South Bend Tools Oil Country Series, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
....................................................2
About This Machine .............................................2
Identification ........................................................3
Description of Controls & Components ..............4
SAFETY
................................................................10
Understanding Risks of Machinery ..................10
Additional Metal Lathe Safety ..........................12
Additional Chuck Safety....................................13
PREPARATION
....................................................13
Preparation Overview ........................................14
Things You'll Need .............................................14
Power Supply Requirements .............................15
Unpacking ..........................................................16
Inventory ............................................................16
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................17
Location ..............................................................18
Lifting & Moving ................................................19
Leveling & Mounting .........................................20
Assembly ............................................................21
Lubricating Lathe ..............................................21
Power Connection ..............................................21
Test Run .............................................................22
Spindle Break-In ................................................26
Recommended Adjustments ..............................26
OPERATION ........................................................27
Operation Overview ...........................................27
Tailstock .............................................................28
Chucks & Faceplates .........................................29
Steady Rest ........................................................29
Spindle Speed .....................................................30
Manual Feed ......................................................31
Quick Traverse ...................................................32
Power Feed .........................................................33
Four-Position Apron ..........................................38
Coolant System ..................................................38
ACCESSORIES
...................................................39
MAINTENANCE ...................................................40
Maintenance Schedule .......................................40
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................40
Maintenance Checklist ......................................41
LUBRICATION
.....................................................42
Headstock ...........................................................42
Gearbox ..............................................................43
Apron ..................................................................43
Hand-Pump Oiler ...............................................45
Longitudinal Leadscrew ....................................45
Ball Oilers ..........................................................45
End Gears ...........................................................46
Tailstock Gearbox ..............................................47
Coolant Service ..................................................48
Machine Storage ................................................49
SERVICE
..............................................................50
Backlash Adjustments .......................................50
Gib Adjustments ................................................51
Half Nut Clamping ............................................53
Leadscrew & Feed Rod End Play .....................53
Brake Service .....................................................54
Adjusting V-Belts ...............................................55
Replacing Shear Pins .........................................56
Removing & Installing Gap Insert ....................58
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................60
WARRANTY
.........................................................65