Stock is a large part of any business and Chester have always invested substantially in building a large quantity of machines and spares, ready to satisfy customer requirements. Chester UK has one of the largest stocks of conventional new machines and accessories within Great Britain.
Chester UK. The lathe may not arrive with a power socket or plug. In the event of this happening, please inform Chester UK on Tel: (01244) 531 631.
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Avoid accidental starting Make sure the switch is in the ‘OFF’ position before plugging in power cord. Stop The machine before putting material in the vice. Always Have stock firmly clamped in the vice before starting the cut. Ground all tools If the tool is equipped with a three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.
Transportation & Installation Unpacking The crate should be removed carefully – DO NOT remove the skids until the lathe has been positioned in its working location. After un-packing, inspect the machine carefully. In the event of shortages or damaged parts, notify the supplier immediately giving a clear indication as to which parts are damaged / missing.
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Locating The Machine The machine must be installed and suitably positioned on well-prepared foundations in order to ensure reliable operation and high accuracy. It is important that the area is well lit, as dry as possible and free from vibration. It should be located so that adequate space is provided for utilisation of maximum ranges together with maintenance.
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The drive bearings should be lubricated with grease regularly, with a good clean once a year. The gears in the headstock should be lubricated with oil (contact Chester UK), level according to the oil gauge. Change the oil in the headstock regularly, the first time after a period of about half a month, second after 45 days and from then on about once each half year.
Machine Specification Centre Height 210mm 210mm Maximum Swing 420mm 420mm Swing Over Cross Slide 160mm 160mm Distance Between Centres 520mm 800mm Width Of Bed 139mm 139mm Longitudinal Travel 510mm 790mm Spindle Bore 28mm 28mm Spindle Taper Number Of Speeds For Lathe Range Of Speeds 160-1360rpm 160-1360rpm...
Operation Principal Components Diagram 1. Lead Screw Clutch Handle 2. Change Lever 3. Shift Switch 4. Emergency Switch 5. Start Switch 6. Pilot 7. Locking Lever 8. Belt Tension Lever 9. Drilling-Milling Shift Switch 10. Micro Feed Clutch Lever 11. Micro Feed Handle 12.
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By loosening the lock lever, the belt position on the tower pulley can be changed. Re-tighten the belt and then proceed at the next speed. Drilling-Milling Spindle Driving Firstly, make sure all the guards are in place, and then push the start switch to turn on the machine. The pilot light will indicate that the machine is on.
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Cross Feeding Imperial Metric Hand feeding can be accomplished by operating hand wheel 24, where as automatic feeding can be engaged as follows. Engage half nut lever 26 in the engaged position, pull out the longitudinal-cross feed clutch handle 22, you can now cross automatic feed.
Electrical System Composition The system consists of alternating current contactor (-K), red emergency button (-SI), green (-S2), pilot (- HL), micro switch (-S3,-S4,-S5), shift switch, etc. the system has the protection of lose-voltage, and cutting off the current when the cover is opened. Operation When you have finished your job on the lathe, close the entire protection instrument;...
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WARNING DO NOT USE FORWARD/ NEUTRAL/ REVERSE TO SWITCH MOTORS ON OR OFF. SELECT MOTOR DIRECTION FIRST THEN PRESS GREEN START BUTTON FOR ON, PRESS STOP BUTTON TO SWITCH MOTOR OFF.
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