CHESTER Voyager Lathe, Руководство по эксплуатации

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The gearbox (D, Fig 12) is made from high quality cast iron and is mounted to the left
side of the machine bed.
Steady Rest
The steady rest (E, Fig 12) serves as a support for shafts on the free tailstock end.
The steady rest is mounted on the bed way and secured below with bolt, nut and
locking plate. The sliding fingers require continuous lubrication at the contact points
with the workpiece to prevent premature wear.
To set the steady rest:
1.
Loosen the three hex
screws
2. Loosen the knurled
screw and open the sliding fingers until the steady rest can be moved with its
fingers around the workpiece. Secure the steady rest into position.
3.
Set the fingers snugly
to the workpiece and secure the three hex socket screws. The fingers should be
snug but not overly tight. Lubricate the sliding points with heavy oil.
4.
After prolonged use,
the fingers will show wear, re-mill or file the tips of the fingers.
Follow Rest
The travelling follow rest (F, Fig 12) is mounted on the saddle and follows the
movement of the turning tool. Only two fingers are required as the place of the third
is taken by the turning tool. The follow rest is used for turning long and slender
workpiece, it prevents the workpiece from flexing due to the pressure created by the
cutting tool.
The sliding fingers are set in a similar fashion to the steady rest, snug but not overly
tight. Always use a heavy oil to lubricate the contact point.
Controls
1.
Control Panel – located on the front of the
gearbox
A.
Coolant On/Off Switch (A, Fig 13), turns
the coolant on and off.
B.
Power Indicator Light (B, Fig 13), will
illuminate when the lathe has power.
C.
Emergency Stop Button (C, Fig 13), press
to stop all of the machine functions.
Caution – lathe will still have power, twist
the button to re-set.
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