Operating
your lathe
Stop knob. Press to stop the machine, non-emergency
operation.
Green knob. Press to start the machine.
Emergency stop knob, [red].
Press for emergency stop. To reset, turn clockwise. The
machine will not operate until the switch has been reset.
Machine test
Now it is the time to test the machine.
1.
Close the door. If you try to start the machine with the door open the
machine will not start, as the safety switch is not on.
2.
Check that there are no tools fitted; it is far safer to test the machine without
the tools fitted.
3.
Check that the red
emergency
switch is in the fully out position.
4.
Check that the machine is clear of all tools and other loose objects.
5.
Check that all the adjusting and locking handles are tight.
6.
Start the lathe by pressing the green start knob.
7.
Now is the time to check that all the safety switches are functioning correctly
before you fit any tools.
8.
With the machine running, press the red emergency stop switch. The motor
should have the power removed and slow down.
9.
With the machine running, operate the red stop switch by pressing towards
the machine. The motor should have the power removed and slow down.
10.
With the machine running, open the door very slowly until the door switch
functions. The motor should have the
power removed and slow down. Close
the door and wait for the motor to
completely stop before you fully open
the doors.
11.
If any of the safety switches fail to
operate correctly, do not use the
machine until the fault has been
corrected.
Speed selection
The lathe is supplied with a pulley system
that offers 4 spindle speeds [500rpm /
1,000rpm / 2,000rpm / 2,800rpm]. To select
the required speed follow the procedure
below:
Note: The belt can be re-tensioned by
adjusting the lock nuts. The belt comes
factory set but should be checked and re-
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