I don't have one of these lathes, but I don't believe either the cross slide or compound have "split nuts". The only "split nut" should be in the carriage to operate the auto feed and for chasing threads. The "slop" would be taken up by adjusting the gibs in the cross/compound slides, and by adjusting the tension on the "screws" that drive them( where the handles attach); sometimes, a shim may be required. The best thing to do would be to get "face to face" help from a hobby Machinist/gunsmith. The manual is likely translated from Chinese by an office worker that doesn't know lathes.
Mike
Last edited by Der Ami; 11/08/16 06:46 PM.
