Craftex CX800, User Manual

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9
INSTALLING/REMOVING
HEAD STOCK CENTER
The headstock is provided with an MT2
tapered center.
TO INSTALL THE CENTER:
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
the cord is disconnected from the power
outlet.
Clean the center and the spindle and make
sure they are free of debris.
Insert the tapered end of the center into the
spindle and push it in so that it securely fit
into the spindle. See figure-4.
Figure-4 Installing headstock center
TO REMOVE THE CENTER:
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
the cord is disconnected from the power
outlet.
Hold the center with one hand so that it
does not fall on the lathe bed when it is
knocked out. See figure-5.
Insert the knockout rod through the
opposite end of the headstock and tap the
center to remove it. See figure-5.
Figure-5 Removing headstock center
INSTALLING/REMOVING
TAILSTOCK CENTER
The CX800 comes with an MT2 tapered
center for the tailstock.
TO INSTALL THE CENTER:
Loosen the quill lock lever and rotate the
tailstock quill hand wheel until the quill
comes out about 1” from the tailstock.
Clean the center and the quill and make
sure there is no dust or debris on the
mating surfaces of both.
Insert the tapered end of the center into the
quill and push it in, making sure that it is
installed securely into the quill. See figure-
6.
Secure the quill in place by re-tightening the
quill lock lever.