Axminster SIEG C4 User manual

2007
600856
SIEG C4
Bench Lathe
Axminster Reference No: C4
User Manual
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600857 Mill Attachment for
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Manual (See Pages 20-41)
600856 C4 Bench Lathe
Manual (See Pages 02-19)

No. 4 Spanner Set Change Wheel Gears Comprising of:
No. 1 Main Chuck Key
No. 4 External Jaws
No. 4 Internal Jaws
Set of Allen Keys
No. 1 2MT Dead Centre
No. 1 3MT Dead Centre
ACCESSORY'S
PACKING LIST
No.1 127 Teeth
No.2 100 Teeth
No.1 80 Teeth
No.1 70 Teeth
No.1 56 Teeth
No.1 55 Teeth
No.2 50 Teeth
No.1 49 Teeth
No.1 45 Teeth
No.1 40 Teeth
No.1 35 Teeth
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2a. SCREW CUTTING
For selection of the required thread pich please refer to the chart on the gear train cover, select
the correct gears from the change wheel set and mount them in the correct sequence.
(See fig 1 & 1a)
A
B
C
D
Fig 1 Fig 1a
GEAR CHART

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2a. SCREW CUTTING CONTINUED
PIVOTING BRACKET
CLAMPING BOLT
The "C/B" axis is adjusted via the pivoting bracket and clamp bolt as shown. (See figs 2 & 2a)
Fig 2a
Fig 2a

4. THE CARRIAGE/SADDLE
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Note: The chuck guard must be in the lower position as there is a interlock switch
proventing the machine operating with the guard in the raised position.

Your C4 bench lathe is a precision tool. In order to maintain this precision and prolong its useful
life, it is advised that you follow the recommended daily and periodic maintenance tables printed
below.
Daily and Periodic Maintenance
Daily Pre-use
1. Using an oil can with a narrow nozzle, oil all the oil points on the machine, incl.
A) Saddle (4), B) tailstock (2), C) traverse slide (1), D) compound slide (2), E) leadscrew gearbox (2),
and F) leadscrew end bearing (1).
2. Move the traverse and compound slides to give access to their drive shaft threads and
lightly coat with oil, work the oil up the threads to lubricate the thread followers.
3. Spray-oil the slides and the lathe bed, exercise the saddle and the slides to spread the oil
to all surfaces, both hidden and visible.
4. Spray up under the rack cover to lubricate the rack. (G)
5. Apply oil to the change gears and their axle mountings. (H)
Daily after-use
1. Clean all swarf and chips away from the machine bed, slide surfaces, and the tool post.
2. Exercise the slides and ensure no swarf etc., is lodged in the drive shaft tunnels.
3. If you have been using ʻsudsʼ make sure the machine is throughly dried off. Clear the suds
tray of all swarf and chips, especially around the drain.
4. Check the tool, ensure it is usable the next time, if not re-sharpen or replace the tool tip.
5. Lightly oil spray all the machine beds and surfaces, and the tailstock barrel.
6. Clean and lightly oil any tools you may have been using (centres, drill chucks, spanners
chuck keys etc, and put them away.
7. Switch off the power supply. Disconnect the plug.
8. Cover the machine over with a dust cloth.
Weekly
a) Check the belt tension.
b) Check the tautness of the slides.
c) Check the level of the suds reservoir. (if you are using suds).
Accessories
May we recommend the following products for use with your C4 lathe.
Grease - Rocol Saphire 2 (Part number: 810129).
Lubricant - Rocol Slideway lubricant spray (Part Number: 810141).
Cutting Fluid - Rocol Multisol cutting fluid (Part Number: 810140).
There are numerous accessories listed for the machine listed in the Axminster catalogue
in section 1
LATHE MAINTENANCE
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A
G
H
B
C
D
E
F
Oil
LATHE MAINTENANCE (OIL LUBRICATION POINTS)
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NOTES

600857
Mill Attachment
for the C4 Lathe
User Manual
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AXMINSTER
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2007