4, Insert lock rod A (Fig.16) into handwheel hole. Hold the rod and tighten the faceplate
with faceplate wrench.
5
,
There is a set screw on face plate. Please tighten it when you work with the lathe in
reverse rotation.
Fig. 16
Tailstock Quill
The tailstock quill can be turned in and out by turning the quill handwheel. A locking lever
is used for secure the quill in position.
Tailstock centers Installation/removing
1, Make sure the taper of the center and the quill hole are clean and free of debris. Then
push the center into the quill hole.The taper contact will hold the center securely.
2, To remove the center from tailstock, loosen the tailstock locking lever and move the quill
out by turning the quill hand wheel until the quill end is almost inside the tailstock, then the
center can be taken out by hand.
MAINTENANCE
Daily:
Clean off dust;
Clean and apply rust-proof oil on spindle and tailstock quill, bed ways.
Monthly:
Check belt tension;
Replace belt if it is damaged or worn;
Clean off dust from pulleys if any.