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WARRANTY 

 

 

 

 
Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where 
applicable. This warranty covers 

three years

 for parts and 90 days for labor (unless specified otherwise), to the 

original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from 
misuse, abuse, improper installation or assembly, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of 
maintenance.  

 

Proof of purchase is necessary

All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to 
inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued. 
This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades, bits, belts, cutters, chisels, punches 
etceteras. 
Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries, accidental or otherwise, death to persons or damage to property or 
for incidental contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. 

                                             RETURNS, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS 

To return, repair, or replace a Craftex product, you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1-
800-461-BUSY. Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools.  
For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools, for this machine, please call 1-800-461-BUSY (2879), and 
have your credit card and part number 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 purchase. Returns must be in 
an un-used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return. 
Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable. 

 

Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection. 

 

Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre-paid by our choice of carriers. 

 

Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our 
prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item. 

 

Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour. 

 

Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs. 

 

The Busy Bee Parts & Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us 
with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots. A Busy Bee 
representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done. 

 

For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to 
bringing your product in for repairs. 

CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY 

Содержание CX800

Страница 1: ...CX800 43 X 20 HEAVY DUTY WOOD LATHE with VARIABLE SPEED User Manual ...

Страница 2: ...ving Headstock Center 9 Installing Removing Tailstock Center 9 Installing Removing Faceplate 10 Control Panel 11 Test Run 12 Tailstock 13 Inboard Tool Rest 13 Outboard Tool Rest 14 Spindle Speeds 14 Work piece Inspection 15 Spindle Turning 16 Faceplate Turning 16 Outboard Turning 17 Maintenance 17 Belt Replacement 18 Troubleshooting 21 Parts Breakdown 22 23 Parts List 24 25 Warranty 26 ...

Страница 3: ...O NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER allow unsupervised or untrained personnel to operate the machine NEVER reach over the t...

Страница 4: ...es to a complete stop Start and stop the machine yourself To avoid accidental injuries make sure not to have anybody help you do this Always wear dust mask operation creates a lot of sawdust and or chips Always operate the tools in a well ventilated area and make sure to use a proper dust collection system for optimum dust removal Turn OFF then machine before making any adjustments or servicing Do...

Страница 5: ...e and safety procedures should be adhered to Motor 3 HP 220 V 60 Hz 3 Phase Amp 9 Amp Number of Speeds Variable Speed 50 3000 RPM Spindle Taper MT2 Spindle Size 1 1 4 x 8 TPI RH Swing Over Bed 20 Swing Over Tool Rest 16 3 4 Swing Over Gap 24 7 8 Distance Between Centers 43 Spindle Speed Ranges Variable 50 100RPM 100 2000RPM 150 3000RPM Tailstock Taper MT2 Bed Construction Precision Ground Cast Iro...

Страница 6: ...6 CX800 HEAVY DUTY WOOD LATHE PHYSICAL FEATURES ...

Страница 7: ...ian ensure that the line is properly wired Figure 1 220 Volts outlet for CX800 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX800 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords When it is necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 12 gauge to preve...

Страница 8: ... C T Handle Wrenches 2 D Faceplate 1 E Knockout Rod 1 F Tool Rests 2 G Lathe No Shown 1 SETUP Before setting up your machine you should read and understand the instructions given in this manual The unpainted surfaces of this lathe are coated with rust preventive waxy oil and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage the painted surfaces Figur...

Страница 9: ...hand so that it does not fall on the lathe bed when it is knocked out See figure 5 Insert the knockout rod through the opposite end of the headstock and tap the center to remove it See figure 5 Figure 5 Removing headstock center INSTALLING REMOVING TAILSTOCK CENTER The CX800 comes with an MT2 tapered center for the tailstock TO INSTALL THE CENTER Loosen the quill lock lever and rotate the tailstoc...

Страница 10: ... other side of the headstock allowing turning work piece more than 20 in diameter TO INSTALL THE FACEPLATE Make sure the switch is in the OFF position the cord is disconnected from the power outlet Pull the spindle lock pin out and rotate it from nine o clock unlocked position to twelve o clock locked position See figure 7 Figure 7 Spindle lock pin Rotate the spindle by hand until the lock pin eng...

Страница 11: ...ion of the spindle to clockwise or anticlockwise D SPINDLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB Adjusts the spindle speed from low to high within the range the belt is positioned on the pulleys E SPINDLE RPM DIGITAL READOUT Shows the spindle RPM rotation per minute in digital form WARNING The faceplate must be properly threaded onto the spindle and secured by tightening the four set screws to prevent the work piece...

Страница 12: ... or if it vibrates excessively shut the machine OFF immediately and disconnect from the power source Investigate to determine the problem with your machine See page 21 for troubleshooting 6 Push the OFF Emergency Stop Button in it should turn the machine OFF and stop the rotation the spindle 7 Do not re set the switch and push the ON button The machine should not start at this point If the machine...

Страница 13: ...in different positions and different angles on the lathe bed The tool rest can also be positioned and secured in different angles and height TO POSITION THE INBOARD TOOL REST ON THE LATHE BED Loosen the tool rest holder lock lever see figure 12 and slide the tool rest holder to the desired position on the lathe bed Tighten the lock lever and secure it in place Loosen the lock lever securing the to...

Страница 14: ...djust the tool rest height and position it as required for the operation and tighten the lock lever SPINDLE SPEEDS The CX800 features three speed ranges and these speed ranges are selected by positioning the belt on different grooves of the pulleys See figure 14 Figure 14 CX800 speed range The low speed range is used when turning a work piece where a lot of material must be removed and rough finis...

Страница 15: ... INSPECTION The work piece must be inspected before turning Some work pieces are not safe to turn or may require adjustment before they are safe for turning Before turning any wood make sure to inspect it for nails staples small pieces of stone or metal and any other object which is dangerous to come on contact with the chisel If the work piece contains any of these objects and it comes in contact...

Страница 16: ...e center comes in contact with the work piece Make sure the live center is aligned with the marked center on the end of the work piece Now loosen the quill lock lever and rotate the tailstock hand wheel pushing the live center into the work piece about 1 4 and re tighten the quill lock lever Position the tool rest approximately 1 8 above the work piece center and 1 4 away from the work piece Befor...

Страница 17: ... and wiping with dry piece of cloth 3 Apply a thin layer of oil on the bed slide ways and the unpainted cast iron surface to keep the bed rust free 4 A build up of dust in the motor can cause motor damage Periodic cleaning of the motor is not only recommended but mandatory for normal wood lathe performance WARNING Before starting the lathe rotate the spindle by hand and make sure that there is eno...

Страница 18: ... from the power source Loosen the set screws securing the hand wheel shown in figure 18 and remove the hand wheel Figure 18 Securing set screws Loosen the set screws securing the shaft joint as shown in figure 19 and unthread the shaft joint and remove it Figure 19 Removing the shaft joint Loosen the set screws securing the shaft joint adaptor Unthread the shaft joint adaptor and remove it See fig...

Страница 19: ...door and loosen the motor lock lever Use the motor height hand wheel to raise the motor up Retighten the lock lever and remove the belt from the motor pulley See figure 24 Figure 24 Removing the belt from motor pulley Remove the belt from the spindle pulley Now with one hand holding the spindle from inside of the headstock tap the spindle using mallet from outboard side towards the tailstock See f...

Страница 20: ...pindle and secure it by tightening the set screws on it Align the key way with the key on the shaft joint and reinstall the shaft joint onto the shaft joint adaptor securing it by tightening the set screws Install the hand wheel and secure it by tightening the set screws Make sure the belt is installed on the right grooves on the pulleys and tensioned properly Tighten the lock lever to lock the mo...

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Страница 24: ...K LEADSCREW 42 SHORT HANDLE 43 ECCENTRIC SPINDLE 44 TAIL STOCK SPINDLE 45 THIMBLE SPINDLE 46 BEARING 47 MOVEABLE THIMBLE HEAD 48 TAIL STOCK ECCENTRIC SHAFT 49 CONTROL PANEL FACEPLATE 50 SCREW CAP 3 16 24 1 2 52 NUT LOCK M12 1 75 53 WASHER FLAT 1 2 54 SLIDE PLATE 55 HANDWHEEL 56 HANDWHEEL HANDLE 57 TOOL REST BASE 58 TOOL REST 59 TUBE 60 L BRACKET 62 TOOL REST LOCK SHAFT 63 INVERTER PWR CORD 64 LIMI...

Страница 25: ...HAFT 114 ADJUST HANDLE M12 1 5 80 115 ADJUST HANDLE M12 1 75 20 116 ADJUST HANDLE M12 1 75 25 117 BOLT HEX M8 1 25 30 118 WASHER FLAT 8 5 16 2 THICK 119 NUT LOCK M8 1 25 120 SCREW SET M8 1 25 10 121 SWITCH ASSY 122 BRACKET 124 SWITCH BOX 125 STRAIN RELIEF PG11 126 STRAIN RELIEF PG13 5 127 RING SHAFT 128 RING SHAFT 129 RUBBER HANDLE COVER 130 SCREW SET 5 16 18UNC X 1 4 131 LIMIT SWITCH 132 LIMIT SW...

Страница 26: ...r 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 pur...

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