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Rod support – Southbend Turn-nado Gearhead w/DRO SB1046PF User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

Turn-Nado

®

Gearhead Lathes

O P E R A T I O N

To use the coolant system on your lathe:

1. Make sure the coolant tank is properly

serviced and filled with the appropriate

fluid, and that you are wearing the necessary

personal protection equipment.

2. Position the coolant nozzle for your

operation.

3. Use the coolant pump switch on the control

panel to turn the pump ON.

4. Adjust the flow of coolant by using the valve

lever near the base of the nozzle hose.

Important: Promptly clean any splashed fluid

from the floor to avoid a slipping hazard.

Running the pump without adequate fluid in

the coolant tank may permanently damage it,

which will not be covered under warranty.

Rod Support

Models SB1047PF, SB1048PF, and SB1058F

include a rod support that gives additional

reinforcement to the leadscrew and feed rod (see

Figure 91).

Figure 91. Rod support.

Rod

Support

Ideally, the best position along the bed for the

rod support is mid-way between the right end of

the leadscrew and the farthest place toward the

tailstock that the carriage will travel during the

operation.

Use a 6mm hex wrench to loosen the cap screws

that secure the clamp plate, position the rod

support where desired, then re-tighten the cap

screws.

To avoid lathe damage, make sure the carriage

will not crash into the rod support when using

longitudinal power feed.

BIOLOGICAL & POISON

HAZARD!

Use the correct personal

protection equipment when

handling coolant. Follow

federal, state, and fluid

manufacturer requirements

for proper disposal.