Clarke Metalworker CL250M, Operating & Maintenance Manual

UNPACKING & PREPARING FOR USE

On receipt, carefully unpack the lathe. Inspect to ensure that no damage was
suffered in transit and all parts are accounted for. Should any damage be apparent,
or parts are missing, please contact your Clarke dealer immediately.

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The following loose items are to be found in the packing case...Item numbers are
those shown in the parts list on page 21

With assistance, considering the weight of the machine, raise it on to a good solid
surface or workbench. Proceed to remove all traces of preservative with paraffin
or good quality solvent, and lightly oil all machined surfaces.

Screw the handles (48 & 49) to the rims of the manual feed handwheels, tightly.

Saddle, and cross-slide adjustments are all factory set to ensure smooth movement
in both directions. If however the adjustments have been upset during transit,
indicated by stiff or erratic movement, refer to ‘Settings and Adjustments’ for the
methods of adjustment.

All hex. keys and spanners necessary to carry out various adjustments are supplied,
together with a chuck key for the 3-Jaw chuck and a spare 2 Amp fuse. The fuse
holder is located on the main control panel.

This Lathe MUST be mounted and secured to a firm foundation as described under
‘Mounting the Lathe’ in order to provide maximum stability and safety,

The three external jaws for the 3-Jaw self centering chuck, extend the capacity of
the chuck, and are discussed in greater detail  on page 16.

FIG.2

900.

4 x Hex. Keys.  2, 3, 4 & 6mm

901. Double Open Ended Spanner 5.5x7mm

902. Double Open Ended Spanner 8x10mm

903. 1 x Centre MT1.

904. 1x Plastic Oil Container.

905. 2 x’T’ Nuts

906. 2 x ‘C’ Spanners

907. 1 x Chuck Key.

908. 3 x External Jaws (for 3-Jaw Chuck).

48 & 49.

3 x Handles

Not Shown

1 x Spare Fuse - 2amp, glass type.