CX801 HEAVY DUTY BENCH TOP LATHE User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENT General Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 4 Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe Features..................................................... 5 Physical Features ...................................................................................... 6 Un-packing ..................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and have understood completely all instructions, rules and conditions contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Know your machine. For your safety, read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as specific potential hazards pertinent to this machine.
CX801 HEAVY DUTY BENCHTOP LATHE SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Like all power tools and machinery, proper safety and attention must be adhered to. There is danger associated with using any tool or machine so pay careful attention each and every time you use your tool. If you are not familiar with the operations of a lathe, you should obtain the advice and/or instructions from a qualified professional. Read this operation manual carefully and understand it before operating the lathe.
CX801 BENCHTOP LATHE FEATURES MODEL CX801 HEAVY DUTY BENCH TOP LATHE As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer CX801 a Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The CX801 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to. Main Motor..........................................
PHYSICAL FEATURES 6
UNPACKING SETUP The machine is properly packaged in a carton for safe transportation. When unpacking, carefully inspect the crate and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit. Open the crate and check that the machine is in a good condition. There is a bag which contains some loose parts of the machine. After the machine has been un-packed, check that all loose parts shown in Figure-1 are present.
MOUNTING ON A WORKBENCH INSTALLING THE TOOL REST The lathe should be mounted on a workbench of proper height. The workbench must be rigid and flat enough to support the weight of the lathe. Make sure the lathe is mounted firmly on the workbench, otherwise chatter problems will occur while operation. Locate the hole on the tool rest base and thread the lock handle into the hole. See Figure-3. Before you start assembling the machine you need to level the machine using the four leveling feet.
BED EXTENSION (Optional) The bed extension is available as an optional component (MODEL# CX801EXT). The bench top lathe has been factory drilled with two holes at the end of the bed for installing the bed extension. See Figure-5 INSTALLING / REMOVING TAILSTOCK CENTER Clean the tailstock center shank and the tailstock quill and insert the center firmly by hand into the tailstock quill.
INSTALLING / REMOVING FACEPLATE INSTALLING / REMOVING HEADSTOCK CENTER Make sure the switch is in OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source. The headstock spindle is designed with an MT2 taper. Attach the faceplate to the headstock by threading it on the spindle. Now, use knock-out bar and tighten the faceplate as shown in the in Figure-7. Clean the spindle bore and center's taper and insert the center into the spindle bore firmly by hand.
TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely, it is time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation. Carefully look around your machine before turning it on to ensure no tools are left on the machine, all screws and knobs are securely fastened, and all controls are working properly. During the test run the machine should run smoothly and create very little noise or vibration.
CHANGING THE SPINDLE SPEED The CX801 Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe features 6 spindle speed changes: 480, 1270, 1960, 2730, 3327 and 4023 RPM. The turning speed of the lathe is varied with the work-piece diameter to be turned. When turning a smaller diameter of workpiece, a higher spindle speed is recommended. However, proper selection of spindle speed for the work-piece is made by the operator’s experience.
TOOL REST & BASE The tool rest base can be moved along the bed slide-ways. Loosen the tool rest base lock lever before adjusting the carriage position. Tighten the lever securely after position is achieved. lathe. The tailstock can be moved along the bed slide ways. Before moving the tailstock, loosen the tailstock lock lever. Move the tailstock by hand to the desired position, and then tighten the tailstock lock lever securely.
ALIGNMENT BETWEEN CENTERS The center alignment has been adjusted properly at the factory before the machine is shipped to you. However, after lengthy operation, the centers may be out of alignment. At this time center alignment needs to be done. TO ALIGN THE CENTERS: Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source. Remove tool rest base and the tool rest and slide the tailstock with the center towards the headstock. Loosen the four screws securing the headstock to the bed.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS CUTTING TOOL VIBRATION POOR MACHINE ACCURACY CAUSES CORRECTION 1. Work-piece is not clamped firmly. 1. Clamp it firmly. 1. Work-piece is clamped incorrectly. 1. Check balance. 2. Tailstock center and headstock center is out of alignment. 2. Adjust center Alignment. 3. Check machine leveling periodically. 3. Machine leveling loss. MOTOR DOES NOT RUN WHEN POWER WITCH IS TURNED ON MOTOR DOES NOT RUN AT A FULL SPEED MOTOR DOES NOT REACH FULL SPEED 1. Switch is burnt out.
CX801 PARTS BREAKDOWN 16
CX801 PARTS LIST INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 DESCRIPTION IVM SCREW - SET M6-1.0 X 6 HEADSTOCK HANDWHEEL PULLEY SAFETY COVER SCREW - SET M4-0.
46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 57-1 57-2 57-3 57-4 57-5 57-6 58 59 60 61 62 63 63-1 64 65 66 67 OT 68-1 68-2 68-3 68-4 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 BELT TENSION LOCK KNOB PIN - ROLL 3 X 12 SHAFT SPACER M18 COMPRESSION SPRING LOWER PULLEY ACCESS PLATE NUT - HEX 3/8-16 RUBBER FOOT SCREW - PAN HD PHILLIPS M5-0.
WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED 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 labour (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.
