Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Machine Description ...................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 4
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 6
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6
Additional Safety for Wood Lathes ................ 8
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ........................ 9
Availability ...................................................................
9
Full-Load Current Rating .............................................
9
110V Circuit Requirements .........................................
9
Grounding & Plug Requirements ..............................
10
Extension Cords ........................................................
10
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 11
Unpacking .................................................... 11
Needed for Setup ......................................... 11
Inventory ...................................................... 11
Cleanup ........................................................ 13
Site Considerations ...................................... 14
Anchoring to Floor ....................................... 15
Anchoring to Concrete Floors ...................................
15
Assembly ..................................................... 15
Test Run ...................................................... 16
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 18
Operation Overview ..................................... 18
Stock Inspection & Requirements................ 19
Adjusting Head............................................. 19
Adjusting Tailstock Position ......................... 20
Adjusting Tool Rest ...................................... 21
Installing/Removing Spur Center ................. 22
Installing Spur Center ................................................
22
Removing Spur Center ..............................................
22
Installing/Removing Live Center .................. 23
Installing Live Center .................................................
23
Removing Live Center ...............................................
23
Installing/Removing Faceplate ..................... 24
Adjusting Spindle Speed .............................. 25
Selecting Turning Tools ............................... 26
Spindle Turning ............................................ 27
Spindle Turning Tips .................................................
28
Faceplate Turning ........................................ 29
Attaching Faceplate to Spindle .................................
29
Using a Backing Block ..............................................
29
Outboard Turning ......................................... 30
Sanding/Finishing Using the Lathe .............. 30
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 31
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 33
Schedule ...................................................... 33
Cleaning ....................................................... 33
Lathe Bed..................................................... 33
Tailstock ....................................................... 33
Lubrication ................................................... 33
Motor Shaft Lubrication .............................................
34
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 35
Troubleshooting ........................................... 35
Motor & Electrical ......................................................
35
Aligning Centers........................................... 37
Replacing V-Belt .......................................... 37
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 38
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 38
Electrical Components & Wiring Diagram ... 39
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 40
Main ............................................................. 40
Machine Labels ............................................ 42
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 45
Summary of Contents for G0462
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