C0 Metal Turning Lathe - Axminster Power Tool Centre
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1. CALL A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SPECIFICATIONS Max swing over bed 100 mm Max length of workpiece 125 mm Hole through spindle 10 mm Hole through tailstock quill 10 mm Spindle speed Variable speed 100 3800 rom 10 Motor output power 150 W Packing size 500x400x310 mm Net Gross weight 13 22 kgs FEATURES 13 14 15 16 17 LEGEND 2 Headstock 3 Emergency Stop Switch 4 Variable speed control knob 14 Base o 13 Handwheel 14 Base 15 handlewheel 16 Bedway 17 Leadscrew 1 THE HEADSTOCK The motor provides a direct drive to the spindle via an internal tooth type belt Spindle speed is variable and is regulated by the Speed Control Knob 4 Located on the main control panel The 3 jaw self centering chuck 8 is mounted on the spindle flange To remove the chuck simply remove the three securing nuts to rear of the flange allowing it to be pulled free together with three mounting studs Note The Chuck has a protection cover 7 Opening the cover main power of the lathe will be switched off so keep closing the cover while running 2 THE TAILSTOCK The Tailstock Casting 11 may be moved along the bed to any desired position and is secured in position by force of two screw Front of the tailstock to lock or loose the wedge of the tailstock then you can remove or fix the tailstock casting 3 THE SADDLE AND THE CROSS SLIDE The saddle carries the Cross Slide on to which is mounted the Tool Rest 10 allowing intri2. Ensure the location is adequately lit and that youwill not be working in your own shadow STARTING PROCEDURE A DURING INSTALLATION INITIAL START First put the lathe plug in the socket then release the Emergency Stop Switch 3 the power lamp 5 lights Switch on the machine by GENTLY turning the Variable Speed control knob 4 clockwise A click will be heard as power is turned on but the spindle will not rotate until the Knob is turned clockwise a little further Speed will increase progressively the further the knob is turned Run of a total 5 minutes during which time gradually increase spindle speed to its maximum Run for at least 2 minutes at this soeed before stopping the machine and disconnecting from the mains supply Check that all components are still secure and working freely and correctly Check also to ensure the mountings are secure Should any adjustments be necessary refer to the appropriate section under Settings and Adjustments B STARTING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 1 Take all necessary precautions previously stated and ensure the workpieces can rotate fully without obstruction 2 Proceed start the machine as described in Section A above 3 If the machine is finished with or is to be left unattended turn the Variable speed control knob to the OFF position then disconnect from the mains supply ATTENTION The power supply system of this machine has an automatic overload protective device If cutting
3. or drilling too deep the system will stop working and a yellow lamp 6 on the main panel will light Just turn off the Variable Speed control knob 4 and then turn on again The system will work again and the yellow lamp will go off automatically OPERATION SIMPLE TURNING Before starting the machine as described above it is imperative that the setup for the type of work to be carried out is fully checked The following notes are guidelines as to how to set up the lathe in order to carry out a simple turning operation ALWAYS plan your work Have drawings or a plan on hand together with any measuring instruments you may require such as micrometers verniers cailpers etc Select a cutting tool that will produce the desired cut and mount in the tool rest with as little over hang as possible securing it using three hex socket head screws ideally the overhang should be approx 6mm but not more than 8mm for a straight tool lt is IMPORTANT to ensure that the tip of the cutting tool is on the center line of the work or very slightly below it On no account should it be above the center line Where necessary shims should be used beneath the tool in order to achieve the correct height or if the tip is too high the only recourse is to select another tool or grind down the tip To check the tip is at the correct height position the tool so that the tip is almost touching the point of the tailstock center They should coincide I
4. Code 505100 AXMINSTER ste CO Metal Turning IMPORATANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL Operator PLEASE REMEMBER 1 When using electric tools machines or equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury 2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries 3 Consider work area conditions Do not use machines or power tools in damp wet or poorly lit locations Do not expose equipment to rain keep work area well lit Do not use tools in the presence of flam mable gases or liquids 4 Keep children away all children should be kept away from the work area 5 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrig erator enclosures 6 Stay alert Never operate if you are tired 7 Do not operate the product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes might be impaired 8 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts 9 Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair 10 Use eye and ear protection Always wear 11 Keep proper footing and balance at all times 12 Do not reach over or across running machines Before operations 1 Be sure the switch is OFF when not in use and before plugging in 2 Do not attempt t
5. cate and delicate operations to be performed It may be driven by a leadscrew Via a Drive Nut to provide automatic feed when the Clutch 1 at the right position is operated UNPACKING amp PREPARING FOR USE On receipt carefully unpack the lathe inspect to ensure that not damage was suffered in transit and all parts are accounted for Should any damage be apparent or parts are missing please contact your dealer immediately With assistance considering the weight of machine raise it on to a good solid surface or workbench Proceed to remove all traces of preservative with paraffin or good quality solvent and lightly oil all machined surfaces Saddle cross slide and compound slide adjustments are all factory set to ensure smooth movement in both directions If however the adjustments have been upset during transit indicated by stiff or erratic movement refer to settings and adjustments for the methods of adjustment All hex Keys and spanners necessary to carry out various adjustments are supplied together with a chuck key for the 3 jaw chuck and a spare fuse The fuse holder is located on the main control panel The three external jaws for the 3 jaw self centering chuck Extend the capacity of the chuck and are discussed in greater detail under Accessories MOUNTING THE MACHINE The machine should be mounted on a workbench of sufficient height so that you do not need to bend your back to perform normal operations
6. ccount for wear and ensure the slide moves evenly and smoothly proceed as follows b or uster rews 1 Slacken off all lock nuts and screw in the jib screws evenly Ji i e use the same torque for each screw The slide should be Jib strip Sd held firmly Test by trying to turn the handle but do not force it 2 Screw out each jib screw by one quarter of a turn only and nip up the lock nuts 3 Test again by turning the handle the movement should be even and smooth along its complete length 4 Ifthe movement is too slack screw all adjusters in by one eighth of a turn and re try Similarly if the movement is too stiff screw out the adjusters by one eighth of a turn until the correct adjustment is attained 5 Tighten all lock nuts taking care to ensure you do not move the jib screws whilst doing so 6 When completed retract the slide fully and apply oil to all mating surfaces and the feed screw thread then wind the slid back to its normal position B TAILSTOCK ADJUSTMENTS The tailstock locked by one lock screw if loose the lock screw the tailstock can moved to left or right when lock the lock screw front the tailstock then the it can fixed any position on the bed way NOTE lt is important that the cross slide and compound slide adjustments are correctly out and that there is no sloppiness of action Any maladjustment will have a serious effect on the quality of your work as they will all be transferr
7. ed to the tool tip It is vital that there is as little movement of the tool as possible ACCESSORIES A range of accessories is available from your versatility of your machine These are as follows NOTE The accessories is Optional accessories you can buy it from your dealer or the factory Parts Diagram Parts List 6 ScrewST29 65 3 56 ScrewM5 14 8 PC Board 1 58 DC Motor 1 9 Electricity fixed plate 1 Matplate 1 10 ScrewMe i2 6 60 ScrewST29 95 4 7 12 NutM6 6 62 Emergency stop button 1 16 Powerline 1 66 Variable speed control 1 18 NutM4 5 68 plastic tube 19 Springwasher4 7 69 ScrewM4 8 2 7 27 ScrewMa6 9 77 NuM2 2 30 3jawchuk 1 80 Screw M4 6 1 36 Screw M4 8 2 86 Tailstock shaft leadscrew 1 39 Adjust ring 1 89 baffle 1 40 Washer 1 90 Tailstock 1 45 ScrewM4 8 6 95 Saddlemut 1 47 Checkring8 2 98 Screw M410 48 Vbet 1 99 Nutsupport 1 Parts List Il 103A Saddle 1 117 ScrewST 2965 2 104 Screw M6 20 1 118 Filter 1 105 Saddlewedge 1 119 Porcelain 1 106 middle saddle 1 120 Cap screw M4 14 2 107 Rest nut 1 121 Support 1 108 Main label 1 122 P
8. f necessary make adjustments using shims grind down the cutting tip or select another tool If the tailstock is not to be used you may remove it completely by slackening off the securing nut at its base and sliding it free of the bed Mark the surface of the work at the point where the cut is to end i e the shoulder using a scriber or similar means and move the saddle so that the cutting tool is directly opposite the mark then wind in the cross slide so that the tool touches the surface of the work Whilst carrying out these manovres rotate the chuck by hand to ensure that nothing will come into contact with if when turning takes place i e there is adequate clearance between the saddle cross slide tool post or cutting tool and the chuck When satisfied retract the cutting tool and wind the saddle away from the headstock then wind the cutting tool up to the work somewhere along the length to be cut whilst rotating the work by hand using the chuck Continue to advance the cutting tool slowly until it just touches the surface Record this position by zeroing the scale on the cross slide i e turn the moveable scale until the tool is a short distance from the right hand edge of the work Wind in the cross slide again one full until the zero marks again coincide IMPORTANT If you go past the zero marks back off again at least one half of a turn then slowly bring the marks back together Whenever you use the scale as a
9. hand to ensure smooth operation of all parts before use Inject a few drops of oil to the oilways at both leadscrew bearing each end bracket once outwice during the day if used continuously Inject a few drops also to the compound slide oil way located on the slide top surface between the two hex socket head screws AFTER USE Remove all swarf from the machine and thoroughly clean all surfaces If coolant has been used ensure it has completely drained from the tray Components should be dry and all machined surfaces should be lightly oiled Always removed cutting tools and store in a safe place MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes may be changed by unscrewing the caps at the upper of the motor beneath the headstock SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS Occasionally it may be necessary to readjust various components in order to maintain optimum performance The adjustments that may be performed are as follows A CROSS SLIDE ADJUSTMENTS The cross slide is mounted on a dovetail slide as shown below Between the sloping surfaces on one side of the dovetail a jib strip is inserted which may be tightened against the dovetail under the influence of three adjuster or jib screws mounted along it s length The jib screws are to be found on the right hand side of the slide directly beneath the compound slide handle In time wear will occur on the mating surfaces resulting in a sloppiness of action To adjust the jib strip a
10. n indicator to advance the cross slide or compound slide ALWAYS use this procedure to alight the marks This is to take into Continue to turn the handle an amount equivalent to your desired depth of cut NOTE We recommend that for rough cutting you do not exceed 0 010 0 25mm as your depth of cut The setup is now complete to begin your cutting operation but before starting check the position of the Clutch for changing the manual amp auto feeding set to left a hand Switch the machine ON as described under Starting Procedure and slowly feed the cutting tool into the work using the manual feed handle Proceed until you reach the previously marked line on the work then retract the tool one or two complete turns on the Cross slide feed handle Wind the saddle back to the beginning then wind the tool the same number of turns in plus the depth of desired cut and proceed to cut once more NOTE this describes the procedure for general rough cutting For other types of cuts finishing cutting shoulders etc you should consult a suitable handbook IMPORTANT Your left hand should always be free in order to hit the emergency stop should it become necessary MAINTENANCE For maximum performance it is essential that the lathe is properly maintained BEFORE USE Always inspect before use Any damage should be repaired and maladjustments rectified Damage to machined surfaces should be repaired with an oil stone Test by
11. o use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool s capacity Approved accessories are available from the dealer or machine maker 3 Check for damaged parts before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function 4 Check for alignment and binding of all moving parts broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be prop early repaired or replaced by a qualified technician 5 Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn off and properly Operation 1 Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool It is designed to do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended 2 Do not carry the tool by its power cord 3 Always unplug the cord by the plug Never yank the cord out of the wall 4 Always turn off the machine before unplugging IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL Grounding Instructions This machine has a three prong plug the third prong is the ground Plug this cord only into a three prong receptacle Do not attempt to defeat the protection the ground wire provides by cutting off the round prong Cutting off the ground will result in a safety hazard and void the warranty DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG IN ANY WAY IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT
12. ress plate 109 baffle 1 123 SetscrewM4 6 4 110 ScrewM510 Ai o o S Packing List e do OO 2 LHexWrenchS 3 a 5 Eahi 3 Doubleendwrench557 1i OO pose a Jo ls Screw Driver og Instruction Manual a po mm NO pa SE opo a 10 Electrical Circuit Diagram for 230V XMT2315 C0 220 240V 50 60Hz PE S Electrical Circuit Diagram for 110V 7 SQ 105 115V 50 60Hz PE O gs Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner It is suitable for recycling Help to si protect the environment take the packaging to the local recycling centre and place into the appropriate recycling bin Only for EU countries Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic eguipment and itsimplementation in accordance with national law electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and K Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material In observance of European gs returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility Axminster Tool Centre Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminster co uk
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