 3 Inch Thread Pitch Chart FIGURE 5B Feed Ra...

Page 8: ...s must be followed every time 1 The chuck jaws are numbered ex 3 jaw chuck 1 2 3 and must be placed in numerical order into the chuck 2 If the chuck jaws are to be removed you must replace them in the...

Page 9: ...o place at the desired height and angle The tool post can pivot 3600 for various cutting situations To pivot the tool post assembly loosen lock nut B and pivot tool post retighten lock nut The tool po...

Page 10: ...y interlock to prevent accidental engagement of the half nuts when the lathe is in feed mode There are 3 positions the upper position engages the power longitudinal feed the lower position engages the...

Page 11: ...ation points illustrated below Note Headstock lubrication point 1 After running for the first 3 months change the oil Change oil once a year after first initial oil change To drain oil from the headst...

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