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- Page 1 14” X 40” GEARHEAD METAL LATHE MODEL: KC-1440ML-2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
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Page 2: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION 2-YEAR KING CANADA TOOLS LIMITED WARRANTY OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THIS 14” X 40” METAL LATHE FOR INDUSTRIAL USE. PROOF OF PURCHASE Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes. PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list. - Page 3 GENERAL & SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR METAL LATHES GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW YOUR TOOL 12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its eye-glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT specific potential hazards.
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Page 4: Electrical Information
THIS METAL LATHE MUST BE GROUNDED. IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS METAL LATHE CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. TECHNICAL INFORMATION KC-1440ML-2 Main Specifications Max. swing over bed ..................................14” (355mm) Max. - Page 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LATHE, CLEANING & PRETEST RUN Optional Accessories available: • KLC-3M -Live Center (MT#3) • KM-054 -Taper Attachment (factory installed only) • KM-047 -7pc. Deluxe Cutter Holder Set (3/8”) • KM-057 -7pc. Deluxe Cutter Holder Set (5/8”) FIGURE 1 1- Headstock 10- Bedway...
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Page 6: Operating Levers
OPERATING LEVERS Metal Lathe Operating Levers (Fig.2) position is the disengaged position. • The thread lever 12 is used to engage the half nuts when threading. Headstock Levers • The top slide handwheel 17 is used to manually move the tool post. •... - Page 7 CHARTS ON METAL LATHE Metal Lathe Charts Below are all the charts which are found on the metal lathe plates. We have included these charts in this manual for reference purposes, in case one or many plates have been damaged and are no longer readable. FIGURE 6- 8 Step Spindle Speed Chart FIGURE 3- Inch Thread Pitch Chart FIGURE 7- Thread Dial Indicator Chart...
- Page 8 ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION Mounting or removing chuck or face plate The 3-jaw chuck comes installed on the lathe, all three jaws move in unison when adjusted. The supplied 4-jaw chuck has independant jaws and is used for square or unevenly shaped workpieces. If neither chuck can hold your workpiece, the faceplate can be mounted using its t-bolts and slots to secure workpiece.
- Page 9 ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION Tailstock Adjustments & Operation The tailstock (A) Fig.11 can be moved freely on the bedway and fastened at any position using the tailstock lock lever (B). The tailstock quill (C) can be moved in and out by using handwheel (D) and then locked in place using quill locking lever (E).
- Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION Feed and Thread Selection To set the desired feed rate and thread selection, it may be necessary to change the gear configuration, refer to charts in Fig’s.3, 4, 5A & 5B. 36 feed speeds are possible in either the longitudinal or cross direction Fig.5A.
- Page 11 COOLANT SYSTEM & LUBRICATION POINTS Coolant System It is suggested to use the coolant system during operations involving high speed cutting. Excessive heat and damage to your cutting tool will be avoided if the coolant system is on with the spout directed towards the cutting tool and the work area during the cutting operation.
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Tailstock Lubricate the tailstock ball oilers (A) Fig.22 with regular machine oil. Oil the tailstock quill (B) weekly with regular machine oil. It is recommended to remove the tailstock monthly to wipe down the bed ways and relubricate. FIGURE 22 Leadscrew, Feed Rod, Switch Control Rod, Rack and Guide ways Make sure to lubricate the leadscrew (A) Fig.23, feed rod (B) and switch control rod (C) with machine oil.
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