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- Page 1 CX800 43” X 20” HEAVY DUTY WOOD LATHE with VARIABLE SPEED User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions for Machines ............... 3 Specific Safety Instructions ..................4 CX800 Features...................... 5 Physical Features ....................6 Proper Grounding ....................7 Un-Packing ......................8 Setup ........................8 Installing / Removing Headstock Center ..............9 Installing / Removing Tailstock Center..............9 Installing / Removing Faceplate ................ -
Page 3: General Safety Instructions For Machines
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. ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the is in operation. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Instructions
CX800 – 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. -
Page 5: Cx800 Features
MODEL CX800 – HEAVY DUTY WOOD LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED As part of the growing line of Craftex CX-Series woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CX800, a Heavy Duty Wood Lathe with Variable Speed. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. -
Page 6: Physical Features
CX800 – HEAVY DUTY WOOD LATHE PHYSICAL FEATURES... -
Page 7: Proper Grounding
12-gauge to prevent motor damage. properly wired. Your CX800 should be wired with a plug having 3-prongs to fit a 3 prong grounded receptacle as shown in figure-3. Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2-pronged outlet. -
Page 8: Unpacking
Some of the parts WARNING come pre-assembled. CX800 is a very heavy machine. Do not over-exert yourself. Use a fork truck or other mechanical devices safe moving. -
Page 9: Installing/Removing Head Stock Center
See figure-4. INSTALLING/REMOVING TAILSTOCK CENTER The CX800 comes with an MT2 tapered center for the tailstock. TO INSTALL THE CENTER: Loosen the quill lock lever and rotate the tailstock quill hand wheel until the quill comes out about 1”... -
Page 10: Installing/Removing Faceplate
Pull the spindle lock pin out and rotate it from nine o’clock (unlocked) position to twelve o’ clock (locked) position. See figure- Figure-6 Installing tailstock center TO REMOVE THE CENTER: Figure-7 Spindle lock pin Loosen the quill lock lever. Hold the center with a piece of cloth so that Rotate the spindle by hand until the lock pin it does not fall on the lathe bed when came engages and locks the rotation of the... -
Page 11: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL WARNING The faceplate must be properly threaded The control panel for CX800 is located in onto spindle secured front of the machine just below the tightening the four set screws to prevent headstock. the work-piece from flying off during operation. -
Page 12: Test Run
OFF and stop the rotation the spindle. TO TEST RUN THE CX800: 7. Do not re-set the switch and push the ON button. 1. Pull the spindle lock lever out and turn it to nine o’clock (unlocked) position. -
Page 13: Tailstock
TAILSTOCK INBOARD TOOL REST The tailstock on CX800 features a cam- The tool rest holder on the CX800 features action lock lever which allows clamping the a cam-action lock lever that allows securing tailstock securely on the lathe bed. it in different positions and different angles on the lathe bed. -
Page 14: Outboard Tool Rest
OUTBOARD TOOL REST SPINDLE SPEEDS The outboard tool rest is used on the The CX800 features three speed ranges outboard side of the lathe and it is used and these speed ranges are selected by when the work-piece is more than 20” in positioning the belt on different grooves of diameter. -
Page 15: Work-Piece Inspection
freely use the motor height handle to tension the belt the re-tighten the lock lever to secure the motor in place. Close the cabinet door and the belt cover and re-tighten the knob to secure the belt cover. WORK-PIECE INSPECTION The work-piece must be inspected before Figure-15 Removing the belt cover turning. -
Page 16: Spindle Turning
Now, loosen the quill lock lever and rotate SPINDLE TURNING the tailstock hand wheel pushing the live center into the work-piece about 1/4" and The turning operation in which the work- re-tighten the quill lock lever. piece is mounted between the headstock Position the tool rest approximately 1/8”... -
Page 17: Outboard Turning
OUTBOARD TURNING MAINTENANCE When the work-piece is more than 20” in During the life of your machine, you will need diameter, you will need to mount it on the to practice some regular maintenance to other side of the headstock for turning. keep your lathe... -
Page 18: Belt Replacement
BELT REPLACEMENT CX800 belt replacement is the procedure which takes time and you need to be patient while doing it. To remove the belt, you need to remove the hand wheel, shaft joint, shaft joint adaptor, spanner nut, out-board spindle bearing, and speed sensor. - Page 19 Remove the outboard spindle bearing as shown in figure-22. Figure-24 Removing the belt from motor pulley Figure-22 Removing the outboard spindle bearing Remove the belt from the spindle pulley. Now with one hand holding the spindle from Loosen the screws securing the speed inside of the headstock, tap the spindle sensor, shown in figure-23 and bring the using mallet from outboard side towards the...
- Page 20 TO INSTALL THE NEW BELT: Make sure the switch is in the OFF position Install the hand wheel and secure it by and the cord is disconnected from the tightening the set screws. power source. Make sure the belt is installed on the right Install the new belt on the pulleys and insert grooves on the pulleys and tensioned the spindle through the outboard end into...
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Page 24: Parts List
CX800 Parts List ECCENTRIC SPINDLE PART# DESCRIPTION TAIL STOCK SPINDLE THIMBLE SPINDLE BEARING CABINET MOVEABLE THIMBLE HEAD SCREW CAP 7/16"-14UNC X 1-1/2" TAIL STOCK ECCENTRIC SHAFT WASHER FLAT 7/16" X 25X 2T CONTROL PANEL FACEPLATE WASHER SPRING 7/16" SCREW CAP 3/16-24*1/2 SCREW HEX 7/16”-14unc x 3/4”... - Page 25 NUT HEX 3/16"-24UNC SCREW ROUND HEAD M4* 35mm POWER CORD TERMINAL MOTOR CORD SCREW RD HEAD 3/16-24UNC X 1" V-BELT MSL-4220(9溝580J) WASHER FLAT 3/16" X 12 X 1 MOTOR BRACKET WASHER SPRING 3/16" MOTOR MOUNT PLATE PUSH ROD TENSION HANDLE T-WRENCH 4MM X 100 SCREW CAP M8-1.25 X 20 T-WRENCH 3MM X 101...
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Page 26: Warranty
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.
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