GB
Translation of the Original Operating
Instructions
Foreword
Dear Customer,
With the PROXXON PD 400 lathe, you own a carefully con-
structed machine made by specialists for whom precision has
become a tradition. This machine is highly versatile in its
applications. In addition, please see the well-designed
accessories programme.
To use the machine correctly, it is essential that you carefully
read and observe these instructions. This applies not only to
beginners, but also to professionals. Please also carefully read
the chapter on maintenance. If used carefully and maintained
properly (including regular oiling), the machine will deliver pre-
cise results over a long service life.
We hope that you enjoy reading the instructions and your first
turning attempts with the PD 400.
We reserve the right to make modifications in the interest of
technical progress.
Contents
Safety regulations (see enclosed booklet)
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Key (Fig. 1):
1. Main spindle
2. Lathe chuck
3. Multiple tool holder with tool holder element
4. Rotating centre
5. Flange surface for milling unit PF 400 (optional)
6. Sleeve
7. Clamp screw for sleeve
8. Tailstock
9. Sleeve adjusting handwheel
10. Handwheel for leadscrew
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11. Clamp screw for tailstock
14
12. Holes for tabletop mounting
15
13. Leadscrew
15
14. Adjusting handwheel for top slide
15
15. Top slide
15
16. Support
16
17. Cross-slide
16
18. Adjusting handwheel for cross-slide
16
19. Lock box
20. Engaging lever for leadscrew nut
16
21. Handwheel for quick adjustment
17
22. Leadscrew switch
17
23. Gearbox
17
24. Direction switch for anti-clockwise rotation - stop - clock-
17
wise rotation
17
25. Main switch
18
26. Function display
18
27. Stepper switch for speed adjustment
18
28. Allen key
18
29. Open-ended spanner
19
30. Lathe chuck spanner
19
31. Toothed chuck
19
32. Change gear set
19
33. Tool holder element
20
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20
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
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