For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09
Model SB1016/SB1036
-29-
P R E P A R A T I O N
4.
Move the quick change range lever to the
middle (neutral) position, as shown in
Figure 31
.
Figure 31. Quick change gearbox in neutral position.
5.
If you have not already done so, move the
headstock feed direction lever to the central
or neutral position as shown in
Figure 32
Figure 32. Feed direction lever in neutral position.
F
ORWARD
R
EVERSE
N
EUTRAL
L
OW
N
eutral
H
IGH
6.
Pull up on the half nut and the feed levers to
disengage the carriage, as shown in
Figure
33
, and make sure the carriage lock is loose.
Carriage Lock
Half Nut
Lever
Engaged
Disengaged
Engaged
Disengaged
Figure 33. Halfnut and carriage feed levers shown in
the disengaged positions.
7.
Move the spindle ON/OFF lever to the
OFF
(center) position, as shown in
Figure 34
.
Figure 34. Spindle ON/OFF lever in OFF (Neutral).
Do not leave the lathe unattended during
the break-in period. Should any problem
arise, you must be able to immediately shut
down the lathe to avoid damage. Curious
bystanders can also be entangled with a
lathe chuck if the machine is left running
and unattended. Entanglement can lead to
immediate amputation or death.
Reverse
Off
Forward
Spindle ON/OFF Lever in OFF or (Neutral)
After the first 16 hours of use, the V-belts will
stretch and seat into the pulley grooves. The
V-belts must be properly re-tensioned after
this period to avoid reducing their useful life.
Refer to the V-Belts section on Page 81 for
detailed instructions.
Feed ON/OFF Lever
