Craftex CX704, User Manual

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off the machine and investigate to find out 
the problem. 
 
If the lathe is running smoothly, let it run for 
a few minutes and gradually increase the 
RPM using the variable speed control knob 
until it reaches the maximum RPM of 2500. 
 
Allow the lathe to run for a few minutes and 
stop it by pressing the Emergency Stop 
Button. 
 

CHUCK JAWS 
REPLACMENT 

Replacing the chuck jaws is very simple on 
CX704. You just have to pay attention to 
the sequence in which the jaws are loaded 
into the chuck. 
 

TO REPLACE THE JAWS: 

 
Make sure the cord is disconnected from 
the power source. 
 
Remove all the jaws on the chuck by 
turning the chuck key counter clockwise. 
 
Clean the jaws and the slot in the chuck 
with a piece of cloth and make sure there is 
no debris. 
 
The jaws are numbered as A, B, C or 1,2,3 
and the numbers are in the slot on the 
chuck. 

Insert the jaw in to the slot#1 and turn the 
chuck key clockwise untill the jaw is 
engaged with the thread. 
 
Repeat the same step with jaw#2 and then 
jaw#3. Make sure the jaws are installed in 
sequence. 

INSTALLING / REMOVING 
CHUCK OR FACEPLATE 

The chuck is mounted directly to the spindle 
nose plate using studs and hex nuts. 
 

TO REMOVE THE CHUCK / FACEPLATE: 

 
Make sure the cord is disconnected from 
the power source. 
 
Hold the chuck with one hand and remove 
the three hex nuts securing the chuck to the 
to the spindle nose plate using a wrench. 

Figure-7 Removing the faceplate 

WARNING! 

DO NOT change the direction of rotation 
of leadscrew while the lathe is running. 
Failure to do so could result damage to 
the lathe. 

WARNING! 

Make sure not to over-tighten the jaws. 
This will damage the jaws. For doing 
accentric work, do not install the jaws 
into the chuck incorrectly. Always use a 4 
jaw chuck for this job.