OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Assembly
Version 1.0.1 dated 2015-05-27
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Original operating instructions
TU3008 | TU3008V
GB
The ground must be suitable for the lathe. Make sure that the floor has sufficient load-bear-
ing capacity and is level.
The ground must be prepared in a way that potential coolants cannot penetrate the floor.
Any parts sticking out such as stops, handles, etc. have to be secured by measures taken
by the customer if necessary in order to avoid endangering persons.
Provide sufficient space for the personnel preparing and operating the machine and trans-
porting the material.
Also make sure the machine is accessible for setting and maintenance works.
Provide for sufficient backlight (Minimum value: 500 lux, measured at the tool tip). At lower
illumination intensities, additional illumination has to be ensured e.g. by means of a sepa-
rate workplace lamp.
INFORMATION
The power plug of the lathe must be readily accessible.
3.6
Cleaning the Machine
CAUTION!
Do not use compressed air to clean the machine.
Your new lathe must be completely cleaned after being unpacked to make sure that all the
moving parts and sliding surfaces are not damaged when the machine is operated. Each unit
leaves the factory with all its polished parts and sliding surfaces suitably greased to avoid oxi-
dation in the period of time that elapses, until it is started up. Remove all the wrapping and
clean all the surfaces with a degreaser to soften and remove the protecting greases and coat-
ings.
Clean all the surfaces with a clean cotton cloth and lubricate the lathe as explained in the fol-
lowing section, before connecting the power and beginning to operate the machine.
3.6.1 Lubrication
When initially lubricating and greasing your new lathe, you can check the oil levels through the
viewing pane next to the gears. The oil tank must be filled to the middle of the viewing pane.
Only afterwards can the machine be placed into operation.
The oil in the gearbox must be changed 200 hours after being filled for the first time, then
annually.
"Feed gear“ on page 69
Use the oil types recommended in the reference table
"Operating material “Schmier-
stoffe“ on page 75“ on page 19. This table can be used to compare the characteristics of
each different type of oil of your choice.
The lubrication nipples must be lubricated every 8 hours using an oiler. Furthermore, lubri-
cation of the guides in the machine bed once a day is recommended.
