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WARNING! DO NOT use the lathe where there are flammable liquids, solids or gases such as petrol, paint solvents, waste wiping rags etc.
DO NOT operate the lathe if any parts are missing or damaged as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
DO NOT lift or remove the chuck guard whilst the lathe is in use.
DO NOT touch the workpiece close to the cut as it will be very hot. Allow it to cool first.
DO NOT leave the lathe running unattended.
DO NOT operate the lathe when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
When not in use, switch off the lathe and isolate it from the power supply.
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION
Precision built metal working lathe, ideal for the small workshop, professional or home engineer and model maker. Powered by a 300Watt motor
this compact unit features variable speed reversible drive and powered cutting facility for right and left hand threads. Supplied with self centring
three jaw chuck, four-way tool post, swarf tray and rear splash guard. complies with Safety of Machinery (Safety) regulations 1992 (and
amendments), is fully ce approved and supplied with emergency stop button and chuck guard.
An optional stand is available, order Model No. SM3002St.
Specification:
Motor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300W - 230V 50Hz
Spindle Speed range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-2500rpm
distance Between centres: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300mm
centre Height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90mm
Max. Workpiece diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180mm
Spindle Bore: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20mm
3. CONTENTS & ASSEMBLY
Contents description:
lathe
2 Handwheel Handles (with bolts and nuts)
tailstock centre
3 external chuck Jaws
6 Gears (30, 35, 2 x 40, 50 & 60 teeth)
4 rubber feet
4 Screws
Swarf tray
1 chuck Key
4 Hex Keys
2 Spanners
2A fuse
Machine oil
WARNING! Safe handling will require two people.
3.1.
unpack the product and check that all components and tools are present and undamaged. If any problem is noted contact your supplier
immediately.
3.2.
the machine has been coated with grease to protect it in shipping. remove the coating with commercial degreaser, kerosene or similar
solvent before use. After degreasing coat the machined surfaces with machine oil.
3.3.
Position the lathe on a sturdy workbench or on the optional stand (SM3002St).
the lathe may be mounted on the rubber feet provided or bolted directly to the
workbench through M6 clearance holes dimensioned as in fig. 2.
3.4.
take the the two handles and drop a bolt through each one. Screw a nut to the bolt until
it touches the handle, then back it off approximately half a turn so that the handle rotates
freely on the bolt.
3.5.
Screw the bolt of one handle into the saddle feed handwheel (fig. 1.6) and the other into the tailstock feed handwheel (fig. 1.3). in each
case, lock the bolt in place with the nut, ensuring that the handle can still rotate freely on the bolt.
3.6.
the cross-slide feed handle (fig. 1.5) is fitted reversed for transit. remove the handle and refit the correct way round.
4. SET-UP AND OPERATION
It is assumed that the operator has experience of machining practice and these instructions are intended only to describe the
features of the lathe. If you have no experience of machining, it is recommended that you undertake training before using this machine.
WARNING! Before operating the lathe, ensure that you are wearing approved safety goggles to protect yourself from swarf and
metal particles. If using cutting oil or coolant, a face mask may be necessary, to avoid breathing any vapour generated. Ensure
that all other safety instructions in Section 1 are followed carefully.
4.1.
Initial start-up.
4.1.1. check that the forward/reverse switch (fig.3.B) is in the off position and that the speed control (fig.3.A) is on zero.
4.1.2. Set the high/low range lever (fig.4.A) to low and the automatic feed lever (fig.5.A) to disengaged - turn anti-clockwise.
4.1.3. confirm that the cross-slide is well clear of the chuck and that all keys, spanners etc. are clear of the machine.
fig.3
Spindle taper: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mt3
tailstock taper:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mt2
cross Slide travel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65mm
leadscrew: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metric
dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300x300x830mm
Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40kg
fig.4
Original Language Version
fig.1
fig.2
fig.5
SM3002.V2
Issue: 4 - 13/02/12
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