Southbend SB1001 - Manual (Page 26)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/11 Model SB1001 8K ™ Lathe O P E R A T I O N
Operation Overview To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1. Puts on safety glasses, rolls up sleeves,
removes jewelry, and secures any clothing,
jewelry, or hair that could get entangled in
moving parts.
2. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is
suitable for turning, mounts the workpiece
in the chuck, and removes the chuck key
from the machine.
3. Mounts the tooling, aligns it with the
workpiece, then backs it away to establish a
safe startup clearance.
4. Removes all setup tools from the lathe.
5. Checks for safe clearances by rotating
the workpiece by hand at least one full
revolution.
6. Uses the master power switch to enable
power to the motor, then rotates the spindle
switch to the forward (left) position to start
spindle rotation.
7. Rotates the spindle speed dial to select the
correct spindle speed for the operation.
8. Uses the handwheel/ball handles or power
feed options to move the tooling into the
workpiece.
9. When finished cutting, moves the spindle
switch to the OFF (middle) position, waits
until the spindle is completely stopped, then
removes the workpiece.
To reduce the risk of
serious injury when using
this machine, read and
understand this entire
manual before beginning
any operations.
The purpose of this overview is to provide
the novice machine operator with a basic
understanding of how the machine is used during
operation, so they can more easily understand
the controls discussed later in this manual.
Note: Due to the generic nature of this overview,
it is not intended to be an instructional guide
for performing actual machine operations.
To learn more about specific operations and
machining techniques, seek training from people
experienced with this type of machine, and do
additional research outside of this manual by
reading "how-to" books, trade magazines, or
websites.
Loose hair, clothing, or
jewelry could get caught
in machinery and cause
serious injury or death.
Keep these items away from
moving parts at all times to
reduce this risk.
During operation, small
metal chips may become
airborne, leading to serious
eye injury. Wear safety
glasses to reduce this risk.