Before operating this metal lathe, read this instruction manual and
familiarize yourself with the required adjustments, operation
procedures, maintenance and lubrication.
CLEANING & PREPARING LATHE BEFORE THE FIRST TEST
RUN
After unpacking, remove the paper (or grease found on unpainted
ground surfaces) from the machine and using a non-volatile
solvent and a brush, remove grease.
During transport and unpacking, it is likely that debris will be
present on top of the lathe. Do not move the carriage and the
tailstock until the rest of the metal lathe (mainly the bed) has been
thoroughly cleaned.
Remove all accessories and machine parts from the tool box and
install all the handles and knobs. Fix the follow rest to the carriage
using 2 cap screws and fix the steady rest inbetween the chuck
and the carriage.
Make sure that all lubrication points and oil levels have been
inspected before putting your metal lathe into operation. See
“Lubrication Points” section further in this manual before operating
your lathe.
This machine is equipped with 2 V-belts from the motor to the
lower rear pulley. It is advisable to check the belt tension before
starting the metal lathe. There should be no more than a 1/2”
center deflection with light finger pressure. Adjust the V-belt
tension as necessary. V-belts which are tensionned too tightly will
damage the bearing.
Before performing test runs, set the changing lever on the lowest
speed and let the machine operate for 20 minutes. If everything is
functionning normally, increase the spindle speed step by step
until the highest speed, each step operating for 5 minutes.
FIGURE 1
CLEANING, TEST RUN,
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LATHE
1
- Headstock
2
- Chuck safety guard
3
- Steady rest
4
- Tool post
5
- Follow rest (not fully shown)
6
- Top slide
7
- Cross slide
8
- Bedway
9
- Tailstock
10
- Control switches
11
- Gear box
12
- Chuck
13
- Carriage
14
- Start
15
- Feed shaft
16
- Leadscrew
17
- Gear rack
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
Getting to know your Metal Lathe
Optional Accessories available:
• KLC-3M -Live Center (MT#3)
• SS-1236 -Stand
• KM-057 -7pc. Deluxe Cutter Holder Set
