OPERATOR'S MANUAL

GH1330 GEAR HEAD LATHE

WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) Ltd.

WARCO HOUSE, FISHER LANE, GHIDDINGFOLD, SURREY GU8 4TD ENGLAND
TELEPHONE +(44) 1428 682929 FACSIMILE +(44) 1428 685870
E-mail: warco@warco.co.uk http://www.warco.co.uk
 ! WARNING

1 Read and understand the entire instruction 12 Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or
manual before operating machine. attachment to do a job which it was no
designed for.
2 This manual is intended to familiarize
you with the technical aspects of this 13 Make certain the motor switch is in the OFF
lathe. It is not, nor was it intended to position before connecting the machine to
be, a training manual. the power supply.

3 This machine is designed and intended 14 Give your work undivided attention. Looking
for use by trained and experienced around, carrying on a conversation, and
personnel only. If you are not familiar " horse-play" are careless acts that can
with the proper safe use of lathe, do not result in serious injury.
use this machine until proper training
and knowledge has been obtained. 15 Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area.
4 Always wear approved safety glassed /face
shields while using this machine. 16 Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
5 Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
17 Make a habit of checking to see that keys
6 Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, and adjusting wrenches are removed
watches, other jewelry, and roll up sleeves before turning on the machine
above the elbows. Remove all loose clothing
and confine long hair. Do not wear gloves. 18 Never attempt any operation or adjustment
if the procedure is not understood.
7 Keep the floor around the machine clean
and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 19 Keep fingers away from revolving parts and
cutting tools while in operation.
8 Keep machine guards in place at all times
when the machine is in use. If removed 20 Never force the cutting action.
for maintenance purpose, use extreme
caution and replace the guards immediately 21 Do no t attempt to adjust or remove tools
during operation.
9 Do not over reach. Maintain a balanced
stance at all times so that you do not fall or 22 Always keep cutters sharp.
lean against blades or other moving parts.
23 Always use identical replacement parts
10 Make all machine adjustments or maintenance when servicing.
with the machine unplugged from the power
source. 24 Failure to comply with all of these warnings
may cause serious injury.
11 Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.

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SPECIFICATIONS: GH1330
Capacities:
Swing Over Bed ………………………………………………………………… 330mm 13”
Swing Over Cross Slide ………………………………………………………… 198mm 7 3/4”
Swing Through Gap ……………………………………………………………… 476mm 8 7/8”
Length of Gap …………………………………………………………..………… 205mm 8 1/8”
Distance Between Centers ……………………………………………………… 750mm 30”
Headstock:
Hole Through Spindle ……………………………………………………………… 38mm 1 1/2”
Spindle Nose …………………………………………………………………….. ………… D1-4
Taper in Spindle Nose …………………………………………………………………….. M.T.5
Spindle Taper Adapter ……………………………………………………………………… M.T.3
Number of Spindle Speeds ………………………………………………………………… 8
Range of Spindle Speeds …………………………………………………………… 70-2000r.p.m.
Gearbox:
Number of Metric Threads ………………………………………………………………… 27
Range of Metric Threads ………………………………………………………………… 0.45~10mm
Number of Inch Threads ………………………………………………………………… 36
Range of Inch Threads ………………………………………………………………… 3 1/2~80T.P.I.
Lead Screw Pitch………………………………………………………………………… 22 x 3mm
Feed Rod Diameter ………………………………………………………………………… 20mm
Compound and Carriage:
Toolpost Type ……………………………………………………………………………… 4-Way
Maximum Tool Size …………………………………………………….………… 16x16mm 5/8”x5/8”
Maximum Compound Slide Travel ……………………………………………… 72mm 2 7/8”
Maximum Cross Slide Travel …………………………………………………… 160mm 6 5/16”
Maximum Carriage Travel ………………………………………………………… 430mm 17”
Tailstock:
Tailstock Spindle Travel …………………………………………………………… 92mm 3 3/4”
Diameter of Tailstock spindle ………………………………………………………32mm 1 1/4”
Taper in Tailstock Spindle ………………………………………………………………… M.T.3
Miscellaneous:
Width of Bed …………………………………………………………………………187mm 7 3/8”
Main Motor ……………………………………………………………………………… 2HP, 3Ph, 440V
Height …………………………………………………………………………………1360mm 53 1/2”
Length …………………………………………………………………………………1650mm 65”
Width ……………………………………………………………………………………750mm 30”
Net Weight (approx.) ……………………………………………………………… 460KGS 1015lbs.
Shipping Weight (approx.) ………………………………………………………… 560KGS 1230lbs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS …………………………………………………………………………………. 1

SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS …………….…………………………………………………………………. 3
CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CONTAINER ……………………………………..……………………… 4
UNCRATING AND CLEAN-UP ………………………………………………………………………... 5
CHUCK PREPARATION ………………………………………………………………………………. 6
LUBRICATION……………………………………………………………….. ……………………… 7
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ………...………………………………………………………….. 8
GERNERAL DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………………………….. 9
CONTROL……………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE……………………………………………………………………………13
OPERATION …...……………………………………………………………………………………..13
ADJUSTMENTS ……...……………………………………………………………………………... 15

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 WARNING
Read and understand the entire contents of this
Manual before attempting set-up or operation!

Failure to comply may cause serious injure!

CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CONTAINER

1 Lathe
1 Steady Rest ( mounted on lathe)
1 Follow Rest ( mounted on lathe)
1 6” Three Jaw Chuck (mounted on lathe)
1 8” Four Jaw Chuck
1 10” Face Plate
1 Halogen Lamp
1 Coolant Pump
1 Full Length Splash Guard
1 Chip Tray
1 Tool Box

Tool Box Contents (refer to Fig. 1):

1 No. 1 Flat Blade Screwdriver

1 No. 1 Cross Point Screwdriver
6 Hex Socket Wrench (2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm)
3 Open End Wrench (9-11, 10-12, 12-14,17-19mm) Fig. 1
1 Oil Gun
2 No.3 Morse Taper Dead Center
1 No.5 to No.3 Spindle Sleeve
7 Change Gears (m=1.25, Z=35, 42, 42, 44, 48, 55, 120/127T)
1 Chuck Key
1 Key for Cam Locks
1 Tool Post Wrench

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Uncrating and Clean-up

1. Finish removing the wooden crate from around

the lathe.

2. Unbolt the lathe from the shipping crate bottom.

3. Choose a location for the lathe that is dray, has

good lighting and has enough room to be able
to service the lathe on all four sides.

4. With adequate lifting equipment, slowly raise the

lathe off the shipping crate bottom. Do not lift
by spindle. Make sure lathe is balanced before
moving to sturdy bench or stand.

5. To avoid twisting the bed, the lathe’s location

must be absolutely flat and level. Bolt the lathe
to the stand (if used). If using a bench, through
bolt for best performance.

6. Clean all rust protected surfaces using a mild

commercial solvent, kerosene or diesel fuel. Fig. 2
Do not use paint thinner, gasoline or lacquer
thinner. These will damage painted surfaces.
Cover all cleaned surfaces with a light film of
20W machine oil.

7. Remove the end gear cover. Clean all

components of the end gear assembly and coat
all gears with a heavy, non-slinging grease.

8. Using a engineer’s precision level on the

bedways, check to make sure lathe is level
side to side and front to back. Loosen
mounting bolts, shim and tighten mounting
bolts if necessary. The lathe must be level
to be accurate.

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Chuck Preparation (Three Jaw)

WARNING

Read and understand all directions for chuck

preparation!

Failure to comply may cause serious injure

and /or damage to the lathe!

1. Support the chuck while turning three camlocks

1/4 turn counter-clockwise with the chuck key
enclosed in the tool box.

2. Carefully remove the chuck from the spindle

and place on an adequate work surface.

3. Inspect the camlock studs. Make sure they have

Not become cracked or broken during transit. A
Clean all parts thoroughly with solvent. Also
clean the spindle and camlocks.

4. Cover all chuck jaws and scroll inside the chuck

With #2 lithium tube grease. Cover the spindle
Camlocks and chuck body with a light film of
20W oil.

B
5. Lift the chuck up to the spindle nose and press
onto the spindle. Tighten in place by turning the Fig. 3
cam locks 1/4 turn clockwise. The index mark
(A, fig. 3) on the camlock should be between
the two indictor arrows (B, Fig. 3). If the index
mark is not between the two arrows, remove
the chuck and adjust the camlock studs by
either turning out one full turn (if cams will not
engage) or turning in one full turn (if cams turn
beyond indicator marks).

6. Install chuck and tighten in place.

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Lubrication

CAUTION
Lathe must be serviced at all lubrication points
and all reservoirs filled to operating level before
the lathe is placed into service!
Failure to comply may cause serious damage!

1. Headstock – Oil must be up to indicator mark

in oil sight glasses(A, Fig.4). Top off with Shell
Turbo T-68 or equivalent. Drain oil completely
(A, Fig.5) and refill after the first three months of
operation. Then, change oil in the headstock annually.
Fig. 4
2. Gearbox–Oil must be up to indicator mark in
oil sight glass (B, Fig.4). Top off with Shell Turbo
T-68 or equivalent. Fill by removing plug(B, Fig.5)
with an 8mm hex wrench. To drain, remover drain
plug(C, Fig.5) with an 8mm hex wrench. Drain oil
completely and refill after the first three months of
operation. Then, change oil in the gearbox annually.

3. Apron – Oil must be up to indicator mark in oil

Sight glass (front of apron – A, Fig. 6). Top off with
Shell Turbo T-68 or equivalent. Remove oil cap
(B, Fig.6) on right side of apron to fill. To drain, remove
drain plug on bottom of apron. Drain oil completely
and refill after the first three months of operation.
Then, change oil in the apron annually.
Fig. 5
4. Cross Slide – Lubricate four oil ports (A, Fig.7) with
20W machine oil once daily.

5. Compound Rest – Lubricate three oil port (B, Fig.7)

with 20W machine oil once daily.

6. Carriage – Lubricate two oil ports(C, Fig.7) with 20W

Machine oil once daily.

7. Thread Dail Indicator – Lubricate one oil port (D, Fig.7)

with 20W machine oil once daily.

8. Handwheel –Lubricate one oil ports(E, Fig.7) on the apron

Hand wheel with 20W machine oil once daily. Fig. 6
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9. Cross and longitudinal feed selector- Lubricate one
ball oiler (F, Fig.7) on the apron top with 20W machine
oil once daily.

10. Leadscrew & Feed Rod – Lubricate three ball oilers on

leadscrew feed rod bracket (located at the right end of
the lead and feed rod – A, Fig.8) with 20W machine oil
once daily.

11. Tailstock – Lubricate three oil ports (B, Fig. 8) with 20W Fig. 7
Machine oil once daily.

Electrical Connections

WARNING
All electrical connections must be completed by
a qualified electrician!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury and
or damage to the machinery and property!

The 1330 gear-head floor lathe is rated at 2HP, 3PH,

440V only. Confirm power available at the lathe’s location
is the same rating as the lathe.
Make sure the lathe in properly grounded. Fig. 8

The following is wiring diagram of the lathe. (Fig. 9)

TC SB
1

FU U FU
L
1 2
1 1 2 3

L V
~24V
2

L 3 W SQ 3 SA 2

KA
1

0 15

SQ 2
KM
1 KM
2 KM
3
FU 3
4 5

SQ 1
3 ~ 4 4 0 / 3 8 0 V, 5 0 / 6 0 H Z

6 7 8

U V W
1 1 1 U V W
3 3 3
SQ 4

18
KM
2 KM 1 FR
2

FR
1 FR 2

14 11 12 16

EL HL
U V W
2 2 2 U V W
4 4 4
KM
1 13 KM 2

FR
1

M 1 M 2

3~ 3~ KA 1 KM 3

XB
PE

FIG.9 WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 3PHASE

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General Description

Lathe Bed
The lathe bed (A, Fig. 10) is made of high-grade cast iron.
By combining high cheeks with strong cross ribs, a bed
with low vibration and high rigidity is realized. Two
precision ground vee slideways, reinforced by heat
hardening and grinding are an accurate guide for the
carriage and headstock. The main drive motor is mounted
to the rear of the bed.
Headstock
The headstock (B, fig. 10) is cast from high grade, low
vibration cast iron. It is bolted to the bed by four screws Fig. 10
with two adjusting screws for alignment. In the head,
the spindle is mounted on two precision taper roller
bearings. The hollow spindle has Morse Taper#5 with
a 1-3/8” bore.

Gear Box
The gear box (C, Fig. 10) is made from high quality cast Iron and is mounted to the left side of the
machine bed.

Apron
The apron (D, Fig. 10) is mounted to the carriage. In the apron a half nut is fitted. The half nut gibs can
be adjusted from the outside. The half nut is engaged by use of a lever. Quick travel of the apron is
accomplished by means of a bed-mounted rack and pinch, operated by a hand wheel on the front of the
apron.

Carriage

The carriage (A, Fig. 11) is made from high quality cast iron.
The Sliding parts are smooth ground. The cross-slide is
mounted on the carriage and moves on a dove-tailed slide
which can be adjusted for play by means of the gibs.

The top slide (compound – B, Fig. 11), which is mounted on

the cross slide(C, Fig. 11), can be rotated through 360°.
There is a calibrated dial below the rest to assist in
placement of the compound to the desired angle. The top
slide and the cross slide travel in a dovetail slide and have
adjustable gibs. A four-way tool post is fitted on the top slide Fig. 11

Four Way Tool Post

The four-way tool post (D, Fig. 11) is mounted on the top slide and allows a maximum of four tools to be

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mounted simultaneously. Remember to use a minimum of two
clamping screws when installing a cutting tool.

Tailstock
The tailstock (A, Fig. 12) slides on a v-way and can be locked
at any location by a clamping lever. The tailstock has a heavy-
duty spindle with a Morse Taper #3.

Leadscrew and Feed Rod

The leadscrew (B, Fig. 12) and feed rod (C, Fig. 12) are
mounted on the front of the machine bed. They are connected
to the gearbox at the left for automatic feed and lead and are
supported by bushings on both ends. Both are equipped with
brass shear pins.

Fig. 12
Steady Rest
The steady rest (A, Fig.13) serves as a support for
shafts on the free tailstock end. The steady rest is
mounted on the bedway and secured from below
with a bolt, nut and locking plate. The sliding fingers
require continuous lubrication at the contact points
with the workpiece to prevent premature wear.
To set the steady rest:
1. Loosen three hex socket cap screws.
2. Loosen knurled screw and open sliding fingers
until the steady rest can be moved with its
fingers around the workpiece. Secure the
steady rest in position.
3. Set the fingers snugly to the workpiece and
secure by tightening three hex socket cap Fig. 13
screws. Fingers should be snug but not overly
tight. Lubricate sliding points with lead based grease.
4. After prolonged use, the fingers will show wear. Remill or file the tips of the fingers.

Follow Rest
The traveling follow rest (B, Fig. 13) is mounted on the saddle and follows the movement of the turning
tool. Only two fingers are required as the turning tool takes the place of the third. The follow rest is used
for tuning operations on long, slender workpieces. It prevents flexing of the workpiece from the pressure
of the cutting tool.

The sliding fingers are set similar to the steady rest, free of play, but not binding. Always lubricate
adequately with lead based grease during operation.

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Controls
1. Control Panel – located on top of gearbox.

A. Coolant On-Off Switch (A, Fig. 14) - turns coolant

pump on and off.
B. Power Indicator Light (B, Fig.14) – lit whenever
lathe has power.
C. Emergency Stop Switch (C, Fig.14) – depress to
stop all machine functions. (Caution: lathe will still
have power). Twist to re-set.
D. Jog Switch (D, Fig.14) – depress and release to
advance spindle momentarily.

2. Four Step Speed Selector Lever (E, Fig.14) – located

on the front of the headstock at the top. Use to select Fig. 14
one of four spindle speeds in either high or low range.

3. High/Low Speed Selector Lever (H – L ) (F, Fig. 14) –located on front of headstock at the top.
Move to the left for low speed range. Move to the right for high speed range.

4. Feed Direction Selector (G, Fig.14) – located on the front lower left corner of the headstock.
Arrows above the handle indicate saddle travel direction when the chuck is rotating in the
forward direction or counter-clockwise as viewed from the front of the chuck.

5. Feed Rate Selectors Knobs (H, Fig.14) – located on front left side of the gearbox. Use to set
desired feed or lead rates.

6. Feed Rod / Leadscrew Selector Lever (I, Fig.14) –located on the front right side of the gearbox.
Position “P” is for the feed rod. Others are for the feed screw.

7. Feed Rate Selectors Lever (J, Fig.14) – located on the front right side of the apron. Use for
setting up for feeding and threading..

8. Carriage Lock (A, Fig.15) – hex socket cap screw

located on top rear of carriage body. Turn clockwise
and tighten to lock. Turn counter-carriage. Caution:
carriage lock screw must be unlocked before engaging
automatic feeds or damaged to lathe may occur.

9. Compound Rest Lock (B, Fig.15) – set crew located

on side of compound rest. Turn clockwise to lock and
counter-clockwise to unlock

10. Cross Slide Lock (C, Fig. 15) – set screw located on Fig. 15
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 side of cross slide body. Turn clockwise and tighten to
lock. Turn counter-clockwise and loosen to unlock.
Caution: cross slide lock screw must be unlock before
engaging automatic feeds or damage to the lathe may
occur.

11. Longitudinal Traverse Hand Wheel (A. Fig. 16) –

located on the apron assembly. Rotate hand wheel
clockwise to move the apron assembly toward the
tailstock (right). Rotate the wheel counter-
clockwise to move the apron assembly toward the
headstock (left).

12. Feed Selector (B, Fig. 16) - located in the center

front of the apron assembly. Push lever to the left and
up activates the crossfeed function. Pull lever to the Fig. 16
right and down activates the longitudinal function.

13. Half Nut Engage Lever (Thread Cutting) – (C, Fig. 16) located on front of the apron. Move the
lever down to engage. Move the lever up to disengage.

14. Cross Traverse Handwheel (D, Fig. 16) – located above the apron assembly. Clockwise rotation
moves the cross slide toward the rear of the machine.

15. Compound Rest Traverse Handwheel (E, Fig. 16) –Located on the end of the compound slide.
Rotate clockwise to move or position.

16. Tool Post Clamping Lever (F, Fig. 16) – located on top of the tool post. Rotate counter-clockwise
to loosen and clockwise to tighten.

17. Tailstock Quill Clamping Lever (A, Fig. 17) –

located on the tailstock. Lift up to lock the spindle.
Push down to unlock.

18. Tailstock Clamping Lever (B, Fig. 17) – located

on the tailstock. Lift up lever to lock. Push down
lever to unlock.

19. Tailstock Quill Traverse Handwheel (C, Fig.17) –

located on the tailstock. Rotate clockwise to dvance
the quill. Rotate counter-clockwise to retract the quill. Fig. 17

20. Tailstock Off-Set Adjustment (D, Fig. 17) – three set screws located on the tailstock base are
used to off-set the tailstock for cutting tapers. Loosen lock screw on tailstock end. Adjust side
screws until amount of offset is indicated on scale. Tighten lock screw.

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21. Foot Brake (A, Fig. 18) – located between
stand pedestals. Depress to stop all lathe
functions.

Break-In Procedure

During manufacture and testing, the lathe has been

operated in the low R.P.M. range for three hours.

To allow time for the gears and bearings to bread-in

and run smoothly, do not run the lathe above 755
R.P.M. for the first six hours of operation and use. Fig. 18

Operation

Feed and Thread Selection

1. Reference the feed and thread tables (A, Fig. 19) found on
the gearbox and end cover.
2. Mover levers (B,C,D&E, Fig.19) to the appropriate detent
position according to the chart.

Change Gear Replacement

Note: the 32T x 85T x 100T gears are installed in the end gear
compartment when delivered from the factory. This combination
will cover the feed chart. The 35, 42, 44, 48, 55 and 120/127 tooth Fig. 19
gears found in the toolbox are used as indicated on feed and
thread tables. (A, Fig. 19)

1. Disconnect the machine from the power source.

2. Move the end cover on the left end of the headstock.
3. Loosen nuts (A, B &C, Fig. 20)
4. Move quadrant out of the way and hold in place temporarily
by tightening nut. (B, Fig. 20)
5. Remover hex socket cap screws (A and/or D and/or E, Fig.20),
depending on which gear is to be changed.
6. Install new gear(s) and tighten in place with a hex socket
cap screw.
7. Loosen nut (B&C, Fig. 20), move quadrant back so teeth mesh
on gears, and tighten nuts (A, B &C, Fig. 20). Caution: Make
sure there is a backlash of .05~.08mm between gears. Fig. 20

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 Setting the gear too tight will cause excessive noise and
wear.
8. Close the cover and connect the machine to the power
source.

Automatic Feed Operations and Feed Changes

1. Move the forward/reverse selector (A, Fig. 21) up or down
depending on desired direction.
2. Set the carriage feed/thread selector (B, Fig. 22) to the “P”
position to start the feed rod rotating.

Powered Carriage Travel Fig. 21

Push lever (B, Fig. 21) to the right and down to engage cross
feed. Pull lever to the left and up to engage longitudinal feed.

Thread Cutting
1. Set feed rate selectors (A &C, Fig. 22) in proper position
for the correct feed rate of the thread pitch to be cut.
2. Move carriage feed/thread selector (B, Fig. 22) lever to
the proper position (lead screw will start to rotate).
3. Engage the half nut lever (C, Fig. 21).
4. To cut inch threads, refer to the chart above. The half nut
lever and the threading dial are used to thread in the
conventional manner. The thread dial chart specifies at
which point a thread can be entered using the thread dial. Fig. 22
INDICATOR TABLE
5. To cut metric threads, the half nuts must be left continually GEAR 28T 30T 32T
DIAL GRADUATION
engaged once the start point has been selected and the 0.25
0.50

half nut is initially engaged (thread dial cannot be used). 0.75

1.00
1.25
1.50 1,3,5,7,9,11
1.75 1,4,7,10
Feeds Chart 2.00
2.25
1,4,7,10
1,7
2.50 1,3,5,7,9,11
2.75
3.00 1,3,5,7,9,11
3.50 1,4,7,10
4.00 1,4,7,10
4.50 1,7
5.00 1,3,5,7,9,11
5.50
6.00 1,4,7,10
7.00 1,4,7,10
8.00 1,4,7,10
9.00 1,7
10.00 1,3,9
11.00
Thread Chart 12.00 1,4,7,10

48 48 46 52

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Adjustments

After a period time, wear in some of the moving components may need to be adjusted

Saddle
1. Loosen three hex nuts (A, Fig. 23) found in the bottom
rear of the cross slide and back off one full turn each.

2. Turn each of the four set screws with a hex wrench until a
slight resistance is felt. Do not over tighten these screws.

3. Move the carriage with the hand wheel and determine if

the drag is to your preference. Readjust the setscrews as
necessary to achieve the desired drag.

4. Hold the socket screw firmly with a hex wrench and

tighten the hex nut to lock the setscrew in place.
Fig. 23
5. Move the carriage again and adjust again if necessary.
Note: over adjustment will cause excessive premature wear of the gibs.

Cross Slide
If the cross slide is too loose, follow procedure below to tighten:

1. Loosen the rear gib screw (B, Fig. 23) approximately one turn.

2. Tighten the front gib screw a quarter turn. Turn the cross slide handwheel to see if the cross slide is
still loose. If it is still loose, tighten the front screw a bit more and try again.

3. When the cross slide is properly adjusted, tighten the rear gib screw. Do not over tighten. This will
cause premature wear on the gib and mating parts.

Compound Rest
Follow the same procedure as the cross slide adjustment to adjust the compound rest.

Tailstock
If the handle will not lock the tailstock, follow the procedure below:

1. Lower handle to the unlocked position.

2. Slide tailstock to an area that will allow you to reach under the tailstock.

3. Tighten tailstock clamping nut !/4 turn. Re-test for proper locking. Repeat as necessary.

Tailstock Off-Set

Follow the procedure below to offset the tailstock to cut shallow tapers:
1. Lock tailstock in position by raising locking handle(A, Fig. 24)

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2. Loosen setscrew (B, Fig. 24) on right end of tailstock

3. Alternately loosen and tighten front and rear setscrews

(D, Fig. 24) until desired offset is indicated on scale.
(C, Fig.24)
4. Tighten setscrew (B, Fig. 24) on right end of tailstock
to lock setting.

Crossfeed Backlash
1. Remove the screw (A, Fig. 25) holding the nut in place.

2. Rotate the cross slide handwheel until the feed nut

Reach the end of its travel.

3. Turn the socket head cap screw in the nut until backlash Fig. 24
is acceptable. Adjust in small increments and test after
each adjustment.
4. After the adjustment has been made, return the cross slide
Nut to the center position and install the retaining screws.

Headstock Alignment
The headstock has been aligned at the factory and should not
require adjustment. However, if adjustment is deemed
necessary, follow the procedure below to align the headstock.
Fig. 25
1. Using an engineer’s precision level on the bedways, make
sure the lathe is level side to side and front to back. If the
lathe is not level, correct to a level condition before
proceeding. Re-test alignment if any leveling adjustments
were made.

2. From steel bar stock of approximately 50mm in diameter,

cut a piece approximately 200mm long.

3. Place 50mm of bar stock into chuck and tighten chuck. Do

not use the tailstock or center to support the other end.

4. Set and cut along 200mm of the bar stock. Fig. 26

5. Using a micrometer, measure the bar stock next to the chuck and at the end. The measurement
should be the same.
6. If the measurements are not the same and adjustment is required, loosen the bolts (J, Fig.26) that
hold the headstock to the bed. Do not loosen completely, some drag should remain.
7. Adjust two screws (S, Fig.26) located on the backside of the headstock just above the motor mount
bracket and make another cut. Keep adjusting screws after each cut until the bar stock
measurements are the same. Tighten all headstock screws and jam nuts on adjusting screws

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Removing Gap Section

1. Locate two nuts (A, Fig. 27) in the center of the gap
section.
2. Using an open end wrench, tighten the two nuts. This will
cause the taper pins to release. Remove the taper pins.
3. Remove the four hex socket cap screws (B, Fig. 27) with
a hex key wrench.
4. Gap section can now be removed.
Fig. 27

Installing Removable Gap Section

1. Clean the bottom and the ends of the gap section thoroughly.
2. Set gap section in place and align.
3. Remove nuts from the taper pins.
4. Slide taper pins in their respective holes and seat using a mallet. Install nuts on the taper pins finger
tight.
5. Install four socket head cap screws and tighten securely.

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 Lathe Test Record

Model No.: GH1330

Serial No.:

WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) Ltd.

WARCO HOUSE, FISHER LANE, GHIDDINGFOLD, SURREY GU8 4TD ENGLAND
TELEPHONE +(44) 1428 682929 FACSIMILE +(44) 1428 685870
E-mail: warco@warco.co.uk http://www.warco.co.uk
NO. INSPECTION ITEM DIAGRAM TOLERANCE(mm)
PERMISSIBLE ACTUAL
a. Longitudinal direction a.
1 Straightness (In vertical plane) 0.04
of bedways b. Transerse direction b.
(In vertical plane) 0.06/1000

2 Parallelism of bedways 0.03

Spindle taper
a. At or near spindle noise 0.015
3
hole runout b. 300 from spindle nose 0.03
Parallelism of center 0.025
4 line of main spindle a. In vertical plane IN 300
to longitudinal 0.025
motion of carriage b.In horizontal plane IN 300

Movement of compound slide parallel with 0.03

5
main spindle in vertical plane (Hand feed) IN 75

True running of center point 0.015

6
of main spindle

a. In vertical plane 0.02

Parallelism of (feed end rising) IN 100
7 tailstock quill b. In horizontal plane
with bedways (directed towards 0.02
headstock) IN 100
Parallelism of a. In vertical plane 0.03
bedways with (feed end rising) IN 100
8 center line of b. In horizontal plane
tailstock spindle (directed towards 0.03
hole headstock) IN 100
Difference in center height
9 between headstock and tailstock 0.05
(Mandrel rising towards tailstock end)
Parallelism of
center line of a. In vertical plane 0.15
10 bed screw end
bearing to b. In horizontal plane 0.15
carriage bedways
Deviations in
alignment of center a. In vertical plane 0.2
11 line of leadscrew end
bearing with center b. In horizontal plane 0.2
line of half nut