Preface ............................................................15 Setting The Spindle Speeds (Fig. 10); Safety Guidelines: ................................................15 Shifting The Drive Belt - Proxxon FD 150/E Manual

Translation of the Original Operating Instructions FD 150/E Lathe
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Contents:
Preface ............................................................15
Safety guidelines: ................................................15
Overview of machine ..........................................16
Legend (Fig. 1) ................................................16
Description of the machine ....................................16
Scope of delivery .............................................16
Technical data to FD 150/E Lathe: ...........................17
Noise/vibration information .................................17
Set-up and commissioning ....................................17
Lathe elements and their operation ...........................18
Tailstock (Fig. 3): .............................................18
Working with the tailstock .................................18
Cross slide (Fig. 4) ..........................................18
Working with the cross slide ..............................18
Upper carriage (Fig. 5) .......................................18
Working with the upper carriage ...........................18
The three-jaw chuck (Fig. 6) .................................19
Clamping the workpiece: ....................................19
Reversing the jaws (Fig. 7):.................................19
The rotating tool holder .......................................19
Select cutting tool (Fig. 8) .................................19
Clamping the cutting tool (Fig. 9) ........................20
Restart protection .............................................20
Demand-actuated rotational speed ...........................20
Preface
The use of these instructions:
• makes it easier to become acquainted with the device,
• prevents malfunctions due to improper handling, and
• increases the service life of your device.
Always keep these instructions close to hand.
Only operate this device with exact knowledge of it and comply
with the instructions.
PROXXON will not be liable for the safe function of the device for:
• handling that does not comply with the usual intended use
• other application uses that are not stated in the instructions
• disregard of the safety regulations
• operating errors
• lack of maintenance
• use of non-PROXXON spare parts
For your safety, please comply with the safety guidelines with-
out fail.
Only use original PROXXON spare parts. All rights reserved for
further developments in the course of technical progress. We
wish you much success with the device.
Setting the spindle speeds (Fig. 10) ........................20
Shifting the drive belt .......................................20
Electronic speed control ....................................20
Working with the machine (Fig. 11): ........................20
Example of straight turning (a) ..............................21
Example of face turning (b) .................................21
Example of taper turning (c) .................................21
Parting a workpiece (d) .......................................21
Machining longer workpieces with tailstock
and lathe centre (Fig. 12) ....................................21
Repair and Maintenance .......................................22
Cleaning .........................................................22
Adjusting the play of the guides (Fig. 13) ..................22
Adjusting the play of the handwheels (Fig. 14): ............22
Accessories for the FD 150/E .................................22
Cutting tool set (Article 24524) ..............................22
Ring gear drill chuck (Article 24152) ........................22
Inserting the drill chuck (Fig. 15) ........................22
Multiple range ER 11 collets (Article 24154) ...............22
Inserting the collets (Fig. 16) ..............................23
Disposal: .........................................................23
EC Declaration of Conformity .................................23
Exploded Views ................................................119
Safety guidelines:
Avoid untidiness in your working area.
An untidy working area always means an increased accident risk.
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to
follow all safety warnings and instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
KEEP ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
FUTURE !
Fasten the device to a solid surface and make sure it is even.
Also, always make sure that the device cannot fall down or top-
ple during operation.
Check the device for signs of damage before each use.
Please note: Defective parts, particularly damaged safety mech-
anisms, may only be replaced by a specialist or the PROXXON
customer service. Only use original Proxxon spare parts.
Do not manipulate your machine!
Do not make any changes to the machine and do not manipu-
late anything! Changes or manipulations could impair the me-
chanical and electrical safety, but your safety in particular would
also be at risk due to electric shock and further adverse effects.
Injuries and material damage could be the result.
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