Shop fox M1015 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 9/08)
MODEL M1015
6" X 10" MINI-LATHE
Phone: [phone] • On-Line Technical Support: [email protected]
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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction activities con-
tains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and
other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well venti-
lated area, and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SETUPELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS
OPERATIONS
SAFETYINTRODUCTION
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Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................2
Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 2
About Your New 6" x 10" Mini-Lathe..................................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................................................... 2
SAFETY ............................................................................................................4
Standard Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 4
Additional Safety Instructions for 6" x 10" Mini-Lathes .............................................. 6
Avoiding Potential Injuries................................................................................ 7
ELECTRICAL ......................................................................................................8
110V Operation ............................................................................................. 8
Grounding ................................................................................................... 8
SET UP ............................................................................................................9
Unpacking ................................................................................................... 9
Inventory .................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning the Lathe....................................................................................... 10
Machine Placement ...................................................................................... 10
Mounting the Lathe ...................................................................................... 11
Chuck Installation ........................................................................................ 12
Replacing Jaws ........................................................................................... 14
Tailstock Alignment ...................................................................................... 15
Centers..................................................................................................... 16
OPERATIONS ................................................................................................... 17
General .................................................................................................... 17
Test Run, Start-up, and Lathe Break-in............................................................... 18
Loading a Workpiece .................................................................................... 19
Using the Cross Slide and Tool Holder ................................................................ 19
Auto and Manual Feed................................................................................... 20
Setting RPM ............................................................................................... 21
TPI and Gear Selection.................................................................................. 22
Feed Rate and Gear Selection ......................................................................... 23
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 24
General .................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning and Lubrication ............................................................................... 24
SERVICE ......................................................................................................... 25
General .................................................................................................... 25
Cross Feed and Saddle Backlash ....................................................................... 25
Replacing Belt ............................................................................................ 26
Replacing Motor Brushes ................................................................................ 27
Replacing Electrical Controls........................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 28
PARTS ........................................................................................................... 30
Parts List................................................................................................... 30
Parts Diagram ............................................................................................. 30
Parts List................................................................................................... 31
Notes ....................................................................................................... 32
Warranty................................................................................................... 34

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M1015 6" x 10" Mini-Lathe
INTRODUCTION
Woodstock Technical Support
We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, parts are miss-
ing, or a defect is found, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at [phone] or
send e-mail to: [e-mail]. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob-
lems and send out parts for warranty.
If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.shopfox.biz.
If you still have questions after reading the latest manual, or if you have comments please contact us at:
Woodstock International, Inc.
Attn: Technical Support Department
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
Your new SHOP FOX®6" x 10" Mini-Lathe has been specially designed to provide many years of trou-
ble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure
safe and reliable operation.
The Model M1015 Mini-Lathe is a perfect lathe for someone who wants a durable and well-designed
machine that can fit in a small location. This Mini-Lathe gives model makers, toolmakers, gun hobbyists,
and the weekend machinist a way to economically produce small precision parts, threaded parts, fit-
tings, and dies.
Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual. It is our
intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and durabil-
ity of this product be included.
About Your New 6" x 10" Mini-Lathe
INTRODUCTION
Specifications
Motor ............................................................ 1/5 HP, 1.2A, 110V, Single Phase
Drive System ................................................................... Internal-Tooth Belt
Overall Size .................................................................. 11"W x 8"T x 24-1/4"L
Distance Between Centers ...................................................................... 10"
Swing Over Bed .................................................................................... 6"
Cross Slide Travel ..............................................................................2-3/8"
Spindle Bore ..................................................................................... 3/8"
Spindle Speed .............................................................. 100-2000 RPM +/- 10%
Spindle Taper................................................................................... MT#2
Tailstock Taper ................................................................................. MT#1
Threads (Standard) ......................................................... 16, 18, 19, 20, 24 TPI
Approximate Machine Weight .............................................................. 64 lbs.

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M1015 6" x 10" Mini-Lathe
INTRODUCTION
Controls and Features
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A. Reset Light (Orange): When lit, it indicates
that an overload or potentially unsafe action
has taken place. You must reset the machine
and DO NOT repeat the unsafe action.
B. Spindle Speed Dial: Allows you to control the
spindle RPM from 100 to 2000 +\- 10%.
C. Gearbox Cover: Allows you to access all
drive gears, and make easy gear changes for
threading operations.
D. Three-Jaw Chuck: Holds and centers rods,
shafts, and tubes for machining purposes.
E. Chuck Safety Cover: Helps keep tools or
hands from entangling with chuck.
F. Tool Rest: Holds bits for lathe operations.
G. Apron, Saddle, and Cross Slide: Allow for
tool rest installation and other fixtures.
H. MT# 1 Dead Center: Holds an indexed
workpiece in alignment with the chuck.
I. Tailstock: Holds chuck arbors, live centers,
dead centers, and other taperd-shank tools.
J. Quill Positioning Handwheel: Allows for
incremental movement of the quill and
live or dead center.
K. Lead Screw Handwheel: Allows for man-
ual feed of the apron.
L. Quill Lock Knob: Locks the quill in place
for lathe operations.
M. Cross Slide Handwheel: Gives precise
movement of the cross slide/tool rest.
N. Emergency Stop Button: Immediately
shuts off power to the lathe allowing
chuck to stop rotation.
O. Lead Screw Clutch Control Dial: Toggles
the feed between gear driven and manu-
al control.
P. Rotation Direction Dial: Toggles the
chuck rotation.
Q. Fuse (2 Amp): Protects the circuit board
from overload.
R. Power ON Light (Green): Indicates the
lathe has power.
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