Jet geared head engine lathe - 12 speeds - 13" x 40" model- gh-1340w-3 Guía Del Usuario
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Installation
1. Finish removing the wooden crate from
around the lathe.
2. Unbolt the lathe from the shipping crate
bottom.
3. Choose a location for the lathe that is dry,
has good lighting, and has enough room to
service the lathe on all four sides.
service the lathe on all four sides.
4. Place two steel rods or pipes (of sufficient
strength) into four holes (A, Fig. 2) of lathe
stand. Sling the lathe with properly rated
straps. Do not lift by spindle. With
adequate lifting equipment, slowly raise the
lathe off the shipping crate bottom. Make
sure lathe is balanced before moving.
stand. Sling the lathe with properly rated
straps. Do not lift by spindle. With
adequate lifting equipment, slowly raise the
lathe off the shipping crate bottom. Make
sure lathe is balanced before moving.
5. To avoid twisting the bed, the lathe's
location must be absolutely flat and level.
Check for a level condition using a
machinist's precision level on the bedways
both front to back and side to side. The
leveling pads included in the tool box and
the leveling screws in the lathe base will
help you to reach a level condition. The
lathe must be level to be accurate.
Check for a level condition using a
machinist's precision level on the bedways
both front to back and side to side. The
leveling pads included in the tool box and
the leveling screws in the lathe base will
help you to reach a level condition. The
lathe must be level to be accurate.
6. Clean all rust protected surfaces using a
mild commercial solvent, kerosene or diesel
fuel. Do not use paint thinner, gasoline, or
lacquer thinner, as these can damage
painted surfaces. Cover all cleaned surfaces
with a light film of Mobil DTE
fuel. Do not use paint thinner, gasoline, or
lacquer thinner, as these can damage
painted surfaces. Cover all cleaned surfaces
with a light film of Mobil DTE
Oil Heavy
Medium.
7. Open the end gear door. Clean all
components of the end gear assembly and
coat all gears with Mobilith
coat all gears with Mobilith
AW 1. Close
the door.
Figure 2