WOOD LATHE ADJUSTMENTS
CHANGING SPEEDS
Fig.20. shows the belt on the outside end of the
pulleys. In this position the spindle will turn at
2980rpm. Should you want to run the lathe at a slower
speed, you must move the belt inwards.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the wood lathe is disconnected
from the power supply before making any
adjustments. If you want to increase the speed move
the belt outwards.
The simplest way to move the drive belt is as follows:
Rotate the motor pulley anti-clockwise with your left
hand, whilst pushing the belt with your right hand.
Continue rotating the pulley until the belt climbs
down to the next step on the motor pulley. Now rotate
the spindle pulley clockwise with your right hand,
while pushing on the belt with your left hand. The
belt will climb up to the next step of the the spindle
pulley or rotate the spindle pulley clockwise with
your right hand and pull on the belt whilst still
rotating the pulley until it climbs down to the next
step.
Now rotate the motor pulley anti-clockwise with your
left hand, while pulling on the belt with your right
hand. The belt will climb up into the next larger step.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT:
The belt is tensioned by the weight of the motor
pivoting on the motor mounting bracket. To decrease
the belt tension, tighten the adjustable bolt
✪✌
Fig.21., located on the corner of the motor mounting
bracket. This will restrict the downward travel,
loosening the bolt will increase belt tension.
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Fig.20.
Fig.21.
✪✌
