Use and Care Manual

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use a minimum of two clamping screws when
installing a cutting tool.
Figure 11
10.5 Apron
The apron (A, Fig. 11) is mounted to the carriage.
In the apron a half nut is fitted. The half nut gibs
can be adjusted from the outside. The half nut is
engaged by use of a lever. Quick travel of the
apron is accomplished by means of a bed-mounted
rack and pinion, operated by a hand wheel on the
front of the apron.
10.6 Tailstock
The tailstock (B, Fig. 11) slides on a v-way and can
be locked at any location by a clamping lever. The
tailstock has a heavy-duty spindle with a Morse
Taper #3.
10.7 Leadscrew and Feed Rod
The leadscrew (C Fig. 11) and feed rod (D, Fig. 11)
are mounted on the front of the machine bed. They
are connected to the gearbox at the left for
automatic feed and lead. They are supported by
bushings on both ends. Both are equipped with
brass shear pins.
10.8 Gear Box
The gear box (E, Fig. 11) is made from high quality
cast iron and is mounted to the left side of the
machine bed.
10.9 Steady Rest
The steady rest (F, Fig. 11) serves as a support for
shafts on the free tailstock end. The steady rest is
mounted on the bedway and secured from below
with a bolt, nut and locking plate. The sliding
fingers require continuous lubrication at the contact
points with the workpiece to prevent premature
wear.
10.10 Follow Rest
The traveling follow rest (G, Fig. 11) is mounted on
the saddle and follows the movement of the turning
tool. Only two fingers are required as the turning
tool takes the place of the third. The follow rest is
used for tuning operations on long, slender
workpieces. It prevents flexing of the workpiece
from the pressure of the cutting tool.
The sliding fingers are set similar to the steady
rest, free of play, but not binding. The sliding
fingers require continuous lubrication at the contact
points with the workpiece to prevent premature
wear.
11.0 Controls
Figure 12
1. Emergency Stop Switch (A, Fig. 12) -
depress to stop all machine functions. Caution:
lathe will still have power. Turn clockwise to
re-set.
2. Jog Switch (B, Fig. 12) - Depress and release
to advance spindle momentarily.
3. Power Indicator Light (C, Fig. 12) - Lit
whenever lathe has power.
4. Feed Rod/Leadscrew Selector (D, Fig. 12)
Use knob and lever to activate leadscrew and
feed rod.
5. High/Low Speed Selector Lever (E, Fig. 12) -
Move to the left for low speed range. Move to
the right for high speed range.
6. Four Step Speed Selector Lever (F, Fig. 12)
- Use to select one of four spindle speeds in
either high or low range.
7. Feed Direction Selector (G, Fig. 12) - Selects
carriage travel direction when the chuck is
rotating in the forward direction or counter-
clockwise as viewed from the front of the
chuck.
8. Feed Rate Selector (H, Fig. 12) - Use knobs
and handles to set desired feed, or lead rates.
9. Forward/Reverse Lever (I, Fig. 13) - Pull
lever up for clockwise spindle rotation
(reverse). Push lever down for counter-
clockwise spindle rotation (forward). Neutral