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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE WWW.PROCUTUSA.COM PG /...
  • Page 5 QUICK START GUIDE P · 800.543.6618 F · 603.298.8404 info@procutusa.com www.procutusa.com...
  • Page 6 B17 SET-UP FOR STANDARD PACKAGE Follow Steps and Scan QR Codes for Corresponding Videos. PG / 800.543.6618...
  • Page 7 50-4400 and remove all items from drawers. 2. Install the mobile cart handle on the right end of the cart. 3. Carefully remove the cart from the pallet 4. Remove wood top and sides of B17 lathe crate, plastic bag, and extra cardboard. WWW.PROCUTUSA.COM...
  • Page 8 5. Remove 5 bolts holding lathe to pallet. Install 3 lifting eye bolts and attach the 49-4020 lifting chain. The 2 short lengths attach to the top eye bolts, and the long chain secures to lower eye bolt to keep the lathe level during lifting.
  • Page 9 B17 49-4020 Lift Chain 6. Lift the B17, using a 2 ton engine hoist and 2 people. Before lifting be certain none of the chains are arranged in a way that will cause damage to the lathe. WWW.PROCUTUSA.COM PG /...
  • Page 10 7. Roll the mobile cart under the lift- ed B17 and line up the bolt holes on the lathe to the top of the mobile cart. Lower the lathe slowly until 1/4” off cart top and start screws by hand.
  • Page 11 8. Remove the 3 screws w/washers already installed on the top center of the lathe body. Install command module with the 3 screws. Find the 2 connectors for rear of command and carefully plug them into their corresponding port on the back of the command module.
  • Page 12 9. Find and install the handles for the disc and drum axis cranks. Installing Crank Handles (9) Removing 4 x 5mm Bolts (10) 10. Remove 4 bolts that attach draw bar nut end cover (5mm hex) PG / 800.543.6618...
  • Page 13 11. Check both disc and drum axis ways for any looseness by trying to wiggle each of the gear boxes side to side and up and down. Adjust gib ways as necessary to achieve a snug gib with smooth action when either crank handle is turned.
  • Page 14 11. (Continued) Oil the ways with 50-376 way oil provided. Apply 50-376 Way Oil accordingly PG / 800.543.6618...
  • Page 15 12. Carefully remove arbor and drawbar from the packaging. Using a clean cloth, wipe the tapered end of the arbor and the receiver hole on the lathe, and inspect for any burrs or shipping damage. Use Scotch- Brite to clean the tapered end if needed. 13.
  • Page 16 14. Use an open end wrench on the flats at the end of the spindle to hold the spindle from moving. Then use a torque wrench and torque the 36-4005 drawbar nut to 30 lb-ft. PG / 800.543.6618...
  • Page 17 There should be .0005” or less at the arbor base. If run-out is excessive, clean base face with Scotch-Brite or fine sandpaper until .0005” or less is achieved. Contact Pro-Cut’s service dept if you are unable to reduce LRO to within specification: 1-800-543-6618 ext. 2 WWW.PROCUTUSA.COM...
  • Page 18 17. Install the 50-4745 chip guard by first screwing in threaded insert into hole to the left of the command module. Then screw plastic base piece down with bolt. Click the plastic joints together to mount the chip guard to the base PG / 800.543.6618...
  • Page 19 18. Install chip tray brackets using 4 bolts provided and set chip tray in between the brackets. WWW.PROCUTUSA.COM PG /...
  • Page 20 19. Open the rest of the loose parts and arrange in drawers - accessories in top drawer, black adapters in foam in middle drawer, and Quick-Chucks or other accessories in bottom drawer 20. Perform pre-test: Power up the lathe and check that all functions are working on the command module. While doing that record DRO readings, and be certain the maintenance alert is set to the customer’s pref- erence.
  • Page 21 21. Chuck a rotor up to the machine and make a pass to confirm cut quality and LRO. WWW.PROCUTUSA.COM PG /...
  • Page 22 INSPECT WEEKLY YEARLY · Power Cord · Contact Pro-Cut Service Department · Cutting Tips/Screws QUESTIONS? · Cutting Head Arm Adjustment · Contact the Pro-Cut Service Department · Gear Box Ways - Lubricate at 1-800-543-6618 / Prompt #2 PG / 800.543.6618...
  • Page 23 NOTES WWW.PROCUTUSA.COM PG /...
  • Page 24 50-4810 PRINTED WITH PRIDE IN THE U.S.A. Pro-Cut International, LLC 10 Technology Drive #4 West Lebanon, NH 03784 P. 800.543.6618 / 603.298.5200 Global inquiries please see: F. 603.298.8404 R 12.2022 © PRO-CUT INTERNATIONAL, LLC www.procutusa.com E. info@procutusa.com PG / 800.543.6618...