WARNING!
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
• Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
• Risk of injury! Always pull out the mains plug (disconnect the product from its power supply)
before commencing work on the product.
NOTE:
To hold the lathe securely, the bolts must engage a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) into the frame.
NOTE:
The spring-loaded handles on the lathe are designed to minimize interference with other lathe parts or the
workpiece. To operate, push the handle lever in and turn clockwise to tighten. Pulling the handle lever
outward will disengage the threaded shaft, allowing you to reposition the lever handle so it is out of the way.
NOTE:
The faceplate has an open centre, so that when drilling through a workpiece from the tailstock the drill bit
can go completely through the workpiece.
NOTE:
Since the headstock spindle is belt driven, it will turn freely if not held stationary while the faceplate is
tightened or loosened.
CAUTION!
The mini lathe is heavy and must be lifted with the help of another person.
WARNING!
The lathe must be bolted to a bench top. operating a lathe that is not bolted down may result in
serious injury.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING THE LATHE ON A BENCH TOP (Fig. 2)
• In a clear space on the bench top, measure and mark three hole centres as shown in Fig. 2.
• Drill clearance holes through the bench top. Position the lathe on the bench top.
• Install the bolts with washers (included in the hardware bag) from underneath the bench top into the
tapped holes in the bottom of the lathe frame.
SPRING-LOADED LOCK LEVERS (Fig. 3)
The spring-loaded lock levers for the tailstock spindle and
the tool rest are of four-piece construction.
The shoulder screw (1) passes through the spring (2) and
the handle lever (3). If either lock lever has come loose
from the lathe or has come apart in shipping, reassemble
it and thread into place.
INSTALLING OR REMOVING A FACEPLATE (Fig. 4)
• When installing the faceplate (1), thread it onto the end
of the headstock spindle and hand tighten.
• Place the wrench (2) over the flats on the faceplate.
• Insert the tip of the push-out rod (3) into one of the
slots in the side of the headstock spindle.
• While gripping the push-out rod firmly, turn the
wrench to either tighten or loosen the faceplate.
• Remove the push-out rod and wrench. If the faceplate
is being removed, continue turning it until it comes off
the spindle threads.
USING A FACEPLATE
Mount the workpiece onto the faceplate with brass wood screws. Make sure the screws are not so long that
they will enter the area of the workpiece where material is to be removed.
4 13/16"
(12.5 cm)
1 7/8"
(5 cm)
1 1/2" (3.8 cm)
5/8" (0.6 cm)
3 3/4" (9.5 cm)
21 3/4" (55.2 cm)
4"
(10 cm)
23" (58.4 cm)
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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3
1
2
3
2
