CX700 10” x 22” METAL LATHE with DIGITAL
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1. S PO rm 20 Headstock and Tailstock Eee ee e 21 Main Spirale Beads coe enc te kia 22 M maa aasan aksuta Sas 22 u 24 OPTIONS A A a A 25 TOUS IN e AG 26 Fans Diagram Litas 27 48 A RN 49 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACHINES Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the user manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the machine CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators hearing protection and safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IS important Keep the area free of dust dirt and other debris in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely operate your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs is in operation NEVER reach over the machi2. While test running the machine check the following The Emergency Stop amp ON OFF buttons are working properly The chuck and jaws are properly secured and working properly While the machine is running turn the variable speed control knob clockwise to make sure it is working properly Let the machine run for 10 minutes at the Low Speed During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the lathe or it vibrates excessively turn OFF the power switch immediately and disconnect from the power source Investigate if you can find out the problem with your machine See page 26 for troubleshooting If the machine is running smoothly proceed to the next step Change the belt for High Speed and let the machine run for another 10 minutes See page 16 for details on speed change Turn the machine OFF and turn the Forward Reverse switch to position Turn the machine back ON and make sure the spindle is rotating clockwise reverse WARNING Do not make any adjustments while the machine is running Failure to follow this warning can cause serious personal injuries to the operator and damage to the machine SPEED CHANGE The rotating speed of the headstock is controlled by the positioning of the belts on the pulleys These are accessed by removing the cover on the end of the headstock Refer to the plate on the headstock to determine which belt combinations produce what speeds The sp
3. MODEL 700 10 x 22 METAL LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED As part of the growing line of Craftex metalworking equipment we are proud to offer the CX700 a 10 x 28 Metal Lathe with Digital Readout The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CX700 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to en 1 HP 0 75 KW DC90 V 8 Amps Swing Over 10 250mm Swing Over Cross Slide 5 1 2 140mm amp Distance Between Centers 21 3 4 550mm M Bod RE EN 5 5 16 135mm Through Spindle 718 21mm Spindle Nose Taper MT3 Number of Spindle Speeds Variable Range of Spindle Speeds 100 1100 RPM B 200 2200 RPM Number of Metric Threads 15 Range of Metric Threads 0 35mm 3 5mm Number of Imperial Threads 27 amp Range of Imperial Threads 8 56 T P l Tool Post 4 Way Compound Slide Travel 3 80mm Max Cross Slide Travel 4 100mm
4. Maximum Carriage Travel 22 550mm Tailstock Spindle Travel 2 1 2 65mm Taper in Tailstock Spindle MT2 Overall Dimension of the lathe Length 47 x Width 26 x Height 22 o 165 Kgs 364 Ibs Warranty 3 Years S CRAFTEX P To T mo o wo gt CX700 METAL LATHE PHYSICAL FEATURES 880058 FI P ax 3 Variable Speed Switch Spindle RPM Digital Readout Headstock ON OFF Emergency Switch Forward Reverse Switch 3 Jaw Chuck Four Way Tool Post Tail Stock Quill Lock Lever Tail Stock Tailstock Lock Lever Tail Stock Hand Wheel Tailstock Adjustment Screw Lathe Bed Nx X lt Cl HO WO VO z Lead Screw Chip Tray Thread Dial Indicator Half Nut Lever Feed Selector Lever Carriage Hand Wheel Cross Slide Hand Wheel Gearbox Oil Fill Plug Feed Thread Selector Knob Oil Sight Glass Feed Rate Selector Knob Threading Feeding Table Feed Direction Lever SETUP Before setting up your machine you should read and understand the instructions given in this manual The unpainted surfaces of this lathe are coated with a rust preventive waxy oil and you will want to remove this before starting assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces WARNING CX700 is a very heavy machine do not over exert yourself Use fork truck or other mechanical devices for safe movi
5. 70 71 72 73 74 76 77 00 CO N NI CO 34 GEAR BOX PARTS BREAKDOWN 02 06 WASHERFLATM6 08 16 09 15 21 SPINDLE LOCATING BLOCK 34 SCREW M6 1 0 X 12 WASHER 2 36 STEADY REST PARTS BREAKDOWN REST CASTING JAW 03 SPECIAL SCREW 06 NUT HEX M12 1 75 08 BOLT HEX 12 1 75 X70 09 WASHERFLATMI2 ADJUSTING SCREW FOLLOW REST PARTS BREAKDOWN REST CASTING 06 WASHERFLATM10 07 SCREW CAP 8 1 25 X 30 08 WASHER FLAT M8 38 TAILSTOCK PARTS BREAKDOWN END COVER PLATE OIL PORT M6 KEYCAX15 00 KEY C4 X 15 LEAD SCREW 26 SCREW ___ S 28 32 PIN 4 X 30 PIN OA 2 HAND WHEEL 40 HEADSTOCK PARTS BREAKDOWN Mi N t gt a A E if LI IE SKA AN NZ VA i a n w g GN 22 113 112 117 116 Ko p 112 8 a 7 LIGHT SWITCH ZH A NUT HEX M4 0 7 17 DIGITAL SPEED DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED DISPLAY SPEED GOVERNOR COVER COVER 0 CABLE 2 X 0 75 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ge N 2 2 NIN O1 18 19 20 3 4 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 __27__ 28 29 30 31 32 33 _ 34 38 _ 39 40 4 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
6. X T Figure 45 CX700 Stand inventory LIST OF CONTENTS QTY 1 Right Cabinet 1 C Connecting Brackets 2 D Mounting Hardware 1 Bag STAND ASSEMBLY Before attaching the brackets to the stands thread the bolts into the holes to break the paint ensuring smooth threading after Connect the left and right cabinet by attaching the brackets to the cabinets and securing those using screws and washers provided Cabinet Brackets Figure 46 Mounting the lathe on the stand Once both the brackets are properly secured to the cabinets position the chip tray on the cabinets aligning the holes on the chip tray with the holes on the cabinet Now position the lathe on the stand using a fork truck Align the holes on the machine with the holes on the chip tray and the cabinets Open the cabinets and insert the bolts and washers provided with the stand from the top and tighten the nuts from inside cabinets E Figure 47 Lathe mounted on the stand CX700 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem_________ Possible Reason Elimination Surface of workpiece is too Tool blunt Resharpen tool Tool springs Clamp tool with less overhang Feed too high Reduce feed Radius at the tool tip too small Increase radius Workpiece becomes coned Centers are not aligned tailstock has Adjust tailstock to the center offset
7. Top slide not aligned well cutting with Align top slide well the top slide Lathe 15 chattering Feed too high Reduce feed Slack in main bearing Adjust the main bearing Center runs hot Workpiece has expanded Loosen tailstock center Tool has a short edge Cutting speed too high Reduce cutting speed life Crossfeed too high Lower crossfeed finishing allowance should not exceed 0 5mm Insufficient cooling More coolant Flank wear too high Clearance angle too small Increase clearance angle Tool tip not adjusted to center high Correct height adjustment of the tool Cutting edge breaks off Wedge angle too small heat build up Increase wedge angle Grinding crack due to wrong cooling Cool uniformly Excessive slack in the spindle bearing Adjust the slack in the spindle bearing Arrangement vibrations arrangement Cut thread is wrong Tool is clamped incorrectly or has Adjust too to the center been started grinding the wrong way Grind angle correctly Wrong pitch Adjust the right pitch Wrong diameter Turn the workpiece to the correct diameter Spindle does not activate Emergency stop switch activated Unlock emergency stop switch 26 BED PARTS BREAKDOWN OO C 1 BED 2 9 O 2 SCREWCAPM8125X16 WASHER FLAT M8 L 4 WASHER LOCK MB 6 SCREW 0 7 12 _____ 8 PIN4X20 _________ 2 MN __ LEADSCREW RACK LONG BE SCREW 4 0 7 X 10 SSCRAFTEX 29
8. 3 38 39 40 41 43 N SUPPORT SCREW CAP M10 1 5X 20 SCREW CAP M10 1 5 X 20 SCREW CAP M6 1 0 X 10 COVER COVER 48 49 COVER COVER NUT HEX M8 1 25 44 45 46 65 PLUG PLUG ooo 67 70 GEAR GEAR ______ C1 O1 O1 01 01 01 QI A A 09 IN N s 57 58 59 2 3 4 6 6 6 NIN sa 77 85 87 FLANGE FLANGE OIL SEAL 17 X 30 X 10 71 72 75 76 9 CO 7 8 82 83 84 100 101 102 103 104 105 s 91 92 93 94 97 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 SCREW M8 01 25 X 25 BRACKET WASHER M8 WASHER LOCKING M8 NUT HEX M8 1 25 SCREW CAP M8 1 25 X 30 WASHER M8 CHUCKS FACEPLATE PARTS BREAKDOWN BACK PLATE FOR CX700CHUCK3 SCREW HEX M8 1 25 X 25 FOR CX700CHUCK3 BACK PLATE FOR CX700CHUCK4 125MM 4 JAW CHUCK ___9 220MMFACEPLATE 48 L WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable This warranty covers three years for parts and 90 days for labor unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accide
9. Figure 28 Turning between centers IMPORTANT Always use a small amount of grease on the tailstock center to prevent center from over heating THREAD CUTTING several different threads can be cut using the proper combination of gears and settings IMPERIAL THREAD When cutting inch threads the half nut and threading dial are used to thread in a conventional manner The threading and feeding chart on the headstock specifies at which point a thread can be entered using the threading dial METRIC THREAD The only difference in metric thread cutting is that the half nut must remain engaged during the entire threading process The thread dial can not be utilized Auto Feed selector Lever Half Nut Lever Figure 29 Half nut and threading dial Set the machine up for the desired thread pitch Start the machine and engage the half nut When the tool reaches the end of the cut stop the machine by turning the motor off and at the same time back the tool out off the work piece so that it clears the thread Do not disengage the half nut lever Reverse the motor direction allowing the cutting tool to traverse back to the starting point Repeat these steps until you have obtained results 18 LEFT AND RIGHT THREAD CUTTING The left and right thread cutting is done using the feed direction selector knob Turning the feed direction selector knob counter clockwise cuts left thread while turning it clockwise
10. acceptable range it may be necessary to turn a new shoulder on the back plate Before turning a new shoulder measure the diameter of the recess in the back of the chuck accurately Remove approximately one half of the thickness of the shoulder approximately 1 5mm Remove the same thickness off the face of the mounting surface Remove Headstock Figure 34 Turning new shoulder on back 20 The finished diameter of the shoulder should be 0 025mm larger than the diameter of the recess in the chuck This is a critical step in minimizing chuck run out Re install the chuck and check for run out HEADSTOCK amp TAILSTOCK ALIGNMENT The headstock and tailstock alignment has been adjusted properly in the factory before the machine is shipped to you However after lengthy operation the headstock and tailstock may be out of alignment To check the centers alignment Center drill a 150mm piece of bar stock on one end and position it between the headstock and tailstock as shown in figure 35 Figure 35 checking headstock and tailstock alignment Turn approximately 0 025mm off diameter Measure the stock with a micrometer If the stock is thicker at the tailstock end the tailstock needs to be moved towards you to the amount of taper See figure 36 Move tailstock in equal to amount of taper TAILSTOCK Figure 36 Stock thicker at the tailstock end If the stock is thinner at the tailstock end the
11. cuts right thread IMPORTANT We suggest selecting the low speed It provides stronger torque while operation CHANGE GEARS REPLACEMENT To replace the change gears Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is unplugged from the power outlet Unscrew the two fastening knobs and remove the protective cover to access the change gears Unscrew the bolt from the lead screw and the square bolts shown in figure 30 from the quadrant bolts in order to remove the change gears Figure 30 Change gears replacement Select the proper gear set according to your requirements from the chart given on the head stock and install it onto the quadrant using nuts removed Re install the protective cover GIBS ADJUSTMENT There are two main gib screws adjustment for the machine the cross slide gib screws and the top slide gib screws WARNING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source before making any adjustments Failure to do so can result serious personal injury CROSS SLIDE GIB SCREWS ADJUSTMENT The adjustment 9105 are located on the left side of the cross slide To adjust gib loosen the nuts holding the gibs Tighten the gibs until excess movement is eliminated and retighten the nuts See figure 31 _ Cross Slide Nuts amp Gibs Figure 31 Cross slide adjustment gib screws TOP SLIDE GIBS ADJUSTMENT Locate the adjustment gibs on
12. lt gt CRAFTEX MAK C171 CX700 10 x22 METAL LATHE with DIGITAL READOUT User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS General SaIeyNSUUCHO S 3 Specitic Sale INSIUCTIONS u m E 4 FO EJST A 5 Py SICA eT 6 el 7 UN PACKINJ Ga La C 7 una Qu aa s asas 8 GUCK EE D FU R R 9 s es 9 KOM W ee 10 A 10 misere IPP AEO 10 PN 11 HEadsIock CONO Su rati 11 12 5121016 l 12 Carnage uyu uuu a PARNI 12 Load OC I GW dE 13 R RE NOE ERA EN 14 Elo unu On isuu sss 14 o e 15 Sbeeuehange e 16 Longitudinal Turning with Auto Feed pp 17 Url 17 Facing ana u u Rain 17 uuu dia 18 Thread Cutting u ee sr 18 change Gears Replacements e a 19 SIM M Zad 19
13. tailstock needs to be moved away from you to the amount of taper See figure 37 Move tailstock in equal to amount of taper TAILSTOCK Figure 37 Stock thinner at the tailstock end TO MOVE THE TAILSTOCK Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power outlet Adjust the tailstock offset to the amount by turning the adjustment screw shown in figure 38 Adjustment Screw Figure 38 Tailstock offset adjustment screw Turn another 0 5mm off the stock and check for taper Repeat this procedure until the tailstock is aligned with the headstock MAIN SPINDLE BEARINGS The main spindle bearings are adjusted at the factory If end play becomes evident after considerable use the bearings may be adjusted Loosen two hex socket cap screws in the slotted nut shown in figure 39 Tighten slotted nut until all end play is taken up The spindle should still revolve freely Figure 39 Main spindle bearing adjustment Re tighten the two hex socket cap screws CAUTION Make sure not to tighten the hex socket cap screws excessively or it will damage the bearing LUBRICATION Lubricate all slide ways lightly before every use WARNING Lathe must be serviced at all lubrication points and all reservoirs filled to operating level before the lathe is placed into service Failure to comply may cause serious damage GEARBOX Oil must be up to the indicator mark in
14. the oil sight glass as shown in figure 45 Fill by pulling plug shown in figure 40 00688840 a LA pil i Sight do S Glass Figure 40 Fill plug location 22 CHANGE GEARS Apply a few drops of oil on the gears teeth and avoid getting oil on the pulleys and belt Figure 41 Gears SADDLE Lubricate the four oil ports A shown in figure 42 with 20W machine oil once daily CROSS SLIDE Lubricate two oil ports B shown in figure 42 with 20W machine oil Figure 42 Oil ports locations TOP SLIDE Lubricate the two oil ports shown in figure 43 with 20W machine oil once daily Figure 43 Top slide oil ports LEAD SCREW Lubricate the oil port C shown in figure 44 with 20W machine oil once daily TAILSTOCK Lubricate the two oil ports D shown in figure 44 once dally Figure 44 Oil ports locations MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your lathe in peak performance condition 1 Treat the machine with care keep it clean and grease and lubricate it regularly Only through good care you can be sure that the working quality of the machine will remain constant WARNING Make sure the machine is turned off and the cord is disconnected from the power source before servicing and removing replacing any components on the machine 2 Oil grease and cleaning agents are pollutants and must not be disp
15. the side of the top slide as shown in figure 32 Loosen the nuts holding the gibs and then tighten the gibs until excess movement is eliminated Once all the gibs are tightened properly retighten the nuts e lt E igi Li 4 7 vn Slide REV yuts amp Gibs Figure 32 Top slide adjustment gibs screws CHUCK RUN OUT If your lathe requires a higher level of accuracy you may find it necessary to true up the chuck to ensure minimal run out To check and correct the chuck run out Mount a piece of bar stock in the chuck The stock should protrude approximately 50mm Use a dial indicator and measure the run out at the end of the bar In most cases the amount of run out will not exceed 0 12mm over 50mm which should be accurate enough for most applications If the run out on the chuck is excessive e g greater than 0 15mm the excess run out should be eliminated Start by removing the chuck Remove the bolts securing the back plate to the chuck Tap along the edge of the mounting shoulder until the chuck and back plate are free of each other and thread back plate onto the spindle Remove about 0 12mm of material from the surface that the chuck mounts to Be careful not to remove any material from the diameter of the shoulder See figure 33 Remove Headstock Figure 33 Turning the back plate Install the chuck onto the back plate and check the run out If the run out is not within an
16. APRON PARTS BREAKDOWN 7 CURSOR 2 PINM3X26 1 1 W 2 2 2 NIN O1 2 2 28 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 0 1 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 4 4 3 BUSHING BUSHING 4 PIN M8 X 35 5 GEAR45T ______ 0 BRACKET 72 73 DIAL DIAL SCREW 4 0 7 X 8 SCREW M6 1 0 X 25 N 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 9 0 5 6 01 01 01 cO 5 6 4 4 5 5 52 53 5 5 5 6 62 63 6 6 7 ae N 74 75 76 77 78 79 81 83 84 2 CRAFTEX 31 CX SERIEs CROSS SLIDE PARTS BREAKDOWN 48 3840 41 4746 18 2 22 W 42 K 2 CD 2 2 NIN O1 2 2 CD O 0 1 2 CD 3 3 3 09109 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 19 4 4 2 4 5 6 8 4 8 9 0 NUT HEX M5 0 8 SCREW SET 5 0 8 X 25 46 WASHER 47 SADDLE 51 GIB PINMBX10 PIN M3 X 10 OIL PORT M10 NUT HEX M6 1 0 58 59 61 HANDLE HANDLE _ _ _ _ _ __ 78 83 PIN OPN _ 0 0 0 84 SPRING 0 5 X 3 5 X 17 43 44 45 6 48 49 50 53 54 55 65 67 46 4 48 49 50 51 583 94 55 958 59 60 61 65 66 67 68 69 70 A 72 73 7 4 gt O1
17. EEL Turning the hand wheel advances or retracts the quill in the tailstock The graduated scale on the hand wheel is adjustable See figure 19 QUILL LOCK LEVER This lock lever locks the quill in position when tightened See figure 19 TAILSTOCK LOCK LEVER Turn this lock lever up to lock and down to unlock the tailstock in position on the lathe bed See figure 19 ADJUSTMENT SCREW This set screw is used to align the tailstock with the headstock See page 21 for details on center alignment zaj alistock Lock Lever Quill Lock Lever Quill Movement Hand Wheel Adjustment Figure 19 Tailstock controls 14 TEST RUN Once you have assembled your lathe completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that the lathe works properly and is ready for operation Remove all the tools used for assembling the machine and make sure all the guards are in place WARNING Before starting the lathe make sure that you have read and understood the manual and you are familiar with the functions and safety features on this machine Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury To ensure the carriage controls do not move unexpectedly when the lathe is started rotate the feed direction selector knob so that the arrow is pointing to the middle neutral position See figure 20 Feed Direction Lever Figure 20 Feed direction selector knob Connect the cord to the power outlet and turn the machine ON
18. ELECTOR LEVER Moving this lever upward engages the automation longitudinal feed Moving this lever down engages the automation transverse feed See figure 15 WARNING DO NOT simultaneously engage the feed selector lever and the half nut lever Doing so will damage the lathe HALF NUT LEVER This lever engages and disengages the half nut on the lead screw The lever is only engaged while turning threads in stock A lockout device feature in the lever mechanism engages when the feed selector is used THREADING DIAL INDICATOR This indicator tells you when to engage the half nut for threading process See figure 15 Feed Selector Lever Figure 15 Carriage controls LEAD SCREW The lead screw is mounted on the front of the machine bed It is connected to the gear box at the left for automatic feed and 1 supported by bearing on both ends Figure 16 Lead screw TAILSTOCK The tailstock slides on a V way and can be clamped at any location The tailstock has a heavy duty spindle and the spindle can be clamped at any location with a clamping lever The spindle is moved with a hand wheel at the end of the tailstock Figure 17 Tailstock Make sure to install the securing screw at the end of the lathe as shown in figure 10 in order to prevent the tailstock from falling off the lathe bed Securing Figure 18 Installing the securing screw on the lathe bed TAILSTOCK CONTROLS TAILSTOCK HAND WH
19. cutting tool to move along the length of the lathe bed The cross slide allows the cutting tool to travel perpendicular to the bed The carriage features a top slide which allows linear movement of the cutting tool at any preset angle This section will review the individual controls on the carriage and provide descriptions of their uses LONGITUDINAL TRAVEL HAND WHEEL Turning the longitudinal hand wheel moves the carriage left or right along the bed The control is helpful when setting up the machine for turning when manual movement is desired during turning operations See figure 14 CROSS SLIDE HAND WHEEL Turning the cross slide hand wheel moves the cross slide towards or away from the work piece The graduated scale can be adjusted 12 using the same method as the longitudinal scale See figure 14 TOP SLIDE HAND WHEEL The top slide hand wheel controls the position of the cutting tool relative to the work piece The top slide is adjustable for angle as well as longitudinal travel It can be adjusted a full 360 if needed The graduated scale is adjustable using the same method as the other hand wheels See figure 14 TOOL POST A four way tool post is supplied with the CX700 Cutting tools can be attached and removed by tightening or loosening the clamping bolt See figure 1 4 Tool Post Top Slide Hand Wheel 2 a land Ss dinar Trave Hand Whee lt A Figure 14 Carriage controls FEED S
20. direction lever to disengage and position the lever up or down to change the rotating direction of the carriage Release the nut to lock the lever in position Putting the lever in the top position moves the carriage to the left along the bed and moves the top slide towards the work piece while the spindle is turning counter clockwise Putting the lever in the bottom position moves the carriage to the right along the bed and moves the top slide away from the work piece while the spindle is turning counter clockwise Putting the lever in the middle position disengages the gears and the feed screw does not turn while the spindle is turning counter clockwise VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB Turn the knob clockwise to increase the spindle speed and counter clockwise to decrease the spindle speed The possible speed range is dependent on the position of the drive belt See figure 12 Feed Direction Lever Variable Speed Knob Selector Sele Figure 12 Headstock controls APRON The apron is mounted to the saddle and to the front side of the bed and it houses the half nut with an engaging lever for activating the automatic feed The half nut gibs can be adjusted from the outside SADDLE The saddle is made from high quality cast iron and all sliding parts are smoothly ground to fit the V on the bed without play Carriage ali Figure 13 Saddle and apron CARRIAGE CONTROLS The carriage allows the
21. e safety of your eyes safety glasses should be used while operating the lathe Do not use the lathe in dangerous environments Do no expose the machine to rain Do not use the machine in wet locations Check for damaged parts Check for proper alignment of moving parts broken parts and any other conditions that may effect the tools operation Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Remove all the tools used for adjustment before turning the machine on Be careful Do not put your hand close to the cutter while the machine is running Never leave the lathe unattended while it is running Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharo and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions given the manual for lubrication and replacing accessories Turn the power OFF Before making any adjustments make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged from the power outlet Make sure you have read and understood all the safety instructions in the manual and you are familiar with your metal lathe before operating it If you fail to do so serious injury could Occur WARNING The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions CRAFTEX 700 METAL LATHE ir series FEATURES
22. eed settings available on the machine are 100 1100 RPM and 200 2200 RPM TO CHANGE THE SPINDLE SPEED Unscrew the two fastening knobs shown in figure 21 and remove the protective cover Figure 21 Removing the cover Loosen the four nuts and screws shown in figure 22 and move the motor mounting pulley to release the tension on the belt Once the belt tension is released reposition the belt on the pulleys grooves for high or low spindle speed Figure 22 Screws and nuts securing the motor mounting plate Position the belt on the pulleys for high and low speed according to figure 23 The low spindle speed is 100 1100 RPM while the high spindle speed is 200 2200 RPM Figure 23 Belt position on the pulleys Once the belt is on the right grooves move the motor pulley back to its position to tension the belt Re tighten the screws and nuts removed and re install the protective cover IMPORTANT We suggest selecting the low speed It provides stronger torque while operation 16 LONGITUDINAL TURNING WITH AUTO FEED Set the feed direction lever and feed rate selector knob shown in figure 24 to select the feed direction and feed speed WM250V F Feed Directi Lever Feed Rate Selector Kn Figure 24 Feed rate selector knob feed direction lever and chart Use the chart on the lath for selecting the feed speed or the thread pitch Select the proper gear set if the required feed or
23. ent to reduce the risk of electric shock CX700 is equipped with a DC 90 V single phase motor To prevent electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired This lathe is for use on a normal 110 volt circuit Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug If an adaptor plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle 110 Volt Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug Figure 3 110 Volts Outlet for CX700 WARNING Improper connection of the grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your 700 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords Incase if you really find it necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 12 gauge to prevent motor damage Your CX700 should be wired with a plug having 3 prongs to fit a 3 prong grounding receptacle as shown in figure 3 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet Always check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt CHUCK CX700 comes equiped with a 125mm 3 jaw chuck a 125mm 4 jaw chuck and a 220mm face
24. l packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection e Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item e Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour e Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs e The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done e For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs
25. ne when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine and clamp the work piece when necessary to prevent the work piece from any unexpected movement ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS keep the bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation NEVEH attempt to remove jammed cutoff pieces until the saw blade has come to a full stop CRRFTEX CX700 METAL LATHE SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This machine 1 designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only If you are not familiar with the proper use of lathes do not use this machine until proper training and knowledge has been obtained Keep guards in place Safety guards must be kept in place and in working order all the times to ensure safety Keep children and visitors away All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area Wear proper apparel Loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Do not wear any type of gloves Always use safety glasses For th
26. ng method When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your metal lathe will most likely be positioned most of the time Figure 1 CX700 Foot print UNPACKING To ensure safe transportation this machine is properly packaged and shipped completely in crates When unpacking carefully inspect the crates and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the crates and check that the machine and the parts are in good condition LIST OF CONTENTS QTY Az FACE P o wane ene 1 B Change Gears 17 4 Jaw Chuck 1 ChUCK sasana assaka jese 1 E Steady Rest 1 Es Hnc T 1 G External Jaws for 3 Jaw Chuck 3 H Dead Center MT2 2 A 1 Ji WOOD OX SPZOZ 1 4 Way Tool 1 1 Wrenches 8 10 12 14 2 M Hex Wrenches 2 3 4 5 6 5 N GHUCK REV Scala sts 1 O Screw Drivers Flat amp Cross Head 2 Lathe Not Shown 1 Figure 2 Inventory While doing inventory if you can not find any part check if the part is already installed on the machine Some of the parts come assembled with the machine because of shipping purposes PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides path of least resistance for electric curr
27. nts repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental or otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1 800 461 BUSY Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be m an un used condition and shipped in their origina
28. osed off through the drains or in normal garbage Dispose of those agents in accordance with current local environmental regulations Cleaning rags impregnated with oil grease and cleaning wool in a suitable closed vessel and disposed of in an environmentally sound way Do not put them with normal garbage 3 Lubricate all slide ways lightly before every use The change gears and the lead screw must also be lightly lubricated with lithium based grease 4 During operation the chips which fall onto the sliding surface should be cleaned in a timely fashion Frequent inspections should be made to prevent chips from falling into the position between the carriage and bed way WARNING Do not remove the chips with your bare hands There is a risk of cut due to sharp edged chips Never use flammable solvents or cleaning agents or agents that generate noxious fumes Protect electrical components such as motors switches switch boxes etc against humidity when cleaning 5 After the operation every day eliminate all the chips and clean different parts of the machine tool and apply machine tool oil to prevent from rusting 6 Make sure your work area is well ventilated 7 Good housekeeping practice should be followed on a daily basis keeping your lathe clean and well lubricated 24 OPTIONAL STAND The CX700 features an optional stand and a chip tray Model CX700ST which can be bought separately W
29. plate The 3 jaw chuck is a scroll type chuck meaning that all three jaws move in union when adjusted while the 4 jaw chuck features four independent jaws The 4 jaw chuck is used to clamp square or unevenly shaped work pieces The chucks feature three hex nut and three set screws for mounting as shown in figure 4 I j rj m y d s T F pF m da i Screws 4 us Figure 4 Chuck mounting screws and nuts When removing the chuck loosen the hex nuts turn the washer counter clockwise and pull out the chuck See figure 4 STEADY REST The steady rest supports long small diameter stock that otherwise could not be turned The steady rest can also replace the tailstock to allow for cutting tool acces at the outboard end of your work piece To mount the steagy rest secure the steady rest to the lathe bed from below with a locking plate A single cap screw along with a nut and washer hold the steady rest in place as shown in figure 5 Knurled Screw g Figure 5 Steady rest TO SET UP THE STEADY REST Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the hex nuts shown in figure 5 Loosen knurled screw and open the sliding fingers until the steady rest can be moved with its finger around the work piece Secure the steady rest in position See figure 5 Tighten the knurled screw so
30. stock houses the main spindle with two precision taper roller bearings and the drive unit The main spindle transmits the torque during the turning process and it also holds the work piece and clamping devices Figure 8 Headstock 10 GEARBOX The gearbox is located on the left side of the lathe and is mounted on the bed It is used to select the feeds for straight turning as well as for thread cutting In order to achieve certain thread pitches it is necessary to replace the change gears The torque of the work spindle is transmitted to the feed gears and thus to the lead screw UN lt aw Figure 9 Gearbox HEADSTOCK CONTROLS EMERGENCY ON OFF BUTTON The On Off button allows to start and stop the machine Figure 10 ON OFF switch FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH After the machine is switched ON turn the switch to F position for counter clockwise spindle rotation forward Turn the switch to R position for clockwise spindle rotation Reverse Turning the switch to 0 position the Spindle remains idle Figure 11 Forward Reverse switch FEED RATE SELECTOR KNOB Use the feed rate selector knob to set the desired feed or thread rates See figure 12 FEED THREAD SELECTOR KNOB For thread selecting shift the knob to the left and for feed selecting shift the knob to the right See figure 12 FEED DIRECTION LEVER Pull the knob on the feed
31. that the fingers are snug but not tight against the work piece Tighten three nuts shown in figure 5 and lubricate the sliding points with machine oil The sliding fingers of the steady rest shown in figure 5 should receive periodic lubrication when used to prevent premature wear FOLLOW REST The follow rest is mounted on the saddle with two cap screws shown in figure 6 and it follows the movement of the turning tool Only two sliding fingers are required The place of the third finger is taken by turning tool The follow rest is used for turning operations on long slender work pieces It prevents flexing of the work piece under pressure from the turning tool set the fingers snug to the work piece and make sure not to over tighten Lubricate the fingers during operation to prevent premature wear Figure 6 Follow rest installed LATHE BED The lathe bed is made of high quality iron The lathe bed features high cheeks with strong cross ribs ensuring low vibration and rigidity It integrates the headstock and drive unit for attaching the carriage and leads crews The two precision ground V sideways are re enforced by heat hardening and grinding to guide the carriage and the tailstock accurately The main motor is mounted to the rear of the left side of the bed Figure 7 Lathe bed HEADSTOCK Made from high quality cast iron for low vibration the headstock is bolted to the bed with four screws The head
32. thread pitch can not be obtained with the installed gear set Automatic feed is accomplished by moving the auto feed selector lever up See figure 25 Auto Feed Selector Lever Figure 25 Auto feed selector lever MANUAL LONGITUDINAL TURNING In this turning operation the tool feeds parallel to the axis of rotation longitudinal of the work piece Manual feed is accomplished by turning the carriage hand wheel on the lathe apron or the top slide The cross feed for the depth of cut is achieved using the cross slide See figure 26 Figure 26 Straight turning FACING AND RECESSES In the facing operation the tool feeds perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the work piece The feed is made manually with the cross slide hand wheel The depth of cut is made with the top slide See figure 27 Figure 27 Facing amp dressing TURNING BETWEEN CENTERS For turning between centers it is necessary to remove the chuck from the spindle Fit the MT2 center into the reducing sleeve not provided and fit the reducing sleeve into the spindle taper If you are using the MT3 center provided you can simply fit the center into the spindle taper Mount the work piece fitted with the driver dog between the centers The driver is driven by a catch or face plate See figure 28 Fixed Center 60 Living Centre 60 li Plate FH Work piece the 44 of Chuck Cut Dog Driven Pin Depth KU La
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