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OPERATION
1.
HEADSTOCK LOCK HANDLE:
(FIG. 4, A) The rear
lever locks the headstock head in position on the lathe bed.
To move the headstock along the bed, unlock lever handle,
then re-tighten handle when the headstock is re-positioned.
2.
HEADSTOCK INDEXING PIN:
(B) The headstock can
rotate 360° on the bed to allow the user to turn in six posi-
tions - 1 for ‘inboard’ spindle turning and 6 for ‘outboard’
faceplate turning (5 with the use of a free-standing tool
rest). The Indexing Pin secures the headstock when rotated
to one of the six positions. FIG. 5.
- Unlock the headstock Locking Handle (A).
- Pull out the front Knob (B) to unlock the plunger and to
release the headstock.
- Rotate the headstock to one of the 6 desired positions,
and the Indexing pin will engage the headstock in place.
- Re-lock the headstock with the locking handle.
3.
HEADSTOCK SPINDLE LOCK:
(C) This push Pin is
used to keep the spindle from turning, so that faceplates,
chucks or other accessories that have been mounted on
the threaded spindle can be mounted, or removed.
Never press the headstock spindle lock while
the spindle is turning or damage to the lathe will result.
FIG. 4
FIG. 6
HEADSTOCK CONTROLS
4.
HEADSTOCK ON/OFF BUTTON:
(D) Slightly rotate the
Button so that it pops out and turns the lathe ON. Push the
button in to turn the lathe OFF.
5.
HEADSTOCK RPM KNOB:
(E) This knob controls the
desired spindle revolutions per minute (RPM). The lathe
has two speed ranges - for speed (0-3200) and for torque
(0-1200). See the Speed Chart for recommended speeds
based on the diameter of the workpieces. FIG. 6.
6.
HEADSTOCK FORWARD / REVERSE SWITCH:
(F)
This toggle switch will change the direction that the spindle
turns - clockwise (forward) or counter-clockwise (reverse).
Only change rotation direction when the
spindle has completely stopped.
7.
HEADSTOCK RPM DIGITAL READOUT:
(G) Displays
the spindle’s RPM as set by the RPM Knob (E).
8.
HEADSTOCK FACEPLATE:
(H) Faceplates (#B3) are
used for turning bowls and plates. There are a number of
screw holes on the plate for mounting the workpiece for
turning. Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clock-
wise direction, and tighten it in place with the set screws
that are located on the back hub of the faceplate.
To remove the faceplate, loosen the set screws. Push in
headstock spindle lock and then insert the knockout bar
into one of the holes that are around the perimeter of the
faceplate. Use the bar for leverage to unthread the face-
plate from the spindle.
FIG. 5
A
B
F
G
H
I
E
D
C
DIAMETER
OF WORK
ROUGHING
RPM
GENERAL
CUTTING
RPM
FINISHING
RPM
Under 2”
2 to 4”
4 to 6”
6 to 8”
8 to 10”
10 to 12”
12 to 14”
14 to 16”
1520
750
510
190
220
255
300
380
3200
1600
1080
400
460
540
650
3200
2480
1650
1240
1000
830
710
620
810
