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Preparation overview things you'll need – Southbend 14" Turn-X Toolroom Lathe SB1039 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11

14" TURN-X

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Toolroom Lathe

P R E P A R A T I O N

Preparation Overview Things You'll Need

To complete the preparation process, you will

need the following items:

For Lifting and Moving

• A forklift or other power lifting device

rated for at least 25% more than the

shipping weight of the lathe (see Product

Specifications beginning on Page 8)

• Lifting straps, each rated for at least 25%

more than the shipping weight of the lathe

• Guide rods for steading the load when lifting

• Two other people for assistance when moving

machine

• Hardwood blocks (see Page 22)

For Power Connection

• A power source that meets the minimum

circuit requirements for this machine (review

Power Supply Requirements on the next

page for details)

• An electrician or qualified service personnel

to ensure a safe and code-compliant

connection to the power source

For Cleaning & Assembly

• Cotton rags

• Mineral spirits

• Quality metal protectant oil

• Safety glasses

• Wrench or socket 21mm

• Wrench or socket 19mm

• Floor mounting hardware as needed

• Precision level

• Standard screwdriver #2

The purpose of the preparation section is to help

you prepare your machine for operation. The list

below outlines this basic process. Specific steps

for each of these points will be covered in detail

later in this section.

The typical preparation process is as follows:

1. Unpack the lathe and inventory the contents

of the box/crate.

2. Clean the lathe and its components.

3. Identify an acceptable location for the lathe

and move it to that location.

4. Level the lathe and either bolt it to the floor

or place it on mounts.

5. Assemble the loose components and make

any necessary adjustments or inspections to

ensure the lathe is ready for operation.

6. Check/lubricate the lathe.

7. Connect the lathe to the power source.

8. Test run the lathe to make sure it functions

properly.

9. Perform the spindle break-in procedure to

prepare the lathe for operation.