Yes. Proxxon offers all manuals as free PDF downloads. Go to the official Proxxon website (proxxon.com), navigate to "Service" -> "Download Center" -> "Manuals." Search for "LU 6868." The file is typically named LU6868_BA.pdf . It is available in German, English, and French.
Hand Held Machines (10.8v Powered) * 29800 IBS-A - 10.8v Professional Drill/Grinder Instruction Manual [500 KB] * 29810 BS-A - 10. www.proxxon-tools.com.au Manual - Proxxon proxxon lu-6868 wecker manual
They have good customer support. Email them at info@proxxon.com (Germany) or check their contact page for your region. Provide a photo of the device. It is available in German, English, and French
First, a crucial clarification: "Wecker" is German for "alarm clock" or "waker." The Proxxon LU-6868 is a timekeeping device. Instead, it refers to a specific, high-precision gear-cutting attachment for Proxxon’s lathe and milling systems. The term "Wecker" in this context likely stems from a legacy translation or a search misnomer. If you are searching for the Proxxon LU-6868 manual , you are likely looking for the official documentation for the Proxxon LU 6868 Precision Gear Cutting Attachment . Email them at info@proxxon
, allowing you to adapt to materials like wood, metal, or plastic. Build Quality : Features a head made of high-precision die-cast aluminum
The device is designed for simplicity and efficiency, typically including:
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution (from manual) | |---------|--------------|-------------------------| | Indexing pin will not engage | Debris in the hole plate | Clean the plate with a soft brush and isopropyl alcohol | | Spindle rotates during cutting | Worm gear backlash not adjusted | Tighten the eccentric bearing screw slightly (see page 12 of original manual) | | Inaccurate division (teeth not equally spaced) | Crank not fully rotated to the stop | Always turn the crank fully until the pin hits the stop. Do not reverse direction to take up slack. | | Tailstock center misaligned | Clamps are loose | Re-align using a dial indicator against a test mandrel | | Hard to turn the crank | Lack of lubrication or swarf ingress | Clean and oil per section 2.6. If still hard, contact Proxxon service. |