DB7VS LATHE Manual

DB7VS LATHE Manual

Chester UK Ltd Clwyd Close, Hawarden Industrial Park

Hawarden, Chester CH5 3PZ

Tel: 01244 531631 Email: [email protected]

www.chestermachinetools.com

INTRODUCTION Chester UK Limited is a specialist company that has been supplying the machine tool industry for over 15 years. The Chester UK Head Office comprises of a 30,500 sq.ft factory complete with offices and a showroom. Specialising in conventional machine tools, Chester has built a reputation for quality and reliability, which is highly regarded in the machine tool industry and the model engineering market. There are several divisions within the company; Export, Education, Model Engineering & UK Sales, all with dedicated sales personnel who are trained to answer your questions. When buying from Chester you can be assured of a complete back-up service with mechanical and electrical engineers that are available to give advice if required. Stock is a large part of any business and Chester have always invested substantially in building a large quantity of machines and spares, ready to satisfy customer requirements. Chester UK has one of the largest stocks of conventional new machines and accessories within Great Britain. Please take time to visit our website: www.chestermachinetools.com

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES Personnel working with any machine tools in this workshop are required to follow the Safety Instructions stated below in order to prevent any accident that may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment (such as glasses, dust coat, safety shoes, etc) MUST be worn while operating the machine. Long hair or neck tie MUST be tightened up. Hand gloves should NEVER be used. Workpiece and cutting tool MUST be properly clamped. Chuck key MUST be removed from the chuck when not in use. Make sure there is NO loosened part left on the machine table. Make sure you know how to operate the machine before switching it on. Machine guards MUST be put in position while operating. Keep hands away from any rotating objects. Cutters being used should be correctly ground and in good condition. Use correct cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut from time to time. Spilled oil or cutting fluid on the floor MUST be wiped off immediately. NEVER use hand file or emery cloth for finishing lathe work pieces. Do not leave any running machine unattended.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Safety……………………………………………………………...4 1.1 Safety Warnings (warning notes)…………………………...................4 1.1.1 Classification of Hazards…………………………….................4 1.2 Proper use …………………………………………………………….5 1.3 Possible dangers caused by the lathe …………………………………6 1.3.1 Prohibition, warning and mandatory labels……………………6 1.4 Individual protection gear…………………………………………….6 1.5 For your own safety during operation ……………………………….7 1.5.1 Disconnecting the lathe and making it safe …………………..7 2 Unpacking and connecting……………………………………..8 2.1 Extent of supply …………………………………………………….8 2.2 Installation and assembly …………………………………………...8 2.2.1 Requirements of the installation site ………………………….8 2.2.2 Load suspension point ………………………………………...8 2.2.3 Fixing ………………………………………………………….8 2.3 First Use ……………………………………………………………..9 2.3.1 Cleaning and greasing …………………………………………9 2.3.2 Optional accessory …………………………………………....10 3 Operation ………………………………………………………11 3.1 Safety ……………………………………………………………….11 3.2 Control and indicating elements ……………………………………11 3.3 Clamping the tool …………………………………………………..12 3.4 Clamping a workpiece into the lathe chuck………………………...13 3.4.1 Replacing the clamping jaws on the lathe chuck …………….14 3.4.2 Head spindle seat ……………………………………………..14 3.5 Switching ON/OFF ………………………………………………....15 3.5.1 Changing-over switch ………………………………………...15 3.6 Adjusting the speed …………………………………………………15 3.6.1 Changing the speed range …………………………………….16 3.7 Turning short tapers with the top slide ……………………………...16 3.8Turing between centres ……………………………………………...17 3.9 Adjusting feeds and threads pitches ………………………………...17 3.9.1 Switching on the feed …………………………………………18 3.10 General working notes …………………………………………….19 3.10.1 Coolant ……………………………………………………..19 4 Maintenance ………………………………………………..20 4.1 Safety ……………………………………………………………….20 4.2 Inspection and maintenance ………………………………………...20 4.3 Spare parts drawing drive …………………………………………...21 4.4 Spare parts drawing top slide and compound slide …………………22 4.5 Spare parts drawing lathe slide………………………………………23 4.6 Spare parts drawing engine bed ……………………………………..23 4.7 Spare parts drawing tailstock ………………………………………..24 4.8 Spare parts list ……………………………………………………….25 4.8 Spare parts list ……………………………………………………….26 4.8 Spare parts list ……………………………………………………….27 5 Technical data……………………………………………….28 5.1 Power connection ……………………………………………………28 5.2 Machine data ……………………………………………………….28 5.3 Dimensions …………………………………………………………28 5.4 Operating material ………………………………………………….28 5.5 Environmental conditions …………………………………………..28

WARNING! Please be aware that the unit should only be run at low revs and high loads for a limited amount of time and then run unloaded at full speed to allow the motor to cool

CONTACT DETAILS Head Office & Showroom Address: Hawarden Industrial Park,

Hawarden, Chester, CH5 3PZ

Tel national: 01244 531631 Tel International: +44 1244 531631 Fax National: 01244 531331 Fax International: +44 1244 531331 Midlands Factory & Showroom Address: Unit 4 Plant Lane Business Park, Plant Lane, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 3GN Tel National: 01543 448940 Tel International: +44 1543 448940 Fax National: 01543 448938 Fax International: +44 1543 448938 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chestermachinetools.com