Axminster 107655, Original Instructions Manual

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CHANGING THE BELT SPEED
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Figure 19
Loosen the access panel caphead screw (B)
using a Hex key.
Figure 20
Lower the access panel to give
access to the spindle pulley
Figure 21
Open the motor access door (C), by pulling
the door towards you.
A
B
C
Note. The lowest speed pulley combination is
furthest from the faceplate, i.e. smallest motor
pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley
diameter.
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY!
Lower the access panel (A) on the headstock by
loosening the access panel lock caphead screw (B),
using a Hex key. (See figs 19 & 20) Open the motor
access door (C), by pulling the spindle speed LED
box towards you. (See fig 21) Loosen the motor’s lift
& shift handle, see fig 23, lift the motor plate handle
to give enough slack in the belt to enable it to be
moved to the new selection.
When the belt is located, turn the spindle to ensure
the belt is correctly seated. Check that the belt is
vertical, the belt must not be run out of vertical
alignment, this can cause the belt to ‘jump’ the
pulley grooves, possibly the wrong way, and if it
does manage to run, it will scuff the sides of the belt
badly). When you are sure all is correct, press down on
the motor plate handle to put tension on the belt.
Note: The belt does not need to be bar taut to
operate correctly.
Tighten the lift and shift handle to hold the motor
plate in position. Replace the access panel (A) and
tighten the caphead screw (B) and close the motor
access door (C).
Reconnect the machine to the mains supply. Give
the lathe a little ‘burst’ to check it all runs smoothly.
When you are satisfied, remove any tools you may
have been using; stow carefully away, the lathe is
now ready to be used again.