3
Setting Up
Chuck Installation and Removal Instructions
For all Models
CHUCK INSTALLATION:
1.
Make certain both the lathe’s shaft and the arbor hole
of the chuck to be placed onto the shaft are clean of
any dust and debris. Be certain the chuck remover on
each side is in place.
NOTE: Each Chuck is labeled “L” for the left shaft and
“R” for the right shaft. It is important to install them
on the correct corresponding shaft.
2.
With the lathe turned “OFF”, place the chuck onto the
right or left shaft of your lathe. DO NOT place a chuck
labeled “R” or “L” on the opposite shaft.
3.
Push the chuck onto the shaft as far as it will go.
Since the chucks fit onto tapered shafts via friction fit,
make certain the chuck is placed securely on the
lathe shaft. It may be necessary to tap the end of the
chuck onto the lathe shaft with the aid of a soft
rubber, plastic, or leather mallet. Do not use a metal
hammer or mallet as this will damage the chuck.
4.
After the chuck has been placed securely on the lathe
shaft, place the buff, brush, abrasive wheel, bur, or
mandrel onto the chuck. Secure this in place as per
the manufacturer’s suggestions.
5.
Turn the lathe on and make certain the accessory
which has been placed on the lathe chuck is securely
in position. If either the chuck or accessory have not
been secured to the lathe shaft, secure It now.
NOTE
: Many Red Wing polishing motors are shipped with
1/2” straight shafts. Chucks used on Red Wing Polishing
motors equipped with a 1/2” straight shaft utilize a set
screw to hold the chuck in position. Make certain to
tighten this securely.
1.
Remove the lathe from the carton and place it in
a suitable location on a sturdy horizontal surface.
NOTE:
The unit must be
bolted to the tabletop
. Bolting
the unit securely to a solid tabletop will prevent possible
lathe movement during operation and possible operator
injury.
2.
Plug the lathe’s cord set into a grounded
115 Volt/60 Hz electrical socket only. Do not utilize a
3-2 prong adapter. Failure to plug the lathe into a
properly grounded receptacle may result in operator
injury.
Your lathe is now ready for operation with the aid
of chucks placed on the shaft (see instructions below).
NOTE:
The No. 26, 26A, lathes are constructed to function
on two speeds. Low speed is 1725 RPM and high speed is
3450 RPM. The lathe shaft is provided with special dental
tapered shafts which will accept chucks which fit onto a
tapered shaft only.
See Below for Chuck installation for
all models.
See Page 4-7 for Chuck/Changer
information.
CHUCK REMOVAL:
After finishing and completing a polishing or grinding
operation, you may wish to remove the chuck accessory
and change to another type of chuck or accessory. This is
completed as follow:
1.
Turn the lathe off and allow the shaft to come to a
complete stop.
2.
Using the chuck remover located on the left or right
side of the lathe, pull upward on the remover’s handle.
This will push the remover outward, and push the chuck
from the lathe shaft,
NOTE:
A few chucks may require the chuck remover to
be rotated 360 Degrees before the chuck accessory is
removed. Chucks fitted to polishing motors containing a 1
/2” shaft are removed by loosening the set screw which
holds it in position.
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