is shown. If alternating current is specified, the voltage, frequency (cycles) and number of phases are shown. BEFORE STARTING LATHE Before you start the lathe, refer to the lubrication schedule ( see page 14 ) which shows the location of various oil inlets on the machine. Fill the headstock with an industrial oil of 500 sec. at 100є F. This type oil is comparable to SAE-30. Fill to the oil level line indicated on the filler plug and squirt oil in all oil holes. It is important to use only the best grade of lubricating oil. All of the bearings fit closely and it is absolutely essential that the machine is properly lubricated before it is operated.
A lathe, like any other piece of mechanical equipment, depends on the attention it receives during the first three or four days use -- "the breaking-in period." See that all bearings are carefully oiled and watch that none run hot. Before trying to do any work on your Regal, familiarize yourself with the names of the various working parts ( see figure 1 ) as the parts are referred to throughout the manual by these names. Also, become familar with the functions of the various assemblies. NOTE FIG. 4 – 17”-24” REGAL QUICK CHANGE BOX HEADSTOCK FIG. 5 – REGAL HEADSTOCK All Regal headstocks have eight selective, geared speeds.
Reverse to leadscrew, feed rod and compounding feed gears are contained within the headstock and are operated by convenient levers; the upper (3, figure 3 ) reverses the direction of feed, the lower (5, figure 3) controls the two feed gear ratios. Steel gears throughout the headstock. All shafts are supported on anti-friction bearings. Taper key drive spindle nose furnished as standard. FIG. 3 – 13”-15” REGAL HEADSTOCK AND QUICK CHANGE BOX CONTROLS 9