Clarke Metalworker CL250M, Operating & Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...250mm 10 inch VARIABLE SPEED METAL LATHE OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 250mm 10 inch VARIABLE SPEED METAL LATHE Model No CL250M 1203 Part No 7610740...

Page 2: ...aper Tailstock Taper No 1 Morse Taper Cross Slide Travel 60mm Spindle Speeds 100 to 2 000 RPM 10 Overall Dimensions 630x280x210mm Weight unpacked 23kg Screw Threads Metric 0 5 1 25mm pitch in 5 steps...

Page 3: ...8 The Motor 8 Unpacking and Preparing for Use 9 Installation Electrical Connections 10 Mounting the Lathe 11 Starting Procedure 11 Operation Simple Turning 13 Using Power Feed 15 Maintenance 16 3 Jaw...

Page 4: ...Clarke Metal Lathe GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from date of purchase Please keep your receipt as it will be required as proof of purchase This guar...

Page 5: ...ys 8 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area 9 DON T FORCE THE MACHINE It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was...

Page 6: ...ualified person 2 Do not operate the machine until it is completely assembled and this entire manual has been read and understood 3 Ensure the proper electrical regulations are followed and that the m...

Page 7: ...n the Spindle Flange Adapter To remove the chuck simply remove the three securing nuts to the rear of the flange adapter allowing it to be pulled free together with the three mounting bolts The spindl...

Page 8: ...r the Saddle Feed Handle which moves it longitudinally The tool post carries hex socket head screws which are used to secure a cutting tool The tool post is rotated by slackening the Hex socket head b...

Page 9: ...ections 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 neces...

Page 10: ...l marked with a letter E or Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW Connect BROWN cord to plug terminal marked with a letter L or coloured RED Connect BLUE cord to plug terminal marked with a l...

Page 11: ...sary precautions when moving the lathe considering its weight Assistance will be required Ensure the location is adequately lit and that you will not be working in your own shadow Alternatively if you...

Page 12: ...he further the knob is turned 5 Run for a total of 5 minutes during which time gradually increase spindle speed to its maximum Run for at at least 2 minutes at this speed before stopping the machine a...

Page 13: ...ssory and if necessary use the tailstock centre for additional support If the work cannot be adequately secured by the chuck or if it is a long piece or of small diameter If a tailstock centre is used...

Page 14: ...adjust the position of the cross slide or reposition the work in the chuck to guarantee that there is adequate clearance When satisfied retract the cutting tool by turning the Cross Sllide Feed Handl...

Page 15: ...rs etc you should consult a suitable handbook B SIMPLE TURNING WITH POWER FEED The same basic setup is used as described above The rotational speed of the leadscrew and hence the rate of feed of the t...

Page 16: ...p refer to cross slide adjustmentrs page 17 Thoroughly clean then oil the machined surfaces Re assemble ensuring the jib strip is correctly inserted and adjusted where necessary MOTOR BRUSHES The Moto...

Page 17: ...cessary to hold the spring plate in place with a small screwdriver or similar tool and pushing down on it to allow the collar to be correctly located on to the shaft Occasionally it may be necessary t...

Page 18: ...ing Toolpost w wood Headstock Centre 10 Compound Slide 11 Vertical Slide 12 Mill Chuck Set ACCESSORIES A range of accessories is available from your Clarke dealer which extends the versatility of your...

Page 19: ...SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM 19...

Page 20: ...g 30205 2 SG250M037 38 Spindle Housing 1 SG250M038 39 Front Oil Seal ring 1 SG250M039 40 Key 6 36 1 SG250M040 41 Spindle 1 SG250M041 42 Key 1 SG250M042 43 Nut M6 3 SG250M043 44 Screw M6 25 3 SG250M044...

Page 21: ...115 Green Lamp 2 SG250M115 116 Fuse Box 1 SG250M116 117 PC Board 1 SG250M117 118 Connector 1 SG250M118 119 PC Board Box 1 SG250M119 120 Screw 4 SG250M120 121 Micro Switch 1 SG250M121 122 Screw 2 SG250...

Page 22: ...ervice please contact your nearest dealer or CLARKE International on one of the following numbers PARTS SERVICE TEL 020 8988 7400 PARTS SERVICE FAX 020 8558 3622 or e mail as follows PARTS Parts clark...