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CX801 

HEAVY DUTY BENCH 

TOP LATHE 

User Manual 

Summary of Contents for CX801

Page 1: ...CX801 HEAVY DUTY BENCH TOP LATHE User Manual ...

Page 2: ...8 Installing the Tool Rest 8 Installing the Bed Extension optional 9 Installing Removing Tailstock Center 9 Installing Removing Faceplate 10 Installing Removing Headstock Center 10 Test Run 11 ON OFF Switch 11 Changing Spindle Speed 12 Tool Rest Base 13 Tailstock Quill 13 Tailstock 13 Faceplate 13 Alignment Between Centers 14 Maintenance 14 Trouble Shooting 15 Parts Breakdown 16 Pars List 17 Warra...

Page 3: ...attached before using the machine again Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that the keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine Keep your work area clean Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the chance if an accident Do not use the machine in dangerous environments Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area...

Page 4: ...re plugging in the power cord Never leave the machine running and unattended Turn the power OFF Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop Start and stop the machine yourself Do not have anybody help you do this Always wear a face dust mask if operation creates a lot of sawdust and or chips Always operate the tools in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use a...

Page 5: ...hase 1 2 HP 110V 60 HZ 6Amps Speed 1725 RPM Swing Over Bed 10 254mm Swing Over Tool Rest Base 7 1 2 190mm Distance Between Center 15 394mm Tailstock Travel 3 83mm Spindle Size 7 51 64 x 1 7 8 Spindle TPI 1 x 8 TPI Spindle Taper MT2 Spindle Center 5 127mm Tailstock Taper MT2 Tailstock Center 5 127mm Number of Spindle Speeds 6 Spindle Speed Ranges 480 1270 1960 2730 3327 4023 RPM Bed Width 8 3 16 20...

Page 6: ...6 PHYSICAL FEATURES ...

Page 7: ...ly For the protection of your eyes you need to have safety glasses The unpainted surfaces or parts of the lathe are coated with rust prevention waxy oil and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces IMPORTANT When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your machine will most likely be positioned mos...

Page 8: ...ment and also inaccurate turning Level the machine by turning the four leveling screws located at the four corners at the base of the bed Loosen the nut by using a wrench before adjusting leveling screw turn the leveling screw manually until the correct level is achieved Tighten the nut to lock the leveler in place Figure 2 Leveling screw and nut Locate the hole on the tool rest base and thread th...

Page 9: ... to make leveling adjustments between the lathe bed and the bed extension by using a straight edge guide INSTALLING REMOVING TAILSTOCK CENTER Clean the tailstock center shank and the tailstock quill and insert the center firmly by hand into the tailstock quill To remove the tailstock center from the tailstock quill simply turn the quill movement hand wheel until the quill end is nearly inside the ...

Page 10: ...e above procedure in reverse INSTALLING REMOVING HEADSTOCK CENTER The headstock spindle is designed with an MT2 taper Clean the spindle bore and center s taper and insert the center into the spindle bore firmly by hand Removing the drive center is done by simply knocking it out using the supplied knock out bar When knocking out the center hold it by hand to prevent it dropping down See Figure 8 Fi...

Page 11: ...s equipped with a rocker type paddle switch to start and stop the lathe located at the front side of the bed The switch has a removable locking key to prevent unauthorized operation If the lathe is not in use for long time remove the locking key by pulling it out and storing it in a safe place To start the lathe insert the locking key and turn it ON To stop the lathe shift the switch to the right ...

Page 12: ... is disconnected from the power source Open the V belt guard located on the headstock Loosen the guard lock lever Figure 10 Releasing belt tension Loosen the belt tension lock knob before shifting the belt tension lever and tighten it securely after adjustment Release the V belt tension by shifting the belt tension lever located under the bed shown in Figure 10 Position the V belt on both pulleys ...

Page 13: ...oosen the quill lock lever before turning the hand wheel Tighten it securely after the quill has been moved to the proper position TAILSTOCK The tailstock is used to support the other end of the work piece to be turned on the lathe The tailstock can be moved along the bed slide ways Before moving the tailstock loosen the tailstock lock lever Move the tailstock by hand to the desired position and t...

Page 14: ...stock and tailstock centers aligned MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your lathe in peak performance condition Check your lathe daily for loose mounting bolts damaged cord worn switch and any other unsafe condition CLEANING 1 Everyday after use remove chips from the machine and clean it Apply oil on the sliding surfaces 2 Everyda...

Page 15: ...dically MOTOR DOES NOT RUN WHEN POWER WITCH IS TURNED ON 1 Switch is burnt out 2 Connection wire is loose or damaged 1 Replace the switch 2 Tighten or replace wire MOTOR DOES NOT RUN AT A FULL SPEED 1 Power voltage is too low 2 Motor is damaged 1 Test voltage 2 Check and repair motor MOTOR DOES NOT REACH FULL SPEED 1 Incorrect power wiring 2 Overloaded 1 Replace with correctly sized power wiring 2...

Page 16: ...16 CX801 PARTS BREAKDOWN ...

Page 17: ...24019 20 TAILSTOCK CASTING P0624020 21 ECCENTRIC SHAFT P0624021 22 QUILL LOCK HANDLE P0624022 23 NUT HEX M4 0 7 PN04M 24 SCREW CAP M4 0 7 X 16 PSB16M 25 C RING M30 PR01M 26 PIN ROLL M5 X 30 PRP05M 27 ADJUST SHAFT P0624027 28 SLIDE COLLAR P0624028 29 NUT LOCK M10 1 5 PLN05M 30 SCREW SET M6 1 0 X 6 PSS02M 31 TAILSTOCK HANDWHEEL P0624031 32 QUILL HANDWHEEL HANDLE P0624032 33 ECCENTRIC SHAFT P0624033 ...

Page 18: ...CK M8 1 25 PLN04M 61 SCREW PAN HD PHILLIPS M6 1 0 X 16 PS11M 62 MOTOR PLATE P0624062 63 WASHER FLAT M5 PW02M 63 1 WASHER LOCK M5 PLW01M 64 SCREW CAP SOC HD M5 0 8 X 15 PSB10M 65 TENSION BRACKET P0624065 66 BOLT SQUARE HD P0624066 67 RUBBER SLEEVE P0624067 OT MOTOR P0624068 68 1 CAPACITOR COVER P0624068 1 68 2 CAPACITOR 25MFD 250VAC P0624068 2 68 3 FAN P0624068 3 68 4 FAN COVER P0624068 4 69 DUST G...

Page 19: ...er handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of pu...

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