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Craftex CT160 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CT160 HEAVY DUTY BENCH TOP LATHE User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX General Safety Instructions ............... 3 Specific Safety Instructions ..............4 Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe Features............. 5 Physical Features ..................6 Setup ......................7 Un-packing ....................7 Assembly....................8 Adjusting Machine Level................8 Installing the Tool Rest ................8 Installing the Bed Extension ..............

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and have understood completely all instructions, rules and conditions contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Instructions

    CT160-10” Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe Specific Safety Instructions Like all power tools and machinery, proper safety and attention must be adhered to. There is danger associated with using any tool or machine so pay careful attention each and every time you use your tool. If you are not familiar with the operations of a lathe, you should obtain the advice and/or instructions from a qualified professional.

  • Page 5: Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe Features

    The CT160 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.

  • Page 6: Physical Features

    PHYSICAL FEATURES...

  • Page 7: Setup

    Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces. CT160 weighs approximately 106 lbs. Do not over-exert yourself. For safe moving method use fork truck or get the help of an assistant or friend.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY The lathe should be mounted on a Installing the Tool Rest workbench with proper height. workbench must be rigid and flat enough Locate the hole on the tool base and to support the weight of the lathe. Make thread the lock handle into the hole. See sure the lathe is mounted firmly on the Figure-3 workbench, otherwise clatter problems...

  • Page 9: Installing The Bed Extension

    ASSEMBLY Installing the Bed Extension Installing / Removing Tailstock Center The bed extension is supplied as optional equipment (MODEL# CT160EXT). The The tailstock quill has a taper hole into mini lathe has been factory drilled with which the tailstock center fits. Fit the two holes at the end of the bed for tailstock center firmly by hand.

  • Page 10: Installing/Removing Faceplate

    ASSEMBLY Installing / Removing Faceplate Installing / Removing Headstock Center First, disconnect the machine from the power source and remove the headstock The headstock spindle is designed with a center. Attach the faceplate to the taper hole into which the headstock headstock spindle with the help of threads center fits.

  • Page 11: Test Run

    TEST RUN Connect your machine to the correct Once you have assembled your machine power source and turn the power switch completely, it is time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation. During the test run the machine should run smoothly and create very little noise Take a careful look in and around your...

  • Page 12: Operations And Adjustments

    Power Switch (ON / OFF) Changing the Spindle Speed This lathe is equipped with a rocker type The CT160 Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe paddle switch to start and stop the lathe, features 6 spindle speed changes: 500, located at the front side of the bed. The 1270, 1960, 2730, 23320 and 4020 rpm.
  • Page 13 OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS Change spindle speed according to the 4. Release the V-belt tension by shifting following procedures: the belt tension fix lever, located under the bed. 1. Turn OFF the power switch (key switch), and remove the key to avoid unauthorized starting of the lathe.

  • Page 14: Tailstock

    OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Carriage and Tool Rest Tailstock The carriage can be moved along the bed The tailstock is used to support the other slide-ways. Loosen the carriage fix lever end of the work-piece to be turned on the before adjusting the carriage position.

  • Page 15: Faceplate

    OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS Faceplate This lathe is furnished with a face plate in case the work-piece to be turned and can not be clamped between the headstock center and the tailstock center. The faceplate has been drilled with four holes for clamping the work-piece. Figure-18 Headstock and tailstock centers aligned MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES CORRECTION CUTTING TOOL 1. Work-piece is not clamped 1. Clamp it firmly. VIBRATION firmly. 1. Work-piece is clamped 1. Check balance. incorrectly. 2. Adjust center POOR 2. Tailstock center and Alignment. MACHINE ACCURACY headstock center is out of alignment.

  • Page 17: Parts Breakdown

    CT160- HEAVY DUTY BENCH TOP LATHE PARTS BREAKDOWN...
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  • Page 23: Warranty

    Proof of purchase is necessary. All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued.

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