CAUTION!
Make sure the tool rest is adjusted to be as close to the workpiece as possible. rotate the
workpiece by hand to check clearance before starting the lathe.
WARNING!
For your safety, turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power source before performing
maintenance or lubrication work on the lathe.
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MAINTENANCE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RESET BUTTON (Fig. 8)
The reset button (4) will restart the motor after the motor shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. If the
motor stops during operation:
• Turn the On/Off switch (1) to the Off position and wait about five minutes for the motor to cool.
• Press the reset button (4). Turn the switch (1) to the On position.
TAILSTOCK (Fig. 9)
• Move the tailstock (5) by loosening the lock lever (1)
and pushing the tailstock to the desired position on the
bed. Lock by tightening the lock lever (1).
• The spindle can extend up to 2 1/2" (6.35 cm) from the
tailstock housing. Move the tailstock spindle (4) by
loosening the spindle lock lever (2) and then turning the
hand wheel (3). Turning the hand wheel clockwise
extends the spindle; turning it counter-clockwise
retracts the spindle. Lock levers (1) and (2) before
operating the lathe.
• The tailstock spindle is hollow and can be accessed
from the handwheel end. Use the push-out rod to
remove the centre cup or to drill holes through the
centre of a workpiece on a faceplate.
TOOL REST (Fig. 10)
• To move the tool rest base (1), loosen the lock lever (4),
and move the base to the right or left and back or front.
Tighten the lever (4) when the tool rest base is in the
desired position.
• To adjust the angle of the tool rest (2), loosen the lock
lever (3), move the tool rest to the desired position, and
tighten the lock lever.
• To change to the other tool rest, loosen the lock lever (3)
and pull the tool rest (2) out of the tool rest base, insert
the other tool rest, adjust to desired position, and
tighten the lock lever (3).
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
• Blow out dust accumulation inside the motor, housing, and bed assembly frequently. If the tailstock has
been used as a guide for drilling through the centre of a workpiece, also blow sawdust or shavings out of
the centre of both spindles.
• A coat of automotive wax applied to the bed will help keep the surface clean and the movement of the tool
rest and tailstock smooth.
• Periodic lubrication of the spring levers and other threaded parts will make these parts easier to operate.
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