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