Axminster AT1628VS, User Manual

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Operating Instructions
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Rotating the Headstock
The Headstock can be swivelled in any position
by lifting up the Headstock locking handle (a) and
pulling the Headstock pivot lock (b) out, swivel the
Headstock to the desired position is reached, lock in
place by pushing down the headstock locking
handle (a). (See figure 18)
The Headstock incorporates two index positions
45˚and 90˚, swivel the headstock until it locks in
place to allow bowls to be turned in front of the
lathe. (See figures 19-20)
Figure 18
Lift up the Headstock locking handle (a), pull the
Headstock pivot lock (b) out and swivel the
Headstock to the desired position
Figure 19
The Headstock locked in the 45˚ index position
Figure 20
The Headstock locked in the 90˚ index position
Removing the faceplate
Locate the spindle lock pin (D) and the spanner (B),
inset the locking pin (D) into the pre-drilled hole
in the headstock and using a Hex key loosen the
grub screw on the spindle, see figure 21. Using the
spanner (B) remove the faceplate, see figure 22.
Figure 21
Figure 22
a
b
D
B
Hex key
Faceplate