Smithy Midas 1220 XL - Manual (Page 18)

6.
Drill Press and Fine Feed Clutch - Pushing in the drill-press clutch engages the fine
feed. To work the clutch, release the spring tension by rotating the drill-press handles
clockwise. Pull the clutch out to use it as a drill press or push it in to the fine feed. Use
the fine-feed handwheel to move the quill up and down.
7.
Forward / Off / Reverse Switch - This is the main switch used to operate the
lathe. It is simply a forward / reverse switch for the motor. The motor turns counter
clockwise for normal lathe operation and clockwise for normal milling and drilling.
8.
Gearbox - The gearbox (Figure 5.1 and 5.4) houses the belts that drive the spindle
and change gears for the powerfeed. Select the thread pitch (for threading) or the feed
rate (for turning) by changing the four change gears on the right side of the gear box.
Figure 5.4 The gearbox houses the belts and change gears.
9.
Half-nut Engagement Lever - This lever, located on the apron, transmit power to
the carriage when rotated 90 degrees to the right.
10.
Half-nut Speed Selector - The two-speed selector for powering the leadsrew is on
the front of the headstock. The leadscrew turns twice as fast in the II position as in the
I position.
11.
Headstock - The headstock, which is secured to the bed, houses the gears that drive
the powerfeed and the taper bearings that secure the lathe spindle.
12.
Lathe Belt Tensioner - To adjust the lathe belt (Figure 5.5), pull the tensioner
handle forward to tighten the belt, back to loosen it.
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Midas 1220 XL Operator’s Manual