Manual Insert
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MODEL SB1053F TURN-X
14" X 40" GEARHEAD LATHE w/DRO
Copyright © December, 2013 by South Bend Lathe Co.
WARNING: No portion of this manual may be reproduced without written approval.
#TS16218 Printed in Taiwan
The Model SB1053F Lathe is the same machine as the Model SB1053 except for the following:
• Added a 2-Axis Fagor Digital Readout (DRO).
Except for the differences noted in this insert, all other content in the Model SB1053 Owner’s Manual
applies to this machine. Before operating your new lathe, you MUST read and understand this insert,
the entire Model SB1053 Owner’s Manual, and the Fagor DRO Owner’s Manual to reduce the risk of
injury when using this machine. Keep this insert for later reference.
If you have any further questions about this manual insert or the differences between the Model
SB1053F and the Model SB1053, contact our Technical Support at (360) 734-1540 or email
sales@southbendlathe.com.
REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
1719 PSB1053F1719 DRO ASSEMBLY FAGOR 2-AXIS 1719-3 PSB1053F1719-3 DRO Y-AXIS SCALE FAGOR MKT-27
1719-1 PSB1053F1719-1 DRO DISPLAY FAGOR 20-iT 1801 PSB1053F1801 MACHINE ID LABEL
1719-2 PSB1053F1719-2 DRO X-AXIS SCALE FAGOR MKT-102 1811-1 PSB1053F1811-1 MODEL NUMBER LABEL
New & Changed Parts
1811-1
1801
1719
1719-1
1719-3
1719-2
MODEL SB1053F
Made in Taiwan to South Bend Specifications
MODEL SB1053F
14" x 40"
16-SPEED TOOLROOM
LATHE 7.5 HP w/DRO
MFG Date:
Serial No:
Compound Travel: 5.12"
Spindle Nose: D1-6 Camlock
Spindle Bore: 2.06"
Spindle Taper: MT#6
Tailstock Taper: MT#4
Tailstock Quill Travel: 6"
Weight: 2993 lbs.
WARNING!
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Motor: 7.5 HP, 220V,
3-Ph, 60 Hz
Full-Load Current Rating: 20.3A
Swing Over Bed: 14.17"
Distance Between Centers: 40"
Swing Over Cross Slide: 8.42"
Swing Over Gap: 20.98"
Cross Slide Travel: 9"
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury while using this machine:
1. Read and understand owner’s manual before starting.
2. Always wear approved safety glasses AND a face shield.
3. Properly ground machine—connect to permanently grounded metal
wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor.
4. Tie back long hair, roll up sleeves, and DO NOT wear loose clothing,
gloves, or jewelry.
5. Disconnect power before setting up, adjusting, or servicing.
6. Rotate workpiece by hand to ensure clearance before starting.
7. Test each new workpiece setup for safe rotation; start with slowest
speed and stand to side of lathe until safe rotation verified.
8. Keep all guards and covers in place during operation.
9. Change coolant regularly and avoid contact with skin.
10. Never leave chuck key in chuck.
11. Never leave lathe running unattended.
12. DO NOT reverse spindle rotation while spindle is moving.
13. Properly support long workpieces with an appropriate rest.
14. DO NOT expose to rain or use in wet locations.
15. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users.
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