5
ADJUSTING
1. Tool rest
The tool rest assembly is designed to allow adjustment
for height, position on the bed, and angle to the work.
Loosen locking lever on tool rest base to slide base
forward or back, and angle it to the bed. Tighten locking
lever firmly before operating lathe.
Loosen small locking
handle to raise or
lower tool rest
and angle it to
the work.
Tighten handle
before operating
lathe.
Locking
lever
Small
locking
handle
2. Tail stock
Loosen tail stock locking lever and slide tailstock into
desired position. Retighten the locking lever.
Quill locking
handle locks
and unlocks
tail stock quill.
Handwheel
advances and
retracts quill.
Handwheel
Quill
locking
handle
Tall stock
locking lever
3. Speed adjustment
This lathe has five speeds shown in the speed label.
To change the speed:
Loosen the knob A, pull up and rotate the back cover.
Loosen the knob B, pull up and rotate the side cover.
Release the lock handle and pull the lever to loosen
the belt tension.
Change the belt location to change the speed.
Tighten the belt tension and lock the handle.
Replace the back cover and side cover.
Knob
A
Back
cover
Knob
B
Side cover
Belt
tension
lever
Lock
handle
SPINDLE SPEED
SPINDLE
PULLEY
MOTOR
PULLEY
RPM
OPERATION
ATTENTION: Read and understand the entire instruction
manual before operating the lathe
1. Switch
action
To start
the lathe,
turn on
the switch.
To stop
the lathe,
turn off
the switch.
Switch
2. Turning tools
If possible, select only quality, high-speed steel turning
tools. High-speed steel tools hold an edge and last longer
than ordinary carbon steel. As one becomes proficient in
turning, a variety of specialty tools for specific applications
can be acquired. The following tools provide the basics
for most woodturning projects.
Large roughing gouge
Basic function: Use this tool to shape square or
out-of-round spindle-turning stock into a cylinder.
Other uses: Creating shallow coves.
45º bevel
Turning rough stock round
