Central Machinery T34706 - Maintenance; Cleaning and Lubrication

VI. Operation
Tool rest (Figure 16)
1.
2.
The tool rest [1] can be used with or
without the arm (2].
Tu move the tool rest base [3], lousen
the lock lever [4], and move the base to the
right or left and back or front. Tighten the
lever [4] when the tool rest base is in the
desired position.
. When using the arm [2], make the necessary
adjustments using lock levers [5] and [6]
to position the tool rest.
. Tighten all tool rest lever handles [4-5-6] and
ensure there is adequate clearance between
the workpiece and the tool rest assembly
before turning the lathe on.
. The tool rest can also be repositioned to the
extension bed for use on outboard turnings.
(Figure 17)
IMPORTANT:
MAKE
SURE
THE
TOOL
REST
IS
ADJUSTED
TO
BE
AS
CLOSE
TO
THE
WORKPIECE
AS
POSSIBLE.
ROTATE
THE
WORKPIECE
BY
HAND
TO
CHECK
CLEARANCE
BEFORE
TURNING
THE
LATHE
"ON".
KX. Maintenance
WARNING:
FOR
YOUR
OWN
SAFETY,
TURN
THE
SWITCH
"OFF"
AND
REMOVE
THE
PLUG
FROM
THE
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
BEFORE
PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE
OR
LUBRICATION
WORK
ON
THE
LATHE.
.
Blow
out
dust
accumulation
inside
the
motor,
housing,
and
bed
assembly
frequently.
.
Å
coat
of
automotive
wax
applied
to
the
bed
will
help
keep
the
surface
clean
and
the
movement of the tool rest and tailstock smooth.
.
Periodic
lubrication
of
the
spring
levers
and
other
Uneaded
parts
will
make
these
parts
easier to operate.