Use and Care Manual

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7.2 Uncrating and Cleanup
Machine is heavy. Use an
appropriate lifting device and use extreme
caution when moving the machine to its final
location. Failure to comply may cause serious
injury.
1. Finish removing the wooden crate from around
the lathe.
2. Unbolt the lathe from the shipping crate
bottom.
3. Choose a location for the lathe that is dry, has
good lighting, and has enough room to be able
to service the lathe on all four sides.
4. Move the carriage and tailstock to the tailstock
end of the bed.
5. Assemble parts fastened to the crate bottom
used to lift the lathe. See Fig. 3. (Note: Lifting
parts are not tightened in Fig. 3 to show
detail.) Using a piece of leather or a block of
wood under the metal block to protect the
ways during lifting is highly recommended.
Figure 3
6. With adequate lifting equipment, slowly raise
the lathe off the shipping crate bottom. Make
sure lathe is balanced before moving to sturdy
bench or optional stand.
7. To avoid twisting the bed, the lathe's location
must be absolutely flat and level. Bolt the lathe
to the stand (if used). If using a bench,
through- bolt for best performance.
8. Clean all rust protected surfaces using a mild
commercial solvent, kerosene or diesel fuel.
Do not use paint thinner, gasoline, or lacquer
thinner. These will damage painted surfaces.
Cover all cleaned surfaces with a light film of
Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy Medium.
9. Remove the end gear cover. Clean all
components of the end gear assembly and
coat all gears with a heavy, non-slinging
grease.
10. Using a machinist’s precision level on the
bedways, check to make sure lathe is level
side to side and front to back. Loosen
mounting bolts, shim, and tighten mounting
bolts, if necessary. The lathe must be level to
be accurate.
7.3 Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw)
Read and understand all
directions for chuck preparation. Failure to
comply may cause serious injury and/or
damage to the lathe.
Note: Before removing the chuck from the spindle,
place a way board across the bedways under the
chuck.
1. Support the chuck while turning three
camlocks 1/4 turn counter-clockwise with the
chuck key enclosed in the toolbox. Figure 4
shows the cam in the secure position. Line up
the two marks (A, Fig. 4) for removal.
Figure 4
2. Carefully remove the chuck from the spindle
and place on an adequate work surface.
3. Inspect the camlock studs. Make sure they
have not become cracked or broken during
transit. Clean all parts thoroughly with solvent.
Also clean the spindle and camlocks.
4. Cover all chuck jaws and scroll inside the
chuck with Mobilith® AW2. Cover the spindle,
cam locks, and chuck body with a light film of
Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy Medium.
5. Lift the chuck up to the spindle nose and press
onto the spindle. Tighten in place by turning
the cam locks 1/4 turn clockwise. The index
mark (A, Fig. 4) on the camlock should be
between the two indicator arrows (B, Fig. 4). If
the index mark is not between the two arrows,
remove the chuck and adjust the camlock
studs by either turning out one full turn (if cams
will not engage) or turning in one full turn (if
cams turn beyond indicator marks).
6. Install chuck and tighten in place.
ATTENTION: Only when the incised line on the
chuck lines up with that on the spindle, can the
chuck be mounted.