Machine test
Now is the time to test the machine.
1/ Close the door. If you try to start the machine with the door open the machine will
not start, as the safety switch is not made.
2. Check that there are no tools fitted, it is far safer to test the machine with out the
tools fitted.
3/ Check that the red emergency /stop switch is in the fully out position.
4/ Check that the machine is clear of all tools and other loose objects.
5/ Check that all the adjusting and locking handles are tight.
6/ Start the lathe by pressing the green start knob.
7/ Now is the time to check that all the safety switches are functioning correctly
before you fit any tools
8/ With the machine running, press the red emergency / stop switch. The motor should
have the power removed and slow down
9/ With the machine running open the door very slowly until the door switch
functions. The motor should have the power removed and slow down. Close the door
and wait for the motor to completely stop before you fully open the doors.
10/. If any of the safety switches fail to operate correctly do not use the machine
until the fault has been corrected.
Indexing head
The lathe is provided with an indexing head
that can lock the spindle in up to 24
positions. To lock the spindle loosen the
indexing pin clamping knob, move towards
the indexing plate and rotate the spindle
until the relevant hole lines up with the pin.
Engage the pin and tighten the knob. The
lathe is provided with a spindle clamping
block that when activated will ensure that
the spindle cannot move. This eliminates
any backlash in the system.
Various equal positions are achievable by
using different combinations of holes as
listed below.
Divisions Pin numbers
2 = 12,24
3 = 8,16,24
4 = 6,12,18,24
6 = 4,8,12,16,20,24
8 = 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24
12 = 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24
24 = 1 to 24
It is recommended that the drive belt be
removed when using the indexing.
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