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Mini Metal Lathe 7 x 12
OWNER’S MANUAL
THE HEADSTOCK
The motor provides a direct drive to the spindle via an internal tooth type belt. Spindle speed is
variable, and is regulated by the Speed Control Knob (23)on the main control panel.
The spindle is provided with an internal No.3 Morse taper to accommodate a center for use with
a face plate or turning clamp.
The 3-jaw self-centering chuck(4) is mounted on the spindle flange. To remove the chuck,
simply remove the three securing nuts on the rear of the flange then pull it out together with the
three mounting studs.
Note:
The chuck has a protection cover. Opening the cover turns off the main power of the
lathe, so keep the cover closed during operation.
THE RUNNING GEAR
The Running Gear is protected by a cover (22). Open the cover of the gear box on the left side
of the machine, and select the gear of the correct size according to the desired feeding rate or
pitch size (refer to ‘The Gear Box’ in the Operating Instruction/Settings and Adjustments
section). Install the appropriate gear into the gearbox and connect it to the leadscrew. (Refer to
the “changing gear label “on the machine.)
Automatic feeding (forward or reverse) is enabled or disabled by the control clutch toggle
switch (24) on the main panel. Turn the switch to the center position for manual feeding or to
the forward or reverse position for automatic feeding.
THE TAILSTOCK
The Tailstock Casting (9) may be moved along the bed to any desired position and secured in
position by two screws on the front of the tailstock to lock the tailstock wedge. The tailstock
spindle includes an internal No. 2Morse taper for use with the Center provided.
THE SADDLE AND THE CROSS-SLIDE
The saddle carries the Compound Slide (7), on which is mounted the Tool Post (5) allowing
intricate and delicate operations to be performed. It is driven by a leadscrew via a Drive Nut, to
provide automatic feed when the Clutch (24) is positioned for forward or reverse feeding.
Mini Metal Lathe 7 x 12
OWNER’S MANUAL
Bolt Chart
Before Each Use
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately.
Never operate the lathe with a damaged part.
• Check the lathe for correct function before starting operation. Ensure that the lathe is clean
to perform its function correctly and that all the parts of the machine are present and in
place.
See the Maintenance section for repair of machined surfaces.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
13
14
Description
Headstock
Spindle flange
Chuck guard
3-Jaw chuck
Tool post
Cross slide (saddle)
Compound slide
Chip tray
Tailstock
Quick lock
Bed
Leadscrew support
Compound slide feed handle
Thread dial indicator(Optional accessory)
Part No.
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16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Description
Automatic feed lever
Cross-slide feed handle
Apron
Manual(saddle)feed handle
Leadscrew
Motor brush cap
Thread dial indicator table(optional accessory)
Running gear cover
Variable speed control knob
Forward/off/reverse switch
Emergency speed range lever
High/Low speed range lever
Lead screw Fwd/Neutral/Rvrse lever