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Describes the construction and features of the lathe bed.
Details the headstock construction and spindle.
Explains the carriage, cross-slide, and top-slide mechanisms.
Describes the carriage apron and its controls.
Details the tailstock construction and features.
Explains the leadscrew and its function.
Covers the motor, belt drive, and electrical components.
Explains how to correctly set up the cutting tool.
Describes manual operation of the slides.
Details using the automatic feed for longitudinal turning.
Explains taper turning by adjusting the tailstock.
Describes taper turning using the top slide.
Details turning operations between centres.
Explains thread cutting using gear wheels.
Guide to selecting optimal speed and cutting depth.
Explains the function and use of the safety slipping clutch.
Details 3 or 4 jaw universal chucks for various workpieces.
Describes the 4-jaw chuck for asymmetrical components.
Explains the drill chuck for centring and twist drills.
Details the arbor for mounting drill chucks.
Describes the live centre mounted on ball bearings.
Support for shafts on the tailstock end.
Follows tool movement for slender workpieces.
Instructions for setting up the steady.
Describes the set of 6 ground turning tools included.
Mounts on top slide for holding four tools.
Protects operator from flying turnings.
Details the 8 gear wheels for thread cutting.
General operation and setup of the toolpost grinder.
Steps for preparing the grinding wheel.
Recommended cutting speeds and feeds for grinding.
Instructions for attaching the grinder to the lathe.
Procedure for external grinding operations.
Procedure for internal grinding operations.
How to perform taper grinding with the toolpost grinder.
Maintenance advice for the toolpost grinder.
How to adjust main spindle bearings for play.
Adjusting gib strips for slide movement.
Correcting end float in feed screws.
Eliminating backlash in feed screw nuts.
Adjusting the top slide spindle for backlash.
Adjusting the half-nut guide for free movement.
Eliminating backlash in the leadscrew.
Procedure for replacing a broken shear pin.
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