IGM 151-1836, Operating Instructions Manual

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Face plate Tool rack Rotating centre Adjustable feet Tail stock bracket
Tool rest comes
fitted to banjo
Removal tool Head stock bracket
Tail stock knob
Drive centre
5.3 Locating your machine
Before you remove your machine from the
packaging, select the area where you will use
your machine. There are no hard and fast rules
for its location, but below are a few guidelines:
1. There should be sufficient area at the front of
the machine to allow you to work on it
comfortably.
2. There should be sufficient area at the back of
the machine to allow access for adjustments
and maintenance to be conducted.
3. Adequate lighting. The better the lighting the
more accurately and safely you will be able to
work.
4. Solid floor. You should select a solid flat floor,
preferably one made of concrete or
something similar.
5. Locate it close to a power source and dust
collection.
6. Allow an area for the storage of blanks,
finished products and tools.
6. Assembly and setup
The machine comes mostly assembled. You will
have to assemble the legs, headstock,
tail stock, tool storage and the tool rest to the
bed of the machine.
Note. It is recommended that the head stock,
tool rest and tail stock be removed from the bed
of the lathe to ease assembly
6.1 Assembling legs to the bed of the lathe
There is a stop at both ends of the bed. The
stop is a safety feature that makes it impossible
for the headstock or tail stock to slide off the
end of the bed. Remove the stops and loosen
the clamps on both the head stock, tool rest
and tail stock. Slide them off the bed. This will
greatly reduce the weight of the bed and allow
easier assembly. Note : The headstock and tail
stock are very heavy and extreme caution must
be exercised when removing them from the bed
of the lathe. Take care not to cause damage
during removal.
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Bed with headstock and tail stock removed
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Lay the bed on timbers in the upside down
position. Lift the legs to the vertical position and
lower them onto the bed. Secure with the fixing
screws provided.
Note: At least two people will be needed to
perform the assembly, one to hold the leg in
position and one to fit the fixing screws.
Note: If you have any doubt about the
Leg fixing screws
Leg
Bed
Tail stock clamp
handle
Knock out rod