STRATOS FU-230, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...FU 230 WOOD TURNING LATHE...

Page 2: ...us an email We look forward to hearing from you Your experiences enable us to keep improving the quality of this wood turning lathe Kind regards Drechselbedarf Schulte HOPE woodturning D 49744 Geeste...

Page 3: ...g the wood turning lathe 12 Easy quick release system available as an option 21 Assembling the bed extension available as an option 22 7 Connecting the wood turning lathe to the mains supply 23 8 Comm...

Page 4: ...ling template auxiliary support for cutting out printing 46 Explanation of symbols Use eye protection Use breathing protection Use hearing protection Environmentally hazardous substances Use protectiv...

Page 5: ...re the initial use of the machine If you are not familiar with the functions of a wood turning lathe find competent help We urgently recommend an introduction to handling a wood turning lathe by an ex...

Page 6: ...safetystandards Pay attention to the appropriate electrical installation to which you connect the wood turning lathe and only ever use the supplied safety plugs Do not use extension leads Runs from a...

Page 7: ...eed is set before turning on the spindle Use the lowest speed for new work pieces or work pieces that are not round Turn using the recommended speed Table in Fig 49 and Fig 50 Never slow down the work...

Page 8: ...0 rpm 50 Hz 1 500W Variable speed control of the motor by the potentiometer on the movable control unit Mains supply 230 Volt 1 N PE 50 Hz Speed stages rpm on the spindle Stage I 180 3 700 rpm and Sta...

Page 9: ...n Stratos is equipped with a zero voltage switch which deactivates the lathe in the event of a power outage or when the pulley cover is lifted and it prevents restarting when the power has been restor...

Page 10: ...ENCY STOPPED as well as stopped in the conventional way Fig 2 By pressing the red button 0 all machine functions are deactivated To restart press the green ON button I The toggle switch is used to act...

Page 11: ...possible position the machine close to a window Electrical equipment To operate the wood turning lathe a suitable conventional 230 V isolated socket fused with a 16 amp supply is required Electric ca...

Page 12: ...or lockingmechanism 1 8 Electric motor 1 9 Spindle locking pin 1 10 Spindle with M33 thread 1 11 Digital speed display 1 12 24 position locking pin 2 Lathe bed 2 1 Main switch 2 2 Movable control unit...

Page 13: ...ed Check all bolted joints for tightness after eight operating hours During assembly put the headstock down in such a way that the cable connections are not damaged and the cables are not disconnected...

Page 14: ...to thestands H Morse taper double sided MT2 for aligning the centres I Allen keys 3 and 4 mm J Face plate wrench to loosen the face plate from thespindle K Face plate 150 mm with M33 x 3 5 mm thread...

Page 15: ...tach the feet to the threaded holes on the bottom Secure them with suitable hex nuts To ensure that the wood turning lathe is positioned securely and horizontally you can alter the level adjusting fee...

Page 16: ...ght of the lathe bed Remove the plastic cover headstock tailstock and tool rest support To do this loosen the stops on both ends of the lathe bed Fig 16 and watch out for the connected cables Using tw...

Page 17: ...the stand Now fix the lathe bed to the stand with the remaining two bolts First hand tighten the bolts so you can adjust the lathe bed and the feet after removing the bar clamp After tightening the tw...

Page 18: ...that the lathe bed is level If required adjust the lathe using the feet Fig 21 Fig 22 Using two people carefully lift the headstock into the lathe bed guide Fig 23 First place the tool rest support on...

Page 19: ...N into the specified socket on the motor flange to tighten the drive belt Fig 26 Attach the holder for the movable control unit to the front right of the lathe bed The tool holder is attached to the...

Page 20: ...gning the headstock Loosen the headstock and rotate it so it is aligned with the lathe bed and the tailstock Mount the double ended Morse taper H in the tailstock and using the tailstock insert it int...

Page 21: ...d turning lathe has been assembled Easy quick release system available as anoption This high quality equipment enables rapid replacement of the lathe bed extension and the outrigger Fig 31 and 35 This...

Page 22: ...bed Tighten the screws only so much that the extension is held in position IMPORTANT So the tailstock can easily be moved along the groove the lathe bed and extension have to be accurately aligned Ad...

Page 23: ...On the movable control unit turn the toggle switch to forward and turn the potentiometer all the way to the left to zero Insert the safety plug into the designated isolated socket Now switch the main...

Page 24: ...ock guarantees an exact alignment between live centre and spur centre This guarantees low vibration woodturning and is the best prerequisite for exact drilling with a tailstock To move the tailstock o...

Page 25: ...that the motor is not turned on during locking of the spindle 24 position indexing By turning the knob 1 by 90 the 24 position indexing clicks into position This enables an even graduation in 15 incre...

Page 26: ...on 0 is a combination button for EMERGENCY STOP and OFF 0 during woodturning The green ON button I is used to turn on the lathe during woodturning The toggle switch is for forward and reverse operatio...

Page 27: ...left and determine the speed rpm A Recommended speed range for general woodturning Fig 49 B Recommended speed range for general woodturning on the outrigger Fig 50 Recommended speed range Work piece d...

Page 28: ...eed ranges Disconnect the mains plug and only then open the cover on the headstock Then loosen the quick release lever on the motor flange Using the chromium plated clamping lever S Fig 53 pull the mo...

Page 29: ...ure the position with the quick release lever Now remove the faulty belt cut with a knife or scissors if required The new belt is put over the handwheel guided past the spindle shaft and belt cover an...

Page 30: ...rmediate support steady rest for long and slender or long work pieces when vibrations begin Be careful when using the tools Place the tool on the tool rest first then guide it closer to the work piece...

Page 31: ...sing the clamping lever position the tailstock tightly on Fig 37 the rear of the lathe bed By turning the handwheel push the live centre into the centre of the other scantling end Finally lock the qui...

Page 32: ...iceably above the work piece centre Cylindrical shapes can be smoothed with a chisel Here too the chisel engages noticeably above the centre of the work piece see Fig 40a So called fillets are cut wit...

Page 33: ...n rpm mainly depends on the size of the work piece But also other characteristics like imbalance weight hardness different densities etc determine the safe speed If the speed is too low a smooth surfa...

Page 34: ...n Afterwards lock the headstock using the Fig 67 clamping lever K and the headstock pivot locking pin D Now insert the tool rest support U into the bed extension In order to compensate for the greater...

Page 35: ...lubrication All bearings are double enclosed and do not need maintaining Repairs Danger When carrying out work on electrical parts of the machine the mains circuit breaker must be switched off and the...

Page 36: ...stomer himself herself must bear the costs of storage and return The distributor cannot be held liable for a claim made based on regular wear and tear improper use mains overload mains related overvol...

Page 37: ...tting edge of toolblunt Cutting pressure toohigh Work piece clamped off centre Speed too high Pulleys are loose Machine positioned on uneven floor Tool rest tailstock or headstock not locked securely...

Page 38: ...Drechselbedarf Schulte 38 Translation of the Original Instruction Manual Version 1 0 14 Appendices Appendix 1 Declaration of Conformity...

Page 39: ...mm x M33 1 03 KS18 A03 Allen set screw 1 4x3 8 6 04 KS18 A04 Spindle M33x3 5 mm 1 05 KS18 A05 Round head screw 1 4 x5 16 4 06 KS18 A06 Key 6x6x50 1 07 KS18 A07 Key 4x4x10 1 08 KS18 A08 Bearing 6007 2...

Page 40: ...x 3 8 19 33 KS18 A33 Hinge 1 34 KS18 A34 Upper cover 1 35 KS18 A35 Lower cover 1 36 KS18 A36 Circuit breaker 2 14 V 1 37 KS18 A37 Stop plate 1 38 KS18 A38 Acrylic panel 1 39 KS18 A39 Machine screw 6...

Page 41: ...4 KS18 A66 4 Button red 1 66 5 KS18 A66 5 Speed controller 1 66 6 KS18 A66 6 Speed controller knob 1 66 7 KS18 A66 7 Housing 1 66 8 KS18 A66 8 Magnet 3 66 9 KS18 A66 9 Strain relief PG9 1 66 10 KS18...

Page 42: ...ndwheel handle 1 02 KS18 B02 Handwheel 6 x19 1 03 KS18 B03 Set screw 1 4x1 4 2 04 KS18 B04 Tailstock 1 05 KS18 B05 Quick release lever 5 16 2 06 KS18 B06 Clamping lever 1 07 KS18 B07 Stop rod 2 08 KS1...

Page 43: ...cover plate 1 26 KS18 B26 Round head screw 10 24unc x 5 16 17 27 KS18 B27 Strain relief PGll 1 28 KS18 B28 Strain relief PG9 4 29 KS18 B29 Stop plate 1 30 KS18 B30 Round head screw 1 4 20UNC x 3 8 1 3...

Page 44: ...70 Parts list C Stand Position number Part no Description Specification Quantity 01 KS18 C01 Stand for left and right hand use 2 02 KS18 C02 Washer 3 8 8 03 KS18 C03 Spring washer 3 8 8 04 KS18 C04 H...

Page 45: ...witch for forward and reverse operation Green button ON SB1 U1 Frequency converter Delta VFD S 015S21U Speed display sensor Safety plug SA1 ON OFF Appendix 3 Circuit diagram Fig 71 Circuit diagram key...

Page 46: ...of the Original Instruction Manual Version 1 0 Appendix 4 Drilling template auxiliary support for cutting out printing 1 150 mm total board length EB I Hole 9 mm I I t Place at board edge 50 mm 20 mm...