Mini Metal Lathe Owner's Manual | Online Manuals

Owner's Manual for the Mini Metal Lathe has 48 pages Model G8688 revised date: JUNE, 2012 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 2 Manual Accuracy........................................................................................................................ 2 Contact Info................................................................................................................................ 2 Machine Description.................................................................................................................... 2 Identification............................................................................................................................... 3 Machine Data Sheet................................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................................................................................................... 6 Safety Instructions for Machinery................................................................................................ 6 Additional Safety for Metal Lathes.............................................................................................. 8 SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 9 110V Operation.......................................................................................................................... 9 SECTION 3: SET UP...................................................................................................................... 10 Needed for Set Up.................................................................................................................... 10 Unpacking................................................................................................................................ 10 Inventory.................................................................................................................................. 11 Hardware Recognition Chart..................................................................................................... 12 Clean Up.................................................................................................................................. 13 Site Considerations.................................................................................................................. 13 Moving & Placing Mini Lathe.................................................................................................... 14 Installing Handwheel Handles................................................................................................... 15 Test Run................................................................................................................................... 16 SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................... 17 Speed & Power Controls........................................................................................................... 17 Chuck Jaws.............................................................................................................................. 18 Replacing Chuck Jaws.............................................................................................................. 19 Removing/Installing Chuck or Faceplate.................................................................................. 20 Tailstock................................................................................................................................... 21 Tailstock Positioning................................................................................................................. 21 Dead Center............................................................................................................................. 22 Tool Post.................................................................................................................................. 22 Steady Rest.............................................................................................................................. 23 Cross Slide............................................................................................................................... 24 Compound Slide........................................................................................................................ 24 Carriage................................................................................................................................... 25 Gear Charts.............................................................................................................................. 26 Change Gears.......................................................................................................................... 26 Cutting Threads........................................................................................................................ 27 SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................... 28 SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 30 Schedule.................................................................................................................................. 30 Cleaning................................................................................................................................... 30 Lubrication................................................................................................................................ 30 SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................................................................................................... 31 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 31 Adjusting Gibs........................................................................................................................... 34 Replacing Motor Brushes.......................................................................................................... 34 Tailstock Alignment................................................................................................................... 35 Electrical Components.............................................................................................................. 37 Parts Breakdown...................................................................................................................... 38 Parts List.................................................................................................................................. 39 WARRANTY AND RETURNS........................................................................................................ 45.