Southbend 16" x 60" Lathe 440V w/ Dro sb1015f - Manual (Page 20)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 EVS Toolroom Lathes P R E P A R A T I O N
Assembly
With the exception of the handwheel handles, the
lathe is shipped fully assembled.
To install the handwheel handles, thread the
large handle into the carriage handwheel and the
small handle into the cross slide handwheel, as
shown in Figure 13.
Handwheel
Handles
Figure 13. Handwheel handles installed.
To level the machine, use a precision level to
make sure the bedways are level from side-to-
side and from front-to-back.
— If using the included leveling pads
(Figure 11), place them under the six
leveling stud locations, then adjust the
studs to level the lathe.
— If using mounting hardware that does not
allow for adjustment, level the lathe by
placing metal shims between the lathe
base and the floor before bolting down.
Figure 11. Leveling pads and screws.
Pads
Studs
Lubricating Lathe
GEARBOXES MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL!
NO OIL SHIPPED WITH
MACHINE!
Refer to the Lubrication
Section in this Manual
for Recommended
Oil Type.
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Lag Screw
and Anchor
Anchor
Stud
Lag screws and anchors, or anchor studs
(below), are two popular methods for securing
machinery to a concrete floor. We suggest you
research the many options and methods for
securing your machine and choose the best one
for your specific application.
Figure 12. Common types of fasteners for bolting
machinery to concrete floors.
Most electrical codes require that machines
connected to the power source by fixed
conduit MUST be secured to the floor.
The headstock, gearbox, and apron oil reservoirs
must have the proper amount of oil in them
before the lathe can be operated for the first
time.
Running the lathe without oil in a gearbox is
considered unwarrantable abuse, which may
result in damage to the bearings and gears. Refer
to the Lubrication section, beginning on Page
56, for details on how to check and add oil.