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LEARN TO RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION 

 
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol 
on your machine or in this manual, 

BE ALERT TO THE 

POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY! 

 
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating 
practices. 
 

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS 

 
A signal word 

– 

DANGER

WARNING

, or 

CAUTION 

is 

used with the safety alert symbol. 

DANGER

 identifies a 

hazard or unsafe practice that will result in severe 

Injury 

or Death

 
 
Safety signs with signal word 

DANGER

 or 

WARNING 

are 

typically near specific hazards. 
 
 
General precautions are listed on 

CAUTION

 safety signs. 

CAUTION

 also calls attention to safety messages in this 

manual. 
 
 
 

IMPORTANT 

PLEASE READ THIS OPERATORS MANUAL CAREFULLY 

 
It contains important safety information, instructions, and necessary operating procedures. 
The continual observance of these procedures will help increase your production and 
extend the life of the equipment. 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

Summary of Contents for WL-1220VS

Page 1: ...IBITED Baileigh Industrial Inc does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator s Manual resulting from accident negligence or...

Page 2: ...ED RANGES 21 LIVE CENTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 22 ADJUSTING TAILSTOCK 23 ADJUSTING TOOL REST 23 SPUR CENTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 24 FACEPLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 25 Outboard Turning 26 OPE...

Page 3: ...Wood Lathe Operation 41 PARTS DIAGRAM SHEET 1 43 PARTS DIAGRAM SHEET 2 44 Parts List 45...

Page 4: ...e to Seller of any suspected defect in the Goods prior to the expiration of the warranty period The original end user must also obtain a RGA from Seller prior to returning any Goods to Seller for warr...

Page 5: ...urther remedies provided under this Agreement or at law or equity Attorney s Fees In the event legal action is necessary to recover monies due from Buyer or to enforce any provision of this Agreement...

Page 6: ...tion of the functional parts of the machine Capacity charts Set up and start up instructions Machine operation Scheduled maintenance Parts lists GENERAL NOTES After receiving your equipment remove the...

Page 7: ...es a hazard or unsafe practice that will result in severe Injury or Death Safety signs with signal word DANGER or WARNING are typically near specific hazards General precautions are listed on CAUTION...

Page 8: ...ociated with all types of materials ROTATING CHUCK CAN CUT DISMEMBER SNAG and ENTRAP Keep hands and body clear while operating Flying chips splinters and other particles can cause serious injury or de...

Page 9: ...ified personnel should operate this machine 3 Make Sure lathe is located on a flat stable surface 4 Make sure guards are in place and in proper working order before operating machinery 5 Face Eye Prot...

Page 10: ...y while turning 19 Do not overreach Maintain proper footing and balance at all times DO NOT reach over or across a running machine 20 Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense DO NOT op...

Page 11: ...d spinning side of the piece part ONLY 34 Maintain machine in top condition Keep clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 35 Reduce the risk o...

Page 12: ...5 x 15 5 x 16 1156 x 394 x 407mm Weight 123 lbs 56kgs TECHNICAL SUPPORT Our technical support department can be reached at 920 684 4990 and asking for the support desk for purchased machines Tech Sup...

Page 13: ...bling read the manual thoroughly familiarizing yourself with correct assembly and maintenance procedures and proper safety precautions Contents of shipping cartons Item Description Qty A Benchtop Lath...

Page 14: ...dle H Tool Rest Base I Live Center J Quill Lock Handle K Tailstock L Quill Handwheel M Tailstock Release Lever N Leveling Foot O Lathe Bed P Tool Rest Base Release Lever Q Motor R Belt Tension Lock Ha...

Page 15: ...moving Live Center on page 24 6 Insert one of the lock handles E through the upper slot in the outboard tool rest mount F 7 Line up the threaded portion of the handle with one of the holes in the lath...

Page 16: ...the work area well illuminated with proper lighting Keep the floor free of oil and make sure it is not slippery Remove scrap and waste materials regularly and make sure the work area is free from obs...

Page 17: ...if necessary use shims to level the lathe and prior to mounting Do not over tighten the mounting fasteners as this may crack the cast iron feet Cleaning Your machine may be shipped with a rustproof w...

Page 18: ...not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with insulati...

Page 19: ...ion cord should be in good condition and meet the minimum wire gauge requirements listed below LENGTH AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft 0 6 16 16 16 7 10 16 16 14 11 12 16 16 14 13 16 14 12 12 17 20 12 12 10...

Page 20: ...17 17 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM...

Page 21: ...nstructions at the beginning of the manual and that the machine is assembled mounted and electrically connected properly 2 Make sure all tools and objects used during assembly and installation are cle...

Page 22: ...paddle switch B and lift the switch to turn the machine ON 11 Rotate the variable speed knob A to test the speed change 12 The speed indicator D should displace the RPM of the spindle and change as th...

Page 23: ...s the speed of the spindle within the current belt position speed range RPM Display C Displays the spindle speed in revolutions per minute RPM Tool Rest D Provides a stable resting position for turnin...

Page 24: ...ower source and lock out power 2 Loosen the belt tension lock lever A Be sure the belt tension lever B moves freely to release tension from the belt 3 Open the rear access covers C 4 Locate the desire...

Page 25: ...he live center into the quill using a quick firm push 5 Tighten the quill lock handle When ready to remove the live center 6 Loosen the quill lock handle A approximately half a turn counterclockwise 7...

Page 26: ...ssure ADJUSTING TOOL REST The tool rest base is equipped with a cam action clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed When the lever is engaged a locking plate lifts up and secures the tool rest ba...

Page 27: ...ickly and firmly 3 Check that the center is securely installed by giving it a quick tug A properly installed center will not pull out by hand When ready to remove the spur center 4 Unplug or disconnec...

Page 28: ...e the spur center 3 Hold the headstock spindle wheel A securely and turn the faceplate B counterclockwise until it is removed Installation 1 Unplug or disconnect lathe from power source and lock out p...

Page 29: ...ove debris or buildup 3 Release the tool rest base release lever A so the tool rest moves freely then rotate and position the tool rest so the entire base sits on the lathe bed This will prevent the t...

Page 30: ...r cutting off or for making straight incisions or sizing cuts to any required diameter The round nose scraper D is used for mostly hollowing work while the square end scraper is mainly used for the ou...

Page 31: ...hollowing operations This is a flat double ground tool that comes in a variety of profiles Round Nose Spear Point Square Nose etc to match many different contours Figure 26 shows an example of a roun...

Page 32: ...sized workpieces under 2 in diameter Make sure the turning tool is against the tool rest the ENTIRE time that the turning tool is in contact with the workpiece Learn the correct techniques for each t...

Page 33: ...drilling a small hole at the intersection After driving the center hold the center and the work together and fit both immediately to headstock spindle If you are not using a ball bearing center the en...

Page 34: ...o the end of the tailstock Make the second pass beginning about 2 or 3 to the left of the first cut Advance again toward the tailstock and merge with the previous cut Toward the end of the live center...

Page 35: ...ting Note Continue to move the tool rest inward toward the work piece to keep the safe distance between the two Position of Hands While turning the hand that holds the tool handle should be in a natur...

Page 36: ...s pivot point Because of this keep the skew bevel perfectly flat Sanding and Finishing After turning the workpiece can be sanded and finished in the same manner before removing it from the lathe 1 Tur...

Page 37: ...workpiece Do NOT use drywall screws or screws with tapered heads because these can split the faceplate or the screws may snap off during operation 3 Using the centering lines center the faceplate on...

Page 38: ...order Clean and oil the lathe beds so that the headstock tailstock and tool support base will slide easily Clean any rust spots that may develop on the bed with a commercial rust remover Use compress...

Page 39: ...36 36 Lubrication Lubricate the locations shown A in Figure 43 with light machine oil Fig 43 A...

Page 40: ...ss covers C 4 Loosen both set screws D on the spindle handwheel and turn the handwheel clockwise to unthread and remove it 5 Loosen the set screw on the spindle pulley E and both lock collars F 6 Tap...

Page 41: ...th the RPM sensor G Slide the lock collars snug against each side of the sensor ring and then tighten the set screws F 7 Complete the new belt installation by following Steps 6 9 in the Changing Speed...

Page 42: ...o fifteen hours of operation Figure 50 Brush holder location another brush is located on the other side of the motor from the one shown in this picture 1 Unplug or disconnect lathe from power source a...

Page 43: ...pressure 2 Plug receptacle is at fault 3 Motor bearings are at fault 4 Motor brushes are worn 5 Motor has overheated 6 Motor is at fault 1 Reduce tool pressure 2 Test for good contacts correct the wi...

Page 44: ...an uneven surface 5 Motor mount bolts are loose 6 Belt is worn or damaged 7 Spindle bearings are worn 1 Re mount workpiece making sure that centers are embedded in true center of workpiece 2 Cut workp...

Page 45: ...grease Spindle RPM display is not functioning 1 Spindle RPM sensor is misaligned from sensor ring 1 Align sensor ring to RPM sensor and set gap to approximately 1 16 Cannot remove tapered tool from t...

Page 46: ...43 43 PARTS DIAGRAM SHEET 1...

Page 47: ...44 44 PARTS DIAGRAM SHEET 2...

Page 48: ...w M4 x 0 7P x 8 2 13 Wavy Washer 20 9 26 9BWW 6001 1 14 Control Box 1 15 Spring Pin 3 x 20 2 16 Cover 1 17 Spring 1 18 Round Head Screw 3 16 24UNC x 1 1 2 2 19 Spindle Pulley 260J 5 1 20 Spindle Pulle...

Page 49: ...le Assembly 3 8 16UNC 1 L 3 55 Flat Washer 10 3 x 22 x 2T 3 56 Outboard Turning Bracket 1 57 Strain Relief MG20A 14B ST 1 58 Control Box Assembly PWM AC120V 60HZ DC 169V 8A 600 1800 1 58 1 Switch Boar...

Page 50: ...Adjust Handwheel 1 63 8 Self Tapping Screw M3 x 1 06P x 6 8 63 9 Power Cord SJT16AWG x 1C x 110mm 2 63 10 Power Cord SJT16AWG x 1C x 110mm 2 64 Set Screw M5 x 0 8P x 20L 3 65 Flat Washer 8 x 30 x 3T 1...

Page 51: ...48 48 NOTES...

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