Instructions / Assembly

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#84631 MICROLUX
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7 x 16 LATHE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Your MicroLux 7 x 16 Mini Lathe was assembled and tested at the factory, but was disassembled for safe shipment.
Assembly is not difficult, but care should be taken to follow these instructions in the proper sequence to assure safe and
successful operation of the machine. We assume you already have the usual assortment of shop tools, such as wrenches,
screw drivers, pliers and hex keys, needed to assemble small machinery.
Since the machine is somewhat heavy and gets heavier as you assemble it, an assistant will most-likely be necessary to
help you turn the machine over and around while you carry out the assembly procedure.
Before starting the assembly sequence, carefully unpack and clean all machine elements. For identification and location of
parts, it will be most helpful to study the Assembly and Parts diagram included in the Instruction Manual.
Carefully place the main
frame of the machine
upside-down on your
workbench.
Install chip tray and
bracing with rubber feet
to bottom of machine
with 4 screws.
Note...short extension
of chip tray should be
installed toward the back
of the machine; match
the position of the
bracing to match
position of chip tray.
Turn machine
right-side-up on
your workbench.
Remove the bracket from
the right-hand end of the
lead screw so that the
carriage/saddle may be
installed.
Install the handle
and knob to the
carriage/saddle apron
assembly.
To install the
carriage/saddle to the
bedway, first be sure
halfnuts are wide open so
the carriage/saddle will
slide onto the bedway
easily; then, to facilitate
the installation of the
carriage on the bedway,
turn the carriage upside-
down on your workbench
and loosen the 3 screws
marked with arrows in
the lower picture.
DO NOT TOUCH the two
set screws marked with
an “X.” These are factory
set and the carriage will
not function properly if
you disturb them. Guide
the feed screw through
the halfnuts and the
feeding gear onto the
long rack under the lip
of the bed face.
After the carriage is
installed, gently snug up
the 3 screws.
Reinstall the bracket loosely on the end
of the lead screw. Move the carriage
all the way to the right and position the
bracket to allow smooth operation of
the carriage, then lightly tighten the
bracket screws. Engage the halfnuts
on the carriage drive system, then
gently tighten the bracket screws. You
may have to tinker with the position of
this bracket until the drive system
works smoothly. Now fully tighten the
bracket screws. Adjust the thread dial
for proper engagement with the gear.
The saddle/carriage should run
smoothly through its travel with some
moderate resistance. Adjust as
required and oil all applicable
surfaces.
If necessary, re-mount the handle at
the rear of the compound rest in the
proper position. Then install the
compound rest on the cross slide of
the carriage. Adjust gibs as required
to assemble and for proper operation
(See manual for gib adjustment if
required).
Install drive gears (80 tooth). They are
usually packed with gear box cover.
Note: The top one is compised of two
gears.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the power cord is
unplugged from your wall outlet
at this time.
Install Electrical Control Box as
follows (Fig. 7 through 13 ):
Assemble 2 green ground wires to
screws on front of headstock.
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