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SHOPTASK 17-20 XMTC - User Manual

SHOPTASK 17-20 XMTC
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NOTE: THIS IS A SCANNED COPY OF A MANUAL PRINTED IN 1991
SO THE PARTS PRICES ARE NOT ACCURATE.
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Summary

Safety Rules

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety precautions for operating the Shoptask lathe-mill-drill.

Warranty and Registration

Serial Number and Warranty Registration

Procedure for recording serial number and registering the product for warranty.

Initial Setup

Bench Mounting and Footprint

Instructions for bench mounting using Illustration A-1, including dimensions.

Milling Head Installation

Mounting the Milling Head

Step-by-step guide for securely installing the milling head onto the lathe column.

Gearbox Maintenance

Gearbox Lubrication and Inspection

Procedure for checking and lubricating the gearbox for optimal performance.

Electrical Wiring

Motor and Power Cord Wiring Diagrams

Diagrams illustrating wiring for motor cables and power cords.

Shoptask Controls Overview

Control Diagram and Lever Functions

Identification and explanation of various control levers and their functions.

Operating Controls

Lathe and Mill Controls

Detailed descriptions of controls for lathe/mill operation, feed, and cross slide.

Threading Operations

High-Low Gearbox Control

Explanation of the gearbox control for cutting metric and English threads.

Mill Operation

Mill Drive and Speed Selection

How to adjust the mill drive and select mill speeds using belt positions.

Workholding

Three-Jaw Chuck Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the jaws of a three-jaw chuck.

Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Common electrical problems and their solutions for the Shoptask machine.

Machine Maintenance

Unit Lubrication

Detailed chart and instructions for lubricating machine components.

Parts Catalog: Drilling Head

Figure 1: Drilling Milling Head

Detailed breakdown and part numbers for the drilling milling head assembly.

Parts Catalog: Tailstock

Figure 3: Tailstock Parts

List of parts and their numbers for the tailstock assembly.

Parts Catalog: Lathe Bed

Figure 4: Lathe Bed Parts

Detailed illustration and list of parts for the lathe bed.

Parts Catalog: Headstock

Figure 7: Headstock Parts

Comprehensive list of parts for the headstock assembly.

Parts Catalog: Compound Box

Figure 8: Compound Box Components

Illustration and part numbers for the compound box assembly.

Parts Catalog: Tool Post

Figure 9: Tool Post Parts

List of parts for the tool post assembly.

Parts Catalog: Attachments

Figure 11: Attachments Parts

Components for various attachments like chucks and centers.

SHOPTASK 17-20 XMTC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Taper AttachmentOptional
TypeLathe
Swing Over Bed17 inches
Distance Between Centers20 inches
Spindle Bore1.5 inches
Thread Cutting CapabilityYes
ModelSHOPTASK 17-20 XMTC