laguna REVO 15, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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Loading a workpiece
1.
With the Lathe still turned off, prepare to load a workpiece by installing the live center into the
tail stock spindle.
2.
Find the center of the workpiece to be mounted with either the faceplate or the spur drive center.
NOTE: A wood lathe chuck can also be used to load a workpiece. The chuck must fit the
1-1/4"x 8 TPI spindle threading to be compatible.
3.
Fasten the workpiece to the faceplate or drive the spur drive center into the center mark of
workpiece with a rubber mallet ( NOTICE: do not use a metal hammer) or clamp the workpiece in
the jaws of the chuck (skip step 4).
4.
Thread or insert the faceplate or drive center into the spindle. NOTE: You may need to remove
the tail stock to fit.
5.
Replace the tail stock if removed.
6.
Fully release the live center (quill) of the tailstock by reversing the hand-wheel counter-
clockwise or using the tool to remove the live center, being careful not to let it drop.
7.
Move the tailstock to the workpiece such that the live center is 1/2" away from the workpiece.
8.
Lock the tailstock in place with the large cam lever.
9.
Slowly engage the live center (quill) to the center of the workpiece and tighten down. NOTE:
About 1/2 turn beyond contact is sufficient, but it depends on the hardness of the workpiece.
10.
Lock the quill (live center).
11.
Position tool rest so it is aligned with the centerline of the spindle or stock attached to the face plate (or slightly below
center-line, as needed, for proper contact of chisels into the centerline of the stock).
12.
Check that the workpiece rotates freely without any obstructions with the handwheel prior to
turning on the machine.
CAUTION!
The workpiece must be balanced. If unbalanced, the lathe may vibrate too heavily and cause
problems. Especially with "live edge" pieces, remove any large abnormalities prior to loading stock
workpieces. A balanced workpiece will not assume any rotation orientation.
Make sure to completely read and understand the Safety Sections of this manual prior to proceeding.
It is vital to follow these instructions to limit the danger evolved when using this machine.
ALWAYS wear
safety glasses and a safety shield when operating a lathe!
Turning ON the machine
1.
Confirm that the belt is in the correct speed range. See
“Choosing RPM range”.
2.
Confirm the appropriate personal protective equipment is being used.
3.
Confirm that all chisels and work tools are within close range and DO NOT
require any reaching over the workpiece.
4.
Plug in the machine to the appropriate receptacle as denoted on the machine information plate.
5.
Double check the workpiece balancing and rotation.
6.
Turn ON the machine. The machine will always start at 0 RPM when turned on.
7.
Set the speed using the RPM dial and note the readout, and go to work!
8
. Stop the lathe by pressing the OFF button on the headstock.
Spindle lock
NOTE: When attaching a faceplate or other procedures where you do not want the spindle to rotate, the spindle lock
can be engaged. To engage spindle lock, disconnect power to lathe. Make sure spindle is not rotating. Press the
red
“spindle lock” button on the front of the headstock. When holding the button, attach or remove the faceplate from
the spindle. After releasing the spindle lock button, the spindle should rotate freely. Confirm the spindle lock button
is not engaged before connecting power to the lathe.
Indexing knob
NOTE: Certain procedures can be best performed by locking and indexing the headstock rotation. An indexing lock
knob is located next to the handwheel on the side of the headstock. To operate; disconnect power to the lathe.
Make sure spindle is not rotating. Rotate the black
“indexing knob” into one of indents of the driven pulley. You may
need to rotate the spindle slightly to find the next open indent. Make sure the indexing knob is disengaged before
connecting power to the lathe.
Spindle Lock
Index Knob Lock