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#85181
6" x 10" * Variable Speed
Micro Lathe
Instruction Manual
*Nominal size
Please read and understand all instructions before using this tool.
Note: These instructions will show you how to assemble this machine,
work its controls and maintain it for long life.
It is not intended as an educational course on how to make parts using a lathe.
Made in China for
340 Snyder Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
For technical assistance, call 908-464-1094 Monday thru Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm ET
©Micro-Mark
MM120711
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- Page 1 It is not intended as an educational course on how to make parts using a lathe. Made in China for 340 Snyder Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 For technical assistance, call 908-464-1094 Monday thru Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm ET ©Micro-Mark MM120711...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important Safety Instruction Specifications Feature and Legend 1. The Headstock 2. The Running Gear 3. The Tailstock 4. The Saddle and the Cross-Slide Unpacking and Preparing for Use Starting Procedure Operation Maintenance Settings and Adjustments Accessories Parts List Parts Diagram Wiring Diagram Packing List... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instruction
1. Be sure the switch is OFF when not in use and before plugging tool into power outlet. 2. Do not attempt to use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool's capacity. Approved accessories are available from Micro-Mark. 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. -
Page 4: Specifications
SPECIFCATIONS Max. swing over bed 140 mm (5 " ) Max. Iength of workpiece 250 mm (10") Spindle hole taper Cross slide travel 60 mm (2 " ) Hole of spindle 9 mm ( ") Tailstock taper Spindle speed (Variable speed) 100 - 2000rpm ±10% Screw threads Imperial... -
Page 5: The Headstock
1. THE HEADSTOCK The motor provides direct drive to the spindle via an internal tooth-type belt. Spindle speed is variable, and is regulated by the Speed Control Knob (5). Located on the main control panel. The spindle is provided with an internal No. 2 Morse taper to accommodate a center for use with a face plate or turning clamp. -
Page 6: Starting Procedure
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. Ensure the location is adequately lit and that you will not be working in your own shadow. We strongly recommend that the machine e bolted firmly to a workbench, using the tapped holes to secure the feet to the machine. -
Page 7: Operation
B. STARTING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS 1. Take all necessary precautions previously stated, and ensure the workpiece can rotate fully without obstruction. 2. Put the manual & auto feeding Clutch to right or left side, depending upon whether or not auto feeding is required. IMPORTANT: This should ALWAYS be a deliberate, conscious action. -
Page 8: Maintenance
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 while rotating the work by hand using the chuck. Continue to advance the cutting tool slowly, until it just touches the surface. -
Page 9: Settings And Adjustments
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 ib strip is inserted, which may be tightened against the dovetail under the influence of three adjuster, or... -
Page 10: Accessories
ACCESSORIES cessories for your machine are a a la le ro ro- ar : OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES... -
Page 12: Parts List
Part List(1) Description Description Description Description Description Description Description Description Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Change gear cover Screw base Cap Screw GB818, M4*8 Key 2*10 Cap Screw GB818, M4*12 Tailstock screw Hinge L*B=38*31 Screw M5*8 Washer 4 Screw M5*20 Nut M4 Wedge Cantilever Lock handle... - Page 13 Part List(2) Description Description Description Description Description Description Description Description Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Screw M8*40 Screw M5*20 Tool rest Timing belt 1.5*83*10 Tool rest shaft Yellow lamp Connect block Screw M4*6 Potentiometer Screw M4*6 Emergency stop switch Tool rest block Forward/off/Reverse switch Spring Power indicator light...
- Page 14 Wiring Diagram I (220-240/50Hz) see the label...
- Page 15 Wiring Diagram II(100-120V/60Hz) See the label...
- Page 16 Micro-Mark makes no other warranty of any kind whatever, expressed or implied, and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the above mentioned obligation are hereby disclaimed by Micro-Mark and excluded from this warranty.
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