The Model FL Boring Bar Owners Manual including parts breakdown.
This digital manual provides essential information for the Kwik-Way Model FL Cylinder Boring Machine. It is designed to help owners and operators safely set up, operate, and maintain their machines.
Key topics covered in the manual include:
- Safety Instructions: The manual emphasizes the importance of safety, outlining specific procedures and warnings to prevent injury. It covers topics like wearing personal protection, grounding the machine, work area safety, and avoiding accidental starts. It also warns against using the machine for other than its intended use.
- Machine Specifications: The manual details the machine's capacity, stroke, motor, speed, feed combinations and weight. The machine has a boring capacity from 3 to 6 3/4 inches in diameter and an 18 inch stroke. The machine weighs 316 lbs and has a 3/4 HP motor.
- Component Overview: The manual includes a labeled diagram of the machine's components, including the handwheel, feed lever, selector knob, motor shift lever, and stop rod.
- Controls and Switches: The manual explains the function of the main power switch, handwheel, feed lever, automatic stop plunger, selector knob, motor shift lever, belt tightening knob, centering wheel, and stop rod lock screw.
- Installation: The manual provides instructions for installing the anchor clamp and boring bar. It includes details on how to use the clamp and centering spider screws to secure the machine to the cylinder block.
- Centering: The manual explains how to use the three-finger centering system to accurately center the boring head in the cylinder.
- Micrometer Settings: The manual provides instructions for setting the micrometer and adjusting the plunger to achieve the desired finished bore size. It also explains how to properly set the tool in the head with the micrometer.
- Operating Instructions: The manual offers a step-by-step procedure for preparing the block, setting up the machine, and performing the boring operation. This includes instructions for rough and finish boring, as well as special boring techniques such as chamfering, counterboring and closed cylinder boring.
- Tool Lapping: The manual provides detailed instructions on how to lap the tool for rough, finish, and one-pass boring, as well as chamfering, offset, and counterboring. It includes information on the different faces of the tool bit and how to use the lapping jigs.
- Sleeve Bearing Adjustment: The manual explains how to check and adjust the boring sleeve bearing using a dial indicator to ensure proper performance.
- Micrometer Calibration: The manual provides instructions for calibrating the micrometer to ensure accurate bore measurements.
- Maintenance: The manual includes information on cleaning, oiling, and lubricating the machine, as well as how to change the transmission oil.
- Illustrated Parts List: The manual includes a comprehensive parts list with part numbers and descriptions.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a troubleshooting guide to help diagnose and resolve common issues.
This manual is a valuable resource for anyone looking to properly operate and maintain the Kwik-Way Model FL Cylinder Boring Machine. The document provides crucial information for safe and efficient use of the machine and will help the user to get the most out of their boring machine.
All Out Of Print Manuals are for discontinued Machines. It's likely that the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of manufacturer. By purchasing and downloading this document, you are agreeing to hold Kwik-Way Products Inc. harmless for any damage, loss, or legal ramifications that may result from you using this document as a guide.
** Some parts and operating supplies are available, however, many parts for this machine are no longer in production.
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