Motor Brushes; Settings And Adjustments; Tailstock Adjustments - Axminster C0 Instruction Manual

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, account for wear and ensure the slide moves evenly and smoothly,
proceed as follows:
1. Slacken off all lock nuts and screw in the jib screws evenly,
i.e. use the same torque for each screw. The slide should be
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. If the 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:
It 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 transferred 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.
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