If you need to move the lathe around with the top of the box removed you will need to
use two pallet jacks as the base will bend if only one is used.
It is therefor recommended that you move the lathe to the filal position before you
remove the box top.
Assembly and setup
Adjusting the machine level
The machine is provided with 4 bolts to adjust the lathe level. It is important that the
lathe is level and does not rock. Fit the leveling bolts into the holes provided in the
support leg and the head stock base leaving the lock nuts loose. Place a spirit level
along the bed of the lathe and adjust the bolts until the machine is level. Place the
spirit level at 90 degrees and adjust the bolts until the lathe is level in that direction.
Re check and fine adjust if required then tighten the lock nuts.
Note the machine must not rock on the bolts, as it will be unstable.
Note the machine is provided with 2 holes in the head stock base and 2 in the support
leg to allow you to bolt the lathe to the floor if you require [bolts not provided]. If you
decide to bolt the lathe to the floor, do not over tighten the bolts as both parts of the
machine are made of cast iron and if the lathe is not perfectly flat on the floor you
could break the castings.
Cleaning the machine.
Remove the rust protection grease with WD 40 or similar solvent
It is important that you remove all the grease and re lubricate with a Teflon bases
lubricant. Teflon has fewer tendencies to attract sawdust and cause clogging. You
should also wax the bed as this also protects the steel from rust.
Moving pallet with two pallet jacks
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