Speed Setting; Fixing The Lathe Saddle; Changing The Feed Rate; Selector Switch - Optimum OPTI turn TU 3008G Operating Manual

4.8

Speed setting

ATTENTION!
Only change gear positions when the lathe is being completely stopped.
A speed change is done by setting the shift lever at the speed gear unit.
4.9

Fixing the lathe saddle

ATTENTION!
The cutting force produced during facing, recessing or slicing process may displace the
lathe saddle.

Secure the lathe saddle using the tightening screw.
Img.4-2: Lathe saddle
4.10

Changing the feed rate

4.10.1 Selector switch

Use the selector rotary switches to select the feed direction and feed speed.
ATTENTION!
Wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before making any change to the
selector levers.
Selector lever
feed speed
INFORMATION
Use the table on the lathe for selecting the feed speed or the thread pitch. Replace the change
gears if the required thread pitch or feed cannot be obtained with the installed gear set.
GB TU3008G
30
Locking screw
(Hexagon key)
Img.4-3: Changing the feed rate
Translation of original instruction
Selector lever cross feed
Longitudinal feed
Operation
Version 1.1.6 - 2021-9-17