Virax 162120, Instruction Manual

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Problem Possible causes Corrective actions
The tube is not held
sufficiently by the front
chuck.
The front chuck jaws are worn.
Replace the three jaws of the
front chuck. (See page 39).
The front chuck jaw holders are
worn.
Replace the three jaw holders
of the front chuck. (See page
41).
Thread cutting problems
Problem Possible causes Corrective actions
The die head is hard to
insert correctly.
The head tilting spindle or the
receiving cylinder are fouled.
Clean the spindle and the
receiving cylinder.
The oil flow in the head is
insufficient.
The flow is badly regulated.
Increase the oil flow by turning
the flow regulating wheel. (See
page 21).
The oil system is fouled.
Remove turnings from the
scrap receiver and the oil filter
grid and clean the strainer. (See
page 34).
The oil level is insufficient.
Add oil supplied by Virax (see
page 9) by pouring it directly
into the container. (Minimum oil
level: half the diameter of the
strainer).
The oil is no longer clear.
The oil has been in use for too
long.
Drain the oil (see page 5) and
refill with oil supplied by Virax
(see page 9).
The oil flows out the back
of the tube.
The machine is not sloped
forward by the correct amount.
Position the machine on the
horizontal so that the 2° slope
is maintained. (See page 17).
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