Before operating this metal lathe, read this instruction manual and
familiarize yourself with the required adjustments, operation
procedures, maintenance and lubrication.
CLEANING & PREPARING LATHE BEFORE THE FIRST TEST
RUN
After unpacking, remove the paper (or grease found on unpainted
ground surfaces) from the machine and using a non-volatile solvent
and a brush, remove grease.
During transport and unpacking, it is likely that debris will be present
on top of the lathe. Do not move the carriage and the tailstock until
the rest of the metal lathe (mainly the bed) has been thoroughly
cleaned.
Remove all accessories and machine parts from the tool box and
install all the handles and knobs. Fix the follow rest to the carriage
using 2 cap screws and fix the steady rest inbetween the chuck and
the carriage.
Make sure that all lubrication points and oil levels have been
inspected before putting your metal lathe into operation. See
“Lubrication Points” section further in this 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 should be no more than a 1/2” center deflection
with light finger pressure. Adjust the V-belt tension as necessary.
V-belts which are tensionned too tightly will damage the bearing.
Before performing test runs, set the changing lever on the lowest
speed and let the machine operate for 20 minutes. If everything is
functionning normally, increase the spindle speed step by step until
the highest speed, each step operating for 5 minutes.
FIGURE 1
CLEANING, TEST RUN,
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LATHE
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- Headstock
2
- Chuck safety guard
3
- Steady rest
4
- Tool post
5
- Follow rest (not fully shown)
6
- Halogen Lamp
7
- Collant system
8
- Top slide
9
- Cross slide
10
- Bedway
11
- Tailstock
12
- Control switches
13
- Gear box
14
- Chuck
15
- Foot brake
16
- Carriage
17
- Start
18
- Feed shaft
19
- Leadscrew
20
- Gear rack
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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13
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Getting to know your Metal Lathe
Optional Accessories available:
• KLC-3M -Live Center (MT#3)
• KM-054 -Taper Attachment
• KM-057 -7pc. Deluxe Cutter Holder Set
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