CX603 - Busy Bee Tools
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1. 3 1 8 80mm Spindle to Column 7 1 2 Spindle to Table Surface 0 12 3 8 0 345mm M Head Ti tire en 45 to the Right amp 45 to the Left Table Surface 8 x 30 Max Table Cross Travel 6 150mm Max Table Longitudinal Travel 14 1 2 370mm 1 1 x 8 TPI or 3mm Pitch Net 450 Kg Gross 540 9 5 CX603 MILLING MACHINE PHYSICAL FEATURES Coarse Down V Belt Cover Feed Handle V Belt Tensioning Adjustment Bolt Fine Down dro Feed Hand Wheel Longitudinal Limit Stops Longitudinal Locks Table Height Crank Handle 88 Powder Coated Paint Switch Box ON amp OFF PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock To prevent electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired This machine is for use on a normal 220 volts circuit Make sure that the machine is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug If an adaptor plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle 220 Volt Grounded Outlet 3 Prong Grouding Plug Figure 1 220 Volts Outlet for CX62. CRRFTEX Bd CX603 1 1 2 HP KNEE MILLING MACHINE USER MANUAL SS COPYRIGHT 2012 BY CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES INC ss ne resume TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions for 3 opece oale MNS asien 4 FEAU OS 5 PNysical Feallresesssu 6 Proper NO 7 see eier 8 8 GEORG 8 ar AAA AAA 9 Spindle 06 18 ed is 10 ON OE SWING Insta 10 EOS o 10 nn e o EE Id at a Cad 11 Elo SON ONS ETC 11 TADIS LOCKS A ns se ee ee ae ee 12 SEMI DIOR ida 12 DOW FECA CONTOS nd de A HER DEREN Eo DE UAE D EPI HER AR 13 Head TUNO 13 head Adablor 14 14 Musis 15 o O 15 IS 17 A ates 17 Farsi 18 CUA AERIS TITLE 26 SSCRAFTEX CX SERIEs GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACHINES Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the owner s manual and practice safe usage procedures at
3. DOWN FEED CONTROLS This section give you information about the functions of the down feed controls Figure 16 Down feed controls A DOWN FEED HANDLE It is used to raise or lower the quill B QUILL LOCK It is used to lock the quill in position C DOWN FEED SCALE It shows the quill movement in inches D QUILL DOG It has a pointer on the side with the down feed scale and shows the depth of the down feed E DOWN FEED STOP It stops the down feed assembly at the point where it is set F DOWN FEED SELECTOR KNOB Tightening this knob enables the fine down feed hand wheel while tightening it enables the coarse down feed handle G FINE DOWN FEED HAND WHEEL It raises and lowers the down feed assembly in small increment when enabled H GRADUATED SCALE Shows quill travel in 0 001 increments when fine down feed hand wheel 15 used HEAD TILTING The mill head on your CX603 tilts 90 left or right To tilt the mill head Make sure the switch is in the OFF position the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the four hex nuts securing the mill head to the head adaptor on both sides See figure 1 7 Tilt the head to the right or left and use the tilt scale to set the head at the correct angle Re tighten the four hex nuts properly securing the mill head in position HEAD ADAPTOR ROTATION The head adaptor rotates 360 around the column To rotate the head adaptor Make sure
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5. all times ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave tool unattended while it user manual before operating the machine CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators hearing protection and safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wears loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine Wear protective hair covering SAFE ENVIRONMENT IS important Keep the area free of dust dirt and other debris in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs is in operation NEVER allow unsupervised or untrained person to operate the machine NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS keep bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation NEVEH attempt to remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a ful
6. 03 WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX603 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If it necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 14 gauge to prevent motor damage Check for heat build up periodically Your CX603 should be wired with a 3 prongs plug fitting a 3 prong grounded receptacles as shown in figure 1 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet Always check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt 7 UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and shipped completely in crates for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the crates and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the crates and check that the machine and the parts are in good condition NOTICE While doing inventory if you can not find any part check if the part has already been installed on the machine Some parts come pre assembled for shipping purposes SETUP Before setting up your machine you should read and understand the instructions given in this manual The machine comes mount
7. 7 Now push the red button and it should turn the machine OFF WAHRNING Do not make any adjustments while the machine is running Turn the machine OFF and un plug the cord from the power source before making any adjustments Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury TABLE CONTROLS The table on CX603 features three movement paths controlled using crank handle and hand wheels See figure 9 for the three different paths in which the table can move Figure 9 Three movement paths for the table lt gt CRRFTEX CX SERIES LONGITUDINAL HAND WHEELS Theses two hand wheels are located on the left and right sides of the table and allow to move the table to the right and to the left CROSS FEED HAND WHEEL This hand wheel is located on the front side of the machine and is used to move the table towards or away from the column CRANK HANDLE The crank handle is located on the front side of the machine under the table and 15 used to raise or lower the table Longitudinal Figure 10 Table movement controls TABLE LOCKS The table features lock levers to lock the table in position on each axis preventing it from unwanted movement while operation Longitudinal Figure 12 Knee lock and saddle lock TABLE LIMIT STOPS Limit stops limit the travel distance of the table and saddle and allow repeatability while operation Longitudinal Limit Stops Figure 14 Cross limit stop 12
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9. e milling machine for shipping purposes Remove the C ring securing the crank handle to the machine and remove the crank handle Re install the crank handle to the milling machine as shown in figure 5 and secure it using the C ring Figure 5 Installing the crank handle 9 SPINDLE LUBRICATION The milling machine features metal to metal contacting parts and needs to be properly lubricated to ensure long life and performance To lubricate the spindle bearings Lower the down feed handle all way to feed out the quill and rub the quill with a piece or rug having oil on it See figure 6 Release the down feed handle and let the quill go to it is initial position Locate the spindle lubrication cup on the mill shown in figure 6 and add a few drops of oil in it Down Feed Handle f Spindle up N L EL 4 2 m poa a y he 4 E 2 Be 5 Figure 6 Lubrication the spindle WARNING Lubricating the milling machine properly 15 an important task in order to maintain the machine at a high performance condition Failure to follow reasonable lubrication practices could result premature failure of your machine ON OFF SWITCH The switch box on CX603 is located on the right hand side of the machine featuring a green ON button and a red OFF button Figure 7 Switch box FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH CX403 features a forward reverse switch which al
10. ed to the pallet and you need to unbolt it before moving the machine Use a wrench and unbolt the milling machine from the pallet Position the lifting straps around the machine and attach the other ends of the strap onto the forks of the fork truck See figure 2 WARNING CX603 is a very heavy machine do not over exert yourself For safe moving method use fork truck Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the machine Figure 2 Lifting the milling machine When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your milling machine will most likely be positioned most of the time Consider your complete work environment before placing your machine in the ideal spot CLEANING The unpainted surfaces of this table saw are coated with a rust preventive waxy and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces ASSEMBLY To assemble the CX603 milling machine follow the instructions given below Thread the handles into the longitudinal hand wheels located on both sides of the table See figure 3 Figure 3 Installing the A handle on longitudinal hand wheel Thread the handle into table cross feed hand wheel located to the front side of the machine See figure 4 Figure 4 Installing handle onto the cross feed hand wheel The crank handle comes assembled with its opposite side on th
11. in any way shut off the machine immediately and remove the plug from power source Heplace any damaged or missing parts before resuming operation MAKE SURE before installing and removing any parts servicing cleaning or making any adjustments the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged from the power source BEFORE OPERATING your CX603 milling machine make sure you have read and understood all the safety instructions in the manual and you are familiar with your machine WARNING The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions CRRFTEX 4 CX SERIES CX603 MILLING MACHINE FEATURES MODEL CX603 1 1 2 HP KNEE MILLING MACHINE As part of the growing line of Craftex metalworking equipment we are proud to offer the CX603 a 1 1 2HP Knee Milling Machine By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CX603 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to 1 1 2 220 V Single Phase Vertical Spindle R8 or MT3 or NT30 Vertical Spindle Speeds 9 230 2520 RPM Spindle Travel
12. l stop CX603 MILLING MACHINE SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND the user manual before operating the milling drilling machine ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses for the protection of your eyes while operating this machine WEAR PROPER APPAREL Loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry may get caught in moving parts of the machine Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Do not wear gloves and keep your fingers and hair away from rotating parts KEEP GUARDS in place Guards must be kept in place and in working order to ensure safe operation MAKE SURE the work piece is properly clamped to the table before operating the machine Never hold the work piece by hands when using the mill MAKE SURE the cutting tool is sharp not damaged and properly secured in the chuck before you start the machine DO NOT turn the power ON with the cutting tool contacting the work piece SELECT THE PROPER SPINDLE SPEED for the type of work and material you are cutting Let the spindle reach to its full speed before beginning a cut DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL Always use the machine at the rate for which it is designed Do not force the machine doing a job for which it is not designed NEVER LEAVE the machine unattended while it is running ALWAYS turn off the power before removing scrap pieces and cleaning the machine SHOULD ANY PART of your tool be missing damaged or fail
13. lead screw to distribute the lubricant Lubricate the lead screws and gears in this manner after every 40 hours of use 16 V BELT TENSIONING The V belt stretches with use and will need to be tensioned properly To tension the V belt Make sure the switch is in the OFF position the cord is disconnected from the power source Open the belt cover lock and lift the belt cover up to access the V belt Figure 25 V belt Loosen the lock nut shown in figure 26 and rotate the bolt until the V belt has approximately 1 8 of deflection when moderate pressure 15 applied Figure 26 V belt tension controls Once the V belt is tensioned properly tighten the lock nut GIBS ADJUSTMNET The table movements along the ways is controlled by gibs Tight gibs increases table movement accuracy and but make it harder to move Loose gibs make table movement sloppy but easier to move Gibs should be adjusted so that the table does not move freely and at the same time itis not hard to move the table To adjust the gibs Disconnect the machine from the power source Adjust the 90 using a screw driver and make sure not to tighten the 0105 excessively failure to do so could result premature wear of the sliding parts Figure 27 Adjustment gibs CX603 PARTS DIAGRAM 101 102 CX603 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NUT o O WASHER I3JLOCKKNOBSHAFT OASPINDLE PULLEY _____
14. lows changing the rotating direction of the spindle Figure 8 CX603 power cord 10 TEST RUN Once you have assembled your milling machine completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation WARNING Before starting the milling machine make sure that you have read and understood the manual and you are familiar with the functions and safety features on this machine Failure to do 50 may cause serious personal injury TO TEST RUN THE CX603 1 Make sure you have read the manual and understood the safety instructions given in it 2 Remove all the tools and objects from the machine used during set up and assembly 3 Make sure the spindle is lubricated before turning the machine ON See page 10 for details 4 Make sure the forward reverse switch is in the OFF position and connect the power cord to the matched outlet and push the green button on the switch 5 the forward reverse switch to Forward position and verify that the machine is operating correctly 6 Turn the forward reverse switch to OFF position and then to Reverse position See if the spindle rotates in the opposite direction During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates excessively stop the machine immediately and disconnect from the power source Investigate to find out the problem with your machine
15. must also be lightly lubricated with lithium based grease 3 During operation the chips which fall onto the sliding surface should be cleaned in a timely fashion Frequent inspections should be made to prevent chips from falling into the position between the work table and the slide ways WARNING Do not remove the chips with your bare hands There is a risk of cut due to sharp edged chips Never use flammable solvents or cleaning agents or agents that generate noxious fumes Protect electrical components such as motors switches switch boxes etc against humidity when cleaning 4 Every day after the operation eliminate all the chips and clean different parts of the machine tool and apply machine tool oil to prevent from rusting 5 Make sure your work area 15 well ventilated 6 Good housekeeping practice should be followed on a daily basis keeping your lathe clean and well lubricated 7 Check the machine everyday before operation for worn or damaged cord wire loose nuts and bolts and make sure all the safety devices are working properly LUBRICATION The milling machine features metal to metal contacting parts and needs to be properly lubricated to ensure long life and performance WARNING Lubricating the milling machine properly is an important task in order to maintain the machine at a high performance condition Failure to follow reasonable lubrication practices could result prematu
16. nd agrees to correct such defects where applicable This warranty covers three years for parts and 90 days for labor unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental or otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1 800 461 BUSY Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Retu
17. re failure of your machine SPINDLE BEARINGS To lubricate the spindle bearings Lower the down feed handle all way to feed out the quill and rub the quill with a piece or rug having oil on it See figure 21 Release the down feed handle and let the quill go to it is initial position 594443194 15 CX SERIES Locate the spindle lubrication cup on the mill shown in figure 6 and add 5 6 drops of oil in it Practice this after every 8 hours of use Down Feed Handle Spindle k Lubrication Figure 21 Spindle bearing lubrication ONE SHOT OILER Open the fill cap on the one shot oiler and pour ISO 68 lubricant or equivalent in it The oiler features a sight glass which shows the amount of oil Once the oiler is filled pull the handle and release it so send lubricant See figure 22 Figure 22 One shot oiler Lubricate the machine using one shot oiler after every 8 9 hours of use one pump only LEAD SCREWS amp GEARS Use the crank handle and raise the table up to access the gears and lead screws underneath the table Clean the gears and lead screws using a shop rag Lubricate the gears and lead screws using 2 grease See figures below Tu Ep to ARAGAO ur Figure 23 Lubrication bevel gears and vertical lead screws Figure 24 Lubricating longitudinal lead screws Once you apply the lubricant on the gears and lead screws move the table through the full range of each
18. rns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection e Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item e Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour e Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs e The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs 26
19. the switch is in the OFF position the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the three hex nuts securing the head adapior to the column See figure 18 Figure 18 Rotating the head adaptor Rotate the head adaptor with the head to the right or left and use the rotation scale to set the head adaptor to the correct angle Re tighten the three hex nuts properly securing the head adaptor in position SPEED CHANGE The CX603 is a 9 speed 230 2520 RPM milling machine The spindle speed can be changed as need for the material being cut To change the spindle speed Make sure the switch is in the OFF position the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the lock nut and then bolt shown in figure 19 to release tension on the belt Figure 19 Releasing tension on the V belt Arrange the belts using the table in figure 20 to get the correct RPM for your cutting operation and re tension the V belt and tighten the bolt and lock nut Figure 20 Spindle RPM table 14 MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your lathe in peak performance condition 1 Treat your machine with care keep it clean and grease and lubricate it regularly Only through good care you can be sure that the working quality of the machine will remain constant 2 Lubricate all slide ways lightly before every use The change gears and the lead screw
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