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PM-1030V v5 2020-10
Copyright © 2020 Quality Machine Tools, LLC
CLEANUP
Metal surfaces may be protected by thick grease and/or paper.
Carefully remove these using a plastic paint scraper, dispos-
able rags and a light-oil such as WD-40.
INITIAL CHECKS
Read Section 3 if unsure about any item in the following
1. Check oil level (sight glasses) in the
gearbox
and
apron
,
see Section 4.
2. Remove the belt cover left of the headstock. Make sure
the belt is set for the desired speed range, and properly
tensioned, four bolts, arrowed in Figure 1-1.
3. Replace the belt cover.
4. If a chuck or faceplate is installed check tightness of the
three nuts on the spindle nose.
5. Lower the chuck guard.
6. Set the spindle speed knob fully counter clockwise, low-
est speed, Figure 1-2.
7. Check that there are no clamps or locks on moving parts.
8. Set the saddle and cross-slide to approximate mid-travel,
9. Make certain that the power feed levers are disengaged,
Figure 1-3.
10. Be sure the E-Stop button has not been pushed in (it
should pop out when twisted clockwise). FAQs, page 2.
11. Set the motor control switch to F = Forward, Figure 1-4.
12. Connect 110 Vac power. The tachometer (speed) display
should light.
Figure 1-1
Drive belt adjustment
LEVELING
The following procedure ensures that the lathe bed is in the
same state as it was when the lathe was checked for accuracy
in manufacture — level from end to end along the bed, and
from front to back. In other words, no warping.
Make sure all leveling mounts and/or shims are
properly
weight bearing
, firmly in contact with the floor. Check and ad
-
just level from end to end using a precision machinist’s level,
When selecting a location for the lathe, allow sufficient room at
the right to allow removal/servicing of the leadscrew.
Be sure to keep all lifting gear clear of any part of the
lathe, especially the leadscrew at the front. Use spreaders
if necessary, at least "2-by" studs.
Before lifting, protect the bed, then remove the chuck if in-
stalled. Move the tailstock and saddle as far to the right as
possible to balance the machine at the point(s) of suspension.
With the lathe in its permanent location, level it using metal
shims under the cabinets, or (preferred), install eight leveling
mounts in the mounting holes of the two stand cabinets, 4 to
each cabinet.
SETTING UP THE LATHE
The PM-1030V is shipped in two packing cases, one for the
lathe, one for the optional stand. When installed on the stand,
the machine can be lifted in one piece by an overhead hoist
or forklift with slings and/or chains, all items rated for a total
weight of at least 1/2 ton. A suggested setup for lifting is shown
in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Lifting with slings
if available. If not, use the most reliable level on hand. Check
and adjust level front-to-back across the bed using a matched
pair of spacer blocks to clear the Vee tenons on the bed ways.
The blocks need to be at least 1/4 inch thick, ground or other-
wise accurately dimensioned. Alternatively, check for level on
the ground surface of the cross-slide as the saddle is traversed
from end to end. See also “Aligning the Lathe” in Section 3.