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CHESTER 920 - User Manual

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920 Lathe
Manual
Chester UK Ltd
Clwyd Close
Hawarden Industrial Park
Hawarden
Chester
CH5 3PZ
Tel: 01244 531631
Email: sales@chestermachinetools.com
www.chestermachinetools.com
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Summary

Safety Rules for Machine Tools

General Machine Safety Guidelines

Provides essential safety instructions for operating machine tools, covering general precautions and best practices.

Eye Protection Requirement

Emphasizes the critical need for wearing safety glasses during lathe operation to prevent eye injuries from flying debris.

Safety Rules for Lathes

Lathe-Specific Operation Safety

Details safety precautions specific to lathe operations, including interaction with moving parts and tool handling.

Technical Specifications

Setting Up and Preparing for Operation

Machine Controls Overview

Control Identification and Function

Identifies and describes the purpose of each control lever, switch, and handwheel on the lathe.

Working with the Lathe

Setting the Turning Tool

Explains the correct procedure and height alignment for setting the turning tool relative to the workpiece.

Taper Turning Techniques

Screw Cutting and Clutch Operation

Bearing and Slide Adjustments

Main Spindle Bearing Adjustment

Guides on adjusting main spindle bearings to eliminate end play without over-preloading.

Cross and Top Slide Adjustment

Explains how to adjust gib strips on cross and top slides for smooth, play-free movement.

Feed Screw End Float Adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting feed screw end float on the saddle slides.

Adjustment Procedures

Top Slide Spindle Backlash Adjustment

Describes how to adjust the top slide spindle to eliminate backlash.

Half-Nut Guide Adjustment

Guides on adjusting the half-nut guides for smooth, play-free operation.

Leadscrew Backlash Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the leadscrew to eliminate backlash via the grub screw.

Maintenance and Belt Adjustment

Lubrication Plan

Daily Lubrication Tasks

Lists all lubrication points requiring daily attention, specifying oil or grease.

CHESTER 920 Specifications

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BrandCHESTER
Model920
CategoryLathe
LanguageEnglish

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