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Bedway removed for clarity
R3
Saddle and Cross slide gibs adjusting:
•
Tapered gib strip is fitted to the slideways of saddle
cross-slide and top (compound) slides so that any
slack which may develop can be diminished. Check
and adjust them every six months.
•
Ensure that slideways are thoroughly cleaned and
lubricated before attempting adjustment.
Bedway removed for clarity
According to the following steps:
1. Use flat head screw driver to loosen the adjust screw
(F1) and (R4)/(R6) about 1/2 turn CCW.
2. Appropriately tighten adjust screw (F2) and (R3)/(F5)
about 1/2 turn CW.
3. Move saddle left and right to ensure smoothness.
4. Move cross slide forward and backward to ensure
smoothness.
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R6
F1
Fig. 22
R4
F2
Fig. 23
Turret removed for clarity
F5
9.8 TOP SLIDE
A solid topslide is fitted as standard equipment to the
cross-slide mounted on a swivel base which is marked
0-90-0-90º for accurate indexing.
(A5) Cross slide handwheel
(A6) Compound rest handwheel
Handwheel dials are graduated in inch or metric divisions
to suit the operation. (Dual dials supply imperial system
screw only)
Top slide gibs adjusting:
•
You should regularly check and adjust them every six
months.
•
Ensure that slideways are thorougly cleaned and
lubricated before attempting adjustment.
A5
S6
by 3mm allen wrench
M6
by 6mm allen wrench
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
1800 Series Lathe
A6
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