CT172 - Busy Bee Tools
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1. 40mm 1 67 gt Spindle Size 1 x8 gt Spindle MT1 gt Tailstock MT1 gt Tool Rests uoces aetas Two 4 5 amp 7 gt Number of Spindle Speeds Variable gt Spindle Speed Ranges 750 RPM to 3200 RPM gt 80mm 3 gt Faceplate Size 145mm 5 77 gt Construction Cast Iron gt Headstock Construction Cast Iron amp Steel gt Tailstock Construction Cast Iron 4 Steel Shielded and Lubricated gt Approx Net Gross Weight 20 21Kg Two Years CRAFTEX CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED PHYSICAL FEATURES Re Set Button On Off Switch Variable Speed Knob Headstock Faceplate Headstock Center Tool Rest Tool Rest Lock Lever Tailstock Lock Lever A B D E F G H lt CRRFTEX Tailstock Center Quill Lock Lever Quill Movement Handwheel Tailstock Lathe Bed Tool Rest Base Tool Rest Base Lock Lever Motor PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric s2. TAILSTOCK ADJUSTMENT The tailstock is used to support the other end of the work piece to be turned on the lathe The tailstock can be moved along the bed slide ways Before moving the tailstock loosen the tailstock lock lever Move the tailstock by hand to a desired position and then re tighten the tailstock lock lever Figure 12 Tailstock adjustment Emm FACEPLATE This lathe is furnished with a face plate in case the work piece to be turned and can not be clamped between the headstock center and the tailstock center The faceplate has been drilled with eight holes for clamping the work piece Figure 13 Faceplate WARNING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source before installing servicing and removing replacing any components on the machine Failure to do so may result serious personal injuries CRRFTEX MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your lathe in performance condition 1 Check the lathe daily for Loose mounting bolts Worn or damaged wires Worn switch oom Any other unsafe condition 2 Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces of the lathe by clean the chips after every use and wiping with dry piece of cloth 3 Apply a thin layer of oil on the bed slide ways and the unpainted cast iron surface to keep the bed rust free 4 A build up of
3. 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 CRAFTERS
4. CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Like all power tools and machinery proper safety and attention must be adhered to There is danger associated with using any tool or machine so pay careful attention each and every time you use your tool If you are not familiar with the operations of a lathe you should obtain the advice and or instructions from a qualified professional Read this operation manual carefully and understand it before operating the lathe Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain machine in top condition Keep machine clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories Disconnect the machine from power source before servicing changing accessories and making any adjustments To avoid accidental starting make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord Never leave the machine running and unattended Turn the power OFF Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop Start and stop the machine yourself To avoid accidental injuries make sure not to have anybody help you do this Always wear a face dust mask if operation creates a lot of sawdust and or chips Always operate the tools in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use a dust collection system whenever possible Turn OFF then machine before making any ad
5. Wood Lathe Not Shown 1 Face Pale boe 1 C Headstock Dead Center 1 D Tailstock Live Center 1 E Tool Rest 1 Tool Rest Base 1 G Tool Rest 4 5 1 Tool Rest Lock Lever 1 I Quill Lock 2 2 1 J Knockout 1 ASSEMBLY Before starting assembling your lathe make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source TOOL REST Position the tool rest base on the lathe bed as shown in figure 3 and secure it from the bottom of the bed using nut and screw Tool Rest Base Figure 3 Tool rest base installed Now Insert the tool rest into the tool rest base and secure it using the tool rest lock lever See figure 5 Tool Rest Tool Rest Tool Rest Lock Lever Base Lock Lever Figure 4 Tool rest installed CRRFTEX You can position the tool rest on the bed by loosening the tool rest lock lever shown in figure 5 and sliding the tool rest Re tighten the lock lever to secure the tool rest on the bed when it is in the desired position TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER The tailstock quill has a taper hole into which the tailstock live center fits Turn the quill movement hand wheel to bring the quill out Clean the tailstock c
6. dust in the motor can cause motor damage Periodic cleaning of the motor is not only recommended but mandatory for normal wood lathe performance 12 CT172 PARTS BREAKDOWN gt 5 24 1 CRAFTEX 12 CT172 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION Q TY PART DESCRIPTION Q TY 1 Bed 1 35 Power cord 1 2 Retaining plate 1 36 Switch box assembly 1 3 Bolt M5x8 2 37 Bolt M4x10 4 4 Bolt M6x8 2 38 Bolt M8x25 2 5 Hand wheel 1 39 Bolt M6x16 2 6 Tailstock 1 40 Motor plate 1 7 Spindle lock screw 1 41 Motor 1 8 Bolt M8x40 1 42 Warning label 1 9 Sleeve 1 43 Retaining ringq10 1 10 Eccentric axis 1 44 Tool rest base 1 11 Tailstock sleeve 1 45 Bolt M8X27 1 12 Washer 08 3 46 Plate 1 13 Switch 1 47 NutM8 2 14 Live center assembly 1 48 Sleeve 1 15 Headstock spur center 1 49 Eccentric rod 1 16 Tailstock lock handle 1 50 Tool rest 7 1 17 Face plate 1 50 Tool rest 4 5 1 18 Headstock spindle 1 51 Bolt M8X31 1 19 Ball bearing 6004 2RZ Z1 1 52 Plate 1 20 Retaining ring 42 1 53 lock bolt for tool rest 1 21 Retaining ring 42 1 54 Tool holder lock handle 1 22 Ball bearing 6004 2RZ Z1 1 55 Fuse 1 23 Headstock 1 56 Carbon brush 2 24 Speed dial switch 1 57 ScrewM5x8 4 25 Speed dial label 1 58 Lock sleeve 1 H k spindle n 26 3 2 59 sleeve 1 27 Plate cover 1 60 Spring pin 2 28 Bolt M4x10 3 61 Ca
7. figure 8 Figure 8 Locking key To start the lathe insert the locking key and shift the switch up To stop the lathe shift the switch down See Figure 10 VARIABLE SPEED KNOB CT172 is a variable speed lathe You can always increase or decrease the spindle speed while the machine is running using the variable speed knob shown in figure 9 Variable Speed Knob Figure 9 Variable speed knob 10 RE SET BUTTON The CT172 has an overload protection feature which breaks the circuit and disconnects power to the motor when the machine is overloaded This protects the motor from damage The re set button located under the ON OFF switch re sets the switch and re connects the power to the motor when pushed in Re set Button Figure 10 Re set button WARNING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source before doing adjustments TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT The tool rest base can be moved along the bed slide ways Loosen the tool rest base lock lever before adjusting the tool rest base position and tighten the lock lever securely after adjustment The tool rest should be adjusted so that its top is 3 16 suggested below above the centers Loosen the tool rest lock lever before adjusting tool rest position Tighten the lock lever securely after adjustment Tool Rest Tool Rest Lock Lever Tool Rest Base Lock Figure 11 Tool rest base adjustment
8. 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 in an un used condition and shipped in their original 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 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 Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us
9. CRAFT EXCELLENCE lt CRAFTEN CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE with VARIABLE SPEED User Manual COPYRIGHT 2011 BY CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES 5 0100 TS MANUAL MAY BE PRODUCED WITHOUT TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions for 3 Specific Safety 15 5 4 EE 5 Physical Fealuresis A a KA Ka ducendi KA my tants 6 Proper GIGUNGING 7 Bongo PR MC PET 7 ASSOITDIV 2i lae dae eee ga a Ng 8 OOM sawa tetas 8 Tailstock Live Center e 8 9 Headstock GA aa M enu 9 ND Ma EUMD Ma AN Ba NG AN A a 10 Piece c i re rT roe re E ree Tm ra rr ree rT 10 Variable Speed Control 10 11 Tool Rest 11 Tailstock ACIS EMO ss dace tac de ose 11 12 t E 12 Parts Breakdown amp Parts List sse 13 NAN AA EMI M ME 15 lt CRAFTEN 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 owner s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times lt ALWAYS read and und
10. ble plate 1 29 Spec label 1 62 Wire gasket 2 30 Bolt M6x8 1 63 Washer 2 31 Drive pulley 1 64 Screw M4x14 1 32 Belt 1 65 Wrench 1 33 Bolt M6x10 1 66 Push out rod 1 34 Motor pulley 1 67 Knob 1 14 CRAFTEN S2 CRRFTEX CRAFT EXCELLENCE WARRANTY CRAFTEX 2 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 two 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 accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary 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
11. enter shank and the tailstock quill hole and fit the tailstock center into the taper hole firmly by hand Tighten the lock lever to lock the quill in position See figure 5 Quill Movement Quill Lock Figure 5 Installing tailstock center To remove the tailstock center simply insert the knockout bar from through the hole in the quill movement hand wheel and knockout the tailstock center WARNING Before installing removing any part of the machine make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source FACEPLATE Thread the faceplate onto the headstock spindle Hold the spindle using the knock out bar and tighten the faceplate onto the spindle with your hand as shown in figure 6 Knockout Faceplate Figure 6 Installing the faceplate If you want to remove the faceplate do the above procedure in reverse WARNING Before installing removing any part of the machine make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source HEADSTOCK CENTER The headstock spindle is designed with a taper hole into which the headstock center fits Clean the headstock center shank and spindle hole and fit the headstock center firmly by hand into the headstock spindle through the hole on the faceplate To remove the headstock center use the knockout bar through the hole at the back of the headstock spindle and knock the
12. erstand the lt 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 safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wears loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine Wear protective hair covering 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 use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs e is in operation NEVER allow unsupervised or untrained personnel to operate the machine NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS keep bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation NEVER attempt to remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a full stop OCRAFTEX
13. headstock center out When knocking out the center hold it by hand to prevent it dropping down See Figure 7 Knockout Bar Headstock Figure 7 Knocking out the headstock center 59444313409 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 During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the lathe it excessively turn OFF the power switch immediately and disconnect from the power source Investigate if you can find out the problem with your machine 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 Make sure the ON OFF switch and the variable speed knob located on the left side of the lathe are working properly 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 CRRFTEX ON OFF SWITCH The ON OFF switch on this mini lathe is located on the left side of the machine attached to the bed The switch has a removable locking key to prevent unauthorized operation If the lathe is not in use for long time remove the locking key by pulling it put out and store it in a safe place See
14. hock CT172 is for use on a normal 110 volt circuit Make sure that the machine 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 To prevent electrical hazards have qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired The lathe should be wired with a plug having 3 prongs to fit a 3 prong grounded receptacle as shown in figure 1 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet 120 Volt Grounded Outlet 3 Prong Grouding Plug Figure 1 120 Volts outlet for CT172 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CT172 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords In case 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 14 gauge to prevent motor damage UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and shipped complete in a carton for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the carton to ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the carton and check that the grinder and the parts are in good condition 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 preassembled Figure 2 Inventory LIST OF CONTENTS QTY A
15. justments or servicing Do not attempt to measure the work piece size while the machine is running Make sure the work piece is clamped securely between the centers before starting the machine Only use correct size centers After adjusting or servicing the machine remember to remove all wrenches or other tools from the machine Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs alcohol or any medication 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 lt CRAFTEN CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE lt CRAFTEN FEATURES MODEL CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment we are proud to offer the CT172 a Mini Wood Lathe with Variable Speed 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 CT172 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to gt Main sas cocto nibo ERROR 120 V 60 Hz 250W DC gt Swing Over Bed 210mm 8 2 gt Swing Over Tool Rest 132mm 5 2 gt Distance Between Center 305mm 12 gt Tailstock Travel
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