Draper WTL330A, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ning this product This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use By following all the general safety instructions contained in this manual it will ensure both product and operator safety together with longer life of the product itself AlI photographs and drawi...

Page 2: ... UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lending i...

Page 3: ...E SPUR 11 8 2 FACE PLATE 11 9 SETTING THE WOOD LATHE 9 1 CHANGING SPEED 12 9 2 MOVING THE TAILSTOCK 12 9 3 ADJUSTING THE TOOL REST 12 10 OPERATING THE BANDSAW 10 1 SPINDLE TURNING 13 10 2 USING WOODWORKING CHISELS 14 10 3 THE THEORY OF TURNING 14 10 4 KNOWING WHEN TO CUT AND WHEN TO SCAPE 15 10 5 POSITIONING THE TOOL REST FOR CIRCUMFERENCE TURNING 16 10 6 POSITIONING THE TOOL REST FOR CIRCUMFERENC...

Page 4: ...re hired out when the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase The guarantee is extended to 24 months for parts only This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse careless or unsafe handling alterations accidents or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent Note If the tool is...

Page 5: ...Diameter 200mm Length 300mm Spindle speed 750 3200rpm Spindle thread x 16UNF Spindle taper MT1 Sound pressure level 83dB A Sound power level 92dB A Vibration level N A Weight 21kg 4 3 HANDLING STORAGE The environment will have a negative result on its operation if you are not careful If the air is damp components will rust If the machine is unprotected from dust and debris components will become c...

Page 6: ...oid contact with earthed surfaces because they can conduct electricity if there is an electrical fault with the power tool Always protect the power cable and route it away from danger Keep bystanders away Children onlookers and passers by must be restricted from entering the work area for their own protection The barrier must extend a suitable distance from the tool user Unplug and house all power...

Page 7: ...applicable keep blades sharp moving parts clean oiled or greased handles clean and emergency devices working Wait for the machine to stop Unless the machine is fitted with a safety brake some parts may continue to move due to momentum Wait for all parts to stop then unplug it from the power supply before making any adjustments carrying out maintenance operations or just finishing using the tool Re...

Page 8: ...e in damp conditions or expose to rain 9 For indoor use only 10 Secure the work piece correctly safely 5 2 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY Make sure the power supply information on the machine s rating plate are compatible with the power supply you intend to connect it to If a replacement plug is to be fitted this must be carried out by a qualified electrician The damaged or incomplete plug when cu...

Page 9: ...ICATION Cable and non re wireable plug Overload reset switch Variable speed dial ON OFF switch Headstock Drive spur Tool rest base Drive spur Locking tailstock bolt Tailstock Tail spur adjustment knob Tool rest locking bolt Locking handle ...

Page 10: ...raper Helpline the telephone number appears on the Title page and do not attempt to use the product The packaging material should be retained at least during the guarantee period in case the machine needs to be returned for repair Warning Some of the packaging materials used may be harmful to children Do not leave any of these materials in the reach of children If any of the packaging is to be thr...

Page 11: ...d a hammer tap the spur in until secure Carry out the same procedure for the drive spur into the headstock spindle When the need arises to remove the spurs use the push rod to push out the drive spur from the tailstock by inserting it down the centre of the tailstock adjusting knob The process is the same for the headstock drive spur 8 2 FACE PLATE FIG 3 To attach the face plate screw it to the he...

Page 12: ...ING THE TAILSTOCK FIG 5 To slide the tailstock along the bed loosen lever Once set in position lock in place by tightening lever To move live spur in and out with the barrel loosen locking lever and rotate knob Once the position is set lock in place using lever 9 3 ADJUSTING THE TOOL REST FIG 6 To move the tool rest along the bed slide it back and forth or rotate loosen handle To angle or change t...

Page 13: ...ve spur into the drilled hole and tap the spur in securely Fig 8 Now remove the spur and check the prongs have left an imprint Ensure that both the drive spur and live centre are clean and insert them into the lathe see page 7 Place the workpiece between the centres and close up the tailstock Fig 9 making sure the marked end goes the tailstock end Select the required tool rest position approx 3mm ...

Page 14: ... flat sides the wire edges produced by scraping are left on to aid in the scraping process Fig 12 Shows the two types of chisel CUTTING AND SCRAPING To make a cut the chisel should be held so that the sharp edge actually digs into the revolving workpiece shavings should now peel off To scrape the chisel should be held at a right angle to the surface of the workpiece fine pieces of wood will be pro...

Page 15: ...used when the method used is towards the circumference the shaving will come off like the peel from a potato Only scraping can be used when the method used is towards the diameter The reason for this is obvious when you consider that faceplate turning nearly always requires the removal of wood across the grain Wood does not peel easily when turning across the grain and any attempt made to use cutt...

Page 16: ...es so deep that you have difficulty holding the chisel then the chisel will begin to bounce or chatter against the workpiece If the tool rest is positioned too low the chisel will be held extremely high to position the bevel of the chisel against the workpiece Fig 17 then the tool rest will lose its value as a fulcrum and the downward force of the revolving workpiece will kick the chisel back and ...

Page 17: ...iece the tool rest should be closer to the surface workpiece than normal As the workpiece gets smaller the rest should be repositioned Fig 21 10 6 POSITIONING THE TOOL REST FOR CIRCUMFERENCE SCRAPING FIGS 21 24 When scraping the position of the tool is not as critical as it is for cutting operations The chisel is normally held horizontally although it can be held at an angle to reach difficult pla...

Page 18: ...hen is the position in which it is easiest to hold the chisel steady To obtain the position place the rest approximately 3mm below the centre 10 8 USING THE GOUGE CHISEL FIGS 27 28 Three gouges 6 12 18mm sizes are usually sufficient for home workshop turning but other sizes are available refer to Draper Catalogue A gouge chisel is normally used for rough circumference turning or turning raw stock ...

Page 19: ...or finish cutting the skew should be held with the cutting edge considerably in advance of the handle and should be bevel against the work Good practice is to place the skew well over the workpiece and pull it back until the edge begins to cut then swing the handle into position to advance the cut Both the toe and the heel of the skew can be used for making light cuts but do not penetrate the wood...

Page 20: ...inally three more types of chisel should complete the list of chisels for the average craftsman these are 12mm spear point 12mm round nose and 26mm flat nose Each of these chisels may be purchased in various sizes refer to the Draper Catalogue for special jobs All of these are very useful for diameter scraping see Figs 36 37 38 operations and for circumference scraping when cutting methods cannot ...

Page 21: ...ght Live centre too tight or not lubricated Remove plug from power supply and replace fuse Replace defective parts before using lathe again Any attempt to repair this motor may cause a hazard unless the repair is done by a qualified service technician Tighten locking handle Back of tailstock barrel and lubricate live centre See Basic Lathe Operation Spindle Turning NOTE Repairs should only be carr...

Page 22: ... not dispose of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment in with domestic rubbish Warning Wear gloves Warning Read the instruction manual Warning Disable the machine before attempting to maintain it Warning Keep hands away for blade Warning Wear ear defenders Warning Wear goggles Warning Wear dust mask ...

Page 23: ...posed of according to national regulations Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area In all circumstances Do not dispose of power tools with domestic waste Do not incinerate Do not abandon in the environment Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment ...

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