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FEATURES

Specifically designed and built for profes-
sionals who want superior performance.

Heavy-duty, cast-iron bed and stand for
added stability and minimal vibration.

Headstock swivels 360° with positive stops
at 45°, 90°, 135°, 180° and 270° and quick-
lock for outboard turning.

Electronic inverter for variable speed
adjustment between 45 and 3750 RPM.

Digital spindle speed readout.

Forward or reverse rotation.

Movable emergency switch can be
placed to suit the operator.

Quiet, highly efficient, low power consump-
tion motor.

Low/High speed change lever for quick
belt position changing.

14” tool rest and a 6” face plate included.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPINDLE SPEEDS (VARIABLE)
45 - 1000, 85 - 2000, 150 - 3750 RPM

SWING OVER BED CAPACITY
16” (406 MM)

SWING OVER TOOL REST CAPACITY
14” (356 MM)

DISTANCE BETWEEN CENTERS
43” (1092 MM)

SPINDLE THREAD
1 1⁄4” (32 MM) - 8 TPI

TAILSTOCK THROUGH HOLE
3⁄8” (10 MM)

HEADSTOCK TAPER
MT2

SPINDLE CENTER LINE TO FLOOR
44 1⁄2” (1130 MM)

HEADSTOCK MOVEMENT
PIVOT 360° AND SLIDE

INDEXING POSITIONS
36 X 10°

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)
64” X 15” X 48” (1626 X 381 X 1219 MM)

MOTOR
2 HP, 220 V, 3 PH, 6.2 A

INPUT POWER
110 V, 1PH ONLY

WEIGHT
418 LBS (190 KG)

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

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25-650ABC M1

16” x 42” WOOD TURNING LATHE

VERSION 1_REVISION 1 - SEPTEMBER 13/11 (25905211)
© Copyright General® International 09/2011

Summary of Contents for 25-650ABC M1

Page 1: ...for quick belt position changing 14 tool rest and a 6 face plate included SPECIFICATIONS SPINDLE SPEEDS VARIABLE 45 1000 85 2000 150 3750 RPM SWING OVER BED CAPACITY 16 406 MM SWING OVER TOOL REST CAP...

Page 2: ...nual handy for future reference Disclaimer The information and specifications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing Because we are commit ted t...

Page 3: ...or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty all defective parts components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General International or to a nearby distributor repair center or oth...

Page 4: ...ing to a power source 10 On Off power switch 11 Movable emergency switch 11 Forward Reverse switch 11 Starting Stopping the lathe 11 Changing spindle speed range 11 Changing spindle speed 12 Tool rest...

Page 5: ...foreign objects such as dirt nails staples or any object that could damage a tool or become dislodged and fly free and cause injury 11 Select appropriate turning speed for the size and type of workpie...

Page 6: ...doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the number the heavier the gauge ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A B C AMPERES AMPS EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 FEET 50 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET 5 18 16 16 14 6 TO 10 1...

Page 7: ...E SPUR CENTER F FACE PLATE G SPINDLE SPEED READ OUT H VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB I HEADSTOCK PIVOT LOCKING PIN J FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH K ON OFF SWITCH L HEADSTOCK LOCKING LEVER M FLYWHEEL N TOOL RES...

Page 8: ...A C D E F H G I J K L M ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP Help of 2 extra people Phillips screwdriver 14 mm socket wrench optional 12 mm socket wrench optional 6 mm Allen key x2 CLEAN UP The unpaint...

Page 9: ...the pallet using a forklift or hoist and move the lathe to the desired location then install the wood lathe on its support legs as instructed in step 4 while the lathe is still held by the forklift o...

Page 10: ...en locking lever C 3 Install the tool rest in the tool rest swivel arm as shown in E then tighten locking lever F D E F C TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POW...

Page 11: ...F is located under the main power switch Forward Spindle rotates towards you from the top of the workpiece Reverse Spindle rotates away from you from the top of the workpiece FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH H...

Page 12: ...n the size and dia meter of the workpiece as well as which stage you are at in the overall turning process When turning a smaller diameter workpiece a higher spindle speed is recommended Proper spindl...

Page 13: ...er fits A Note The spur center can be installed with the face plate installed B on or removed A to remove the face plate see section Mounting a workpiece to the face plate on page 15 1 Make sure the s...

Page 14: ...ormal turning operations 6 If the points are not lined up release the headstock locking lever and manually adjust the headstock position using the play in the head stock to line up the center points 7...

Page 15: ...G CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY DAMAGE TO THE WORKPIECE OR DAMAGE TO THE LATHE AND THE MOTOR PIVOTING THE HEADSTOCK FOR OUTBOARD TURNING The headstock pivots 360 with positive stops at 0 45 90 135 180 an...

Page 16: ...the headstock spindle allowing for indexing at 10 increments 360 36 posi tions 10 C allowing for a wide variety of symmetrical decorative grooves or patterned cuts A B PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Keep the u...

Page 17: ...ing threads We also offer a large variety of products to help you increase convenience productivity accuracy and safety when using your wood lathe Here s a small sampling of optional accessories avail...

Page 18: ...85 96 38A 16 39 152 164 34 16 17 167 166 168 105A 97 31 32 121 192 155 43 41 42 148 44A 115A 40 118 99 113 112 114 5 111 2A 147 24A 150 23A 22A 21A 20 19 7 15A 14 13 12 10 169 170 9 11A 8 155 6 6 5 3...

Page 19: ...193 194 195 196 5 121 122 177 178 173 174A 175 105E 119A 19 STAND...

Page 20: ...BOLT 1 25 650ABC 19 SPUR CENTER MT2 1 25 650ABC 20 FACE PLATE 6 1 25 650ABC 21A PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 1 4 3 8 4 25 650ABC 22A SPINDLE 1 1 4 8TPI 1 25 650ABC 23A KEY 8 X 8 X 90 1 25 650ABC 24A BEARING 60...

Page 21: ...3 X 10 4 25 650ABC 115A ON OFF SWITCH 1 25 650ABC 116 CONTROL PANEL WINDOW 1 25 650ABC 117 CONTROL PANEL 1 25 650ABC 118 FWD REV SWITCH 1 25 650ABC 119A MOVABLE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 25 650ABC 121 NUT 3 8...

Page 22: ...178 BUTTON RED 1 25 650ABC 184A MOTOR LABEL 1 25 650ABC 185 POWER CORD 32CM 1 25 650ABC 192 CAP SCREW 3 8 16UNC 1 2 25 650ABC 193 CAST IRON STAND 2 25 650ABC 194 FREQUENCY INVERTER PLATE 1 25 650ABC 1...

Page 23: ...23 Notes...

Page 24: ...number of the machine and part number Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Parts Service Fax 51...

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