Southbend SB1038F - Manual (Page 51)

For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 EVS Toolroom Lathes
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O P E R A T I O N
Power Feed Controls
The feed direction lever (Figure 81) controls
direction of the carriage. The quick change
feed direction knob (Figure 82) reverses the
feed direction of the carriage while the lathe is
running.
Figure 81. Feed direction lever.
F ORWARD
R EVERSE
N EUTRAL
Feed Direction Lever
Figure 82. Quick change feed direction knob .
Figure 83. Feed control lever positions.
Neutral
Cross Feed
Carriage Feed
To use the quick change feed direction knob:
1. While the lathe is running, place the feed
control lever in neutral.
2. Push or pull the quick change feed direction
knob to change the direction of the feed rod.
3. Re-engage the feed direction lever. The feed
rod rotation will now be reversed, causing
the engaged carriage or cross slide to move
in the opposite direction.
3. Use the feed control lever on the front of the
apron to engage power feed for either the
carriage or the cross slide (see Figure 83).
To engage the carriage, push the lever to
the left and down. To engage the cross slide,
push the lever to the right and up.
Note: Sometimes you need to slightly rotate the
handwheel of the component you are trying
to engage, so that the gears can mesh.
To engage the power feed:
1. Make sure the spindle is OFF and has come
to a complete stop.
2. Use the feed direction lever to select the
direction that the feed rod will rotate.
Note: The feed rod rotation will be the reverse of
what is shown on the control panel diagram
if the quick change feed direction knob is
engaged.
DO NOT move the feed direction lever on
the headstock while the spindle is turning, or
damage will occur to the headstock gearing.