For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09
EVS Toolroom Lathes
-25-
O P E R A T I O N
H. Cutting Fluid Flow Control Lever:
Controls
the flow of cutting fluid from the nozzle.
I.
Compound Slide Handwheel:
Moves the
compound slide forward or backward.
Includes an indirect-read graduated scale
(distance represents actual tool movement—
not amount of material removed).
J.
Carriage Lock Bolt:
Secures the carriage in
place for greater rigidity and accuracy when
using the cross or compound slide for the
machining operation.
K. Thread
Dial:
Indicates when to engage the
half nut during threading operations.
L.
Thread Dial Chart:
Indicates on which thread
dial reading to engage the half nut for
specific inch or Whitworth thread pitches.
M. Spindle ON/OFF Lever:
Starts, stops and
reverses direction of spindle rotation.
N. Half Nut Lever:
Engages and disengages the
half nut for threading operations.
O. Apron:
Houses the carriage gearing and
internal components.
P. Quick Change Feed Direction Knob:
Changes
apron feed direction without having to stop
the lathe and move the headstock feed
direction lever.
Q. Feed Control Lever:
Engages and disengages
the cross feed and carriage feed gearing.
R. Manual Carriage Oil Pump:
Draws oil from
the apron case and lubricates the carriage
and ways through various oil ports.
S. Cross Slide Handwheel:
Moves the cross
slide toward or away from the workpiece.
Includes an direct-read graduated scale
(distance represents amount of material
removed from diameter of workpiece).
T. Carriage
Handwheel:
Moves the carriage
from side-to-side along the bed.
Control Panel
Figure 36. Control panel.
Z
Y
X
W
V
U
U. Tachometer Display:
Displays the current
spindle speed in RPM.
V. Spindle Speed Dial:
Changes the spindle
speed within the set speed range.
W. Power Light:
Illuminates when lathe is
receiving power.
X. Cutting Fluid Pump Switch:
Start/stops the
cutting fluid pump motor.
Y. Jog Button:
Turns the spindle motor
ON
while being pressed and held.
Z. Emergency Stop Button:
Stops all machine
functions. Twist clockwise to reset.
