Southbend South Bend SB1051 - Manual (Page 7)

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" x 40" Heavy 13 ® EVS Lathe
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Basic Controls
Refer to Figures 2–7 and the following
descriptions to become familiar with the basic
controls of this lathe.
Many of the controls will be explained in greater
depth later in this manual.
Master Power Switch
The rotary switch shown in Figure 2 toggles
incoming power ON and OFF to the lathe
controls. As a safety feature, it also prevents the
electrical cabinet door from being opened when
the switch is ON.
Headstock & Quick-Change
Gearbox
To reduce the risk of
serious injury when using
this machine, read and
understand this entire
manual before beginning any
operations.
A. Spindle Speed Digital Readout: Displays the
spindle speed in RPM's.
B. Spindle Speed Range Lever: Selects the high
or low range of spindle speeds to be active.
C. Thread & Feed Rate Charts: Display the
arrangements of the feed range lever and the
quick-change gearbox controls for threading
and power feed operations.
D. Quick-Change Gearbox Levers: Control the
leadscrew and feed rod speed for threading
and feed operations.
E. Headstock Feed Direction Lever: Controls
the direction that the leadscrew and feed
rod rotate. The spindle must be completely
stopped before using this control.
F. Feed Range Lever: Shifts the quick-change
gearbox into low range, neutral, or high
range.
Figure 2. Master power switch located on electrical
cabinet door.
Master Power
Switch
Figure 3. Headstock and quick-change gearbox
controls.
A
B
C
D
F
E