Overview Of Machine; Legend (Fig. 1); Description Of The Machine - Proxxon FD 150/E Manual De Uso

Make sure in any event that the machine chuck guard is folded
down while working and that the motor cutoff operates reliably
when the chuck guard is lifted!
Pay attention to environmental effects!
Use the machine only in dry environments and never in the vicin-
ity of combustible liquids or gases. Make sure you have good
lighting!
Wear protective goggles!
Wear hearing protection!
The sound pressure level when working with the machine can ex-
ceed 85 dB (A), therefore always work with hearing protection!
Wear suitable working clothes!
When working, never wear loose clothing, such as neckties or
scarves, as this could get caught in one of the moving parts or
the automatically moving workpiece during operation and cause
injuries. If you have long hair, wear a hairnet and remove your
jewellery.
Do not use any damaged or deformed cutting tools.
Please make absolutely sure the cutting tools are in perfect con-
dition. Visually check for this intact condition before each use!
Keep children and non-participants away from the working
area.
Make sure that children and non-participants maintain an ap-
propriate safety distance! Youths below the age of 16 may only
use the machine under professional instruction and for purpos-
es of schooling. When not in use, keep the machine out of the
reach of children!
Do not overstress your tool.
Of course, you will only achieve optimal work results within the
performance range for which the machine is designed! There-
fore, avoid making the infeed too large! Do not misuse the ma-
chine, and do not use it for work for which it is not intended.
Always be prudent and attentive!
Observe the machine during work and proceed sensibly. Do not
use the machine if you are distracted, tired, or if you have con-
sumed alcohol.
Handle the connecting cable with care!
Protect the connecting cable from heat and sharp edges, and lay
the cable so that it cannot be damaged. Do not pull on the cable
to disconnect the plug from the socket outlet, and do not lift the
device by the cable. Ensure cleanliness: Protect the cable from
grease and oil!
Clean thoroughly after work!
Disconnect the mains plug!
Always unplug the mains plug when not in use, before mainte-
nance, when changing tools, cleaning or repairing! Removing
the chips is also a part of cleaning!
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Carefully read the operating instructions before use and keep
them in a safe place!

Overview of machine

Legend (Fig. 1)

1. Headstock
2. Lathe chuck
3. Cutting tool holder
4. Travelling lathe centre
5. Quill
6. Clamping screw for quill
7. Tailstock
8. Handwheel for quill
9. Clamping lever for tailstock
10. Handwheel for upper carriage
11. Upper carriage
12. Cross slide
13. Handwheel for cross slide
14. Gearbox cover
15. On-off switch
16. Rotational speed regulating knob
17. Chuck guard
18. Spanners
19. Dowel pins

Description of the machine

The FD 150/E is a compact precision lathe with suitably practi-
cal equipment: It offers a cross slide and an upper carriage, a
sturdy headstock with a high-quality rolling bearing for the work
spindle, a strong drive, and a tailstock with travelling lathe cen-
tre.
These features in conjunction with the high-strength and precise
aluminium continuous casting base make the FD 150/E the spe-
cialist for all filigree workpieces.
The high rotational speed also accommodates the typical field of
application:
The adjustable two-stage belt drive in combination with a sen-
sitive control unit always ensures the suitable cutting speed even
for the most minute workpiece diameters.
Apart from the classical possibilities of turning, the swivelling
upper carriage also enables the manufacture of tapers or ta-
pered elements. The drill chuck, available as accessory, makes
frontal drilling of holes easy.
And for everyone with especially high requirements concerning
concentricity, we have a collet set for this machine in our pro-
gramme: The necessary ER11 holding fixture is provided in the
main spindle. On the following pages we will introduce the ma-
chine and its possibilities in all details as well as the available ac-
cessories. The Proxxon team wishes you much happiness and
success when working with your machine!