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127-0919-001 

NOVA Teknatool Warranty 

 

NOVA 

Limited Warranty 

4499 126

th 

St North, Clearwater, Florida 33762 

teknatool.com | 727.954.3433 

 

This 

NOVA 

product  is  backed  by  a  registered  warranty  from  the  date  of  purchase  and  only  to  the  original  purchaser.  These  limited 

warranties are non-transferable. Under no circumstances will Teknatool International Ltd or Teknatool USA Inc. be liable for incidental, 
special, indirect, and consequential damages or expenses, including loss of profits or loss of operations. 

INSPECTION: 

Buyer  shall  inspect  all  goods  within  thirty  (30)  days  of  receiving  product  confirming  all  parts  are  in  good  condition  and 

accounted. 

GUARANTEE: 

Teknatool International Ltd 

and 

Teknatool USA Inc. 

will repair or replace, at its expense and option, a 

NOVA 

product which 

under normal use and intended operation, has proven to be defective in workmanship or material. 

Teknatool 

will be granted a reasonable 

opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection and testing. 

Teknatool 

will not be responsible for any asserted defect, which has 

resulted from normal wear, misuse, abuse, power surges or excess voltage fluctuation, or using in a manner or with material not consistent 
with proper use, repair or alteration made by anyone other than an authorized service facility or representative. 

Under these Limited Warranties, the sole liability of 

Teknatool 

is limited to repair, or at its option, replacement the applicable product or 

part not in conformity with these Limited Warranties. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. If within the warranty period, identical materials are 
unavailable at the time of repair or replacement, 

IN NO EVENT SHALL NOVA TEKNATOOL’S RESPONSIBILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE 

OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS REPLACEMENT AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE REFURBISHED PARTS. 

CONDITIONS: 

Prior warranty registration is not required but advised vi

https://www.teknatool.com/register-your-warranty/;

 however, 

documented proof of purchase (sales receipt/invoice showing date, location, and purchase price paid) must be provided at the time of 
claim. *

Repairs are charged hourly. In addition, customer pays for shipping to/from and provides own shipping contain; **Warranty 

Repairs: customer pays for shipping to/from and provides own shipping container; repairs are covered within warranty. 

OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS

: Our 

NOVA 

Distributors and agents will issue their own warranty to cover this product. Terms may vary from those 

stated above; please check with your dealer. In North America, the warranty covers the Continental USA only. For Alaska, Hawaii and other 
areas, warranty covers replacement of parts only and excludes transport costs. 
 

Product 

Electrical 

Mechanical 

All Lathes and *Accessories (except COMET) 
COMET I & II 
Drill Presses and *Accessories 

*Excludes belts and consumables 

2 years 

1

 

year 

2

 

years 

5 years 
2 years 
5 years 

All Chucks & Accessories 
Jaws 


6 years 
6 years 

Chisels: 
-Dovetail 
-Smart Chisel Handle 

 

 

2 years 

1 year 

 

TO  FILE  A  CLAIM: 

Contact  CUSTOMER  SERVICE  via 

https://www.teknatool.com/contact-us/ 

or 

[email protected] 

with  a  full 

description for claim to include pictures/videos. All claims must include the original bill of sale, the product serial number, and be filed 
within the applicable warranty period. Teknatool reserves the right to require defective parts be returned upon request. You must make 
arrangements with 

Teknatool 

to schedule the transportation of the parts from your home to the retailer or from the retailer to your home. 

A RETURN GOODS (RG) form will be sent to you via email. Items shipped to 

Teknatool 

without a RG form will be refused a

t shipper’s 

expense.  If  the  retailer  from  which  you  purchased  the  product  is  not  able  to  service  your  product,  contact  Teknatool  in  writing  at 

service@teknatool

Our policy is one of continuous improvement. We therefore reserve the right to change specification/design without notice. This warranty 
is 

Teknatool International Ltd 

and 

Teknatool USA Inc. 

sole warranty whether written or verbal, whether expressed or implied by law, trade, 

custom, or otherwise, whether of merchantability, fitness for purpose, or otherwise, except for remedies available to customers under 
the Consumer Guarantees Act or other legislation

Summary of Contents for COMET 14DR

Page 1: ...127 0919 001 OPERATION MANUA L COMET 14DR Lathe Publication 127 0919 001 Date 6 September 2019 Models 46900 USA...

Page 2: ...SA Phone 727 954 3433 Customer Solutions For all worldwide Inquiries Repairs or Services issues must be in writing Email Service Teknatool com Or you can contact the retailer where you purchased your...

Page 3: ...11 Locking and Unlocking the Spindle 11 Mounting a Faceplate or Chuck onto the lathe 11 Operating the Tool slide 12 Positioning the tool slide 12 Adjusting the tool rest height 12 Operating the Tails...

Page 4: ...work to ensure a safe environment 23 PAY ATTENTION TO WORK Concentrate on your work If you become tired or frustrated leave it for a while and rest 24 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vice to hold work wh...

Page 5: ...s offers you additional flexibility and allows you to achieve a superior finish reducing the need for extensive sanding Flexible capacity to match your project 14 355mm Capacity Over Bed 18 5 469mm Be...

Page 6: ...e Height 84 14mm 3 3125 Construction Bed Precision Ground Cast Iron Frame Cast Iron Steel Headstock Cast Iron Steel Tailstock Cast Iron Steel Pain Type Finish Enamel Powder Coat Other Specification Be...

Page 7: ...ive Centre 4718069 1 5 Live Centre 4718066 1 6 Spur Centre 4718064 1 7 3mm Hex Key AK03 1 8 5mm Hex Key AK05 1 9 8mm Hex Key AK08 1 10 Operating Knock Out Bar 4718071 1 11 Handwheel 471834 1 12 Handwh...

Page 8: ...our environment The ground tab on the adapter must be connected to the screw on the outlet for proper grounding This adaptor should only be used until a qualified electrician can install a properly gr...

Page 9: ...t is different The physical environment where the machine is operated is important for safe operation and longevity of machine components For best results operate this machine in a dry environment tha...

Page 10: ...s in line with the quill lock handle hole 2 Thread the tailstock quill lock handle into the tailstock body 3 Make sure the tailstock quill does not rotate with the handle rotation Operating the NOVA C...

Page 11: ...ile the LED light is flashing however the motor will start immediately after the FWD REV key is pressed Switching between Forward and Reverse Modes The forward and reverse can be switched by holding d...

Page 12: ...otor pulley big Spindle pulley small 1901 3850 Small turning and miniature turning work This speed range can be selected by changing the belt pulley position Changing Belt Positions Ensure the lathe i...

Page 13: ...force by a thumb onto the motor handle plate to tension the belt 4 Caution Excessive belt tension may cause the belt or the pulleys to break 5 Turn the bed belt cover to close and relock the cover 6...

Page 14: ...osition Mounting a Faceplate or Chuck onto the lathe Ensure to lock the spindle using the spindle lock function before commencing the procedure Use the Allen key to loosen remove the safety screw from...

Page 15: ...at the desired position by turning the cam shaft handle in one direction until it becomes firm Tip Do not position the tool slide so most of the tool rest body is hanging off from the lathe bed as thi...

Page 16: ...k Turn the tailstock handwheel in the counter clockwise direction to contract the tailstock quill Locking the tailstock quill in position Tighten the tailstock quill lock on the rear of the tailstock...

Page 17: ...ng the Tool slide If the tool slide becomes hard to move and adjust cleaning and lubricating are required 1 To make the tool slide move more freely along the bed make sure the bed rails are clean Appl...

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Page 19: ...t 1 Loosen the headstock casing from the bed and make the required adjustment Tailstock Handwheel hard to turn or will not turn 1 Quill lock 2 Inside the tailstock quill housing 3 Quill internal threa...

Page 20: ...nd purchase price paid must be provided at the time of claim Repairs are charged hourly In addition customer pays for shipping to from and provides own shipping contain Warranty Repairs customer pays...

Page 21: ...18 127 0919 001 NOVA COMET 14DR EXPLODED PARTS...

Page 22: ...ip 47 IC47 2 44 Spur Centre 46502 1 45 Faceplate 4718066 1 46 Spindle 4718021 1 Key No Description SKU QTY 47 Live Centre 46503 1 48 Tailstock Quill 4718027 1 49 Tailstock Leadscrew 4718028 1 50 Tails...

Page 23: ...ex Pin Knob 4718022 1 10 Tension Pin 4x14 TP0414 1 11 Index Pin Housing 4718023 1 12 Index Pin Spring 4718024 1 15 Index Pin 4718025 1 4698002 Tailstock Subassembly Key No Description SKU QTY 19 Hex S...

Page 24: ...Taper accessory from the lathe spindle by using the knockout bar 1 Insert the knockout bar from the headstock handwheel side 2 Using a soft hammer to firmly strike the knockout bar towards the tailsto...

Page 25: ...Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure work in a well ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as dus...

Page 26: ...Comet are registered trademarks Due to NOVA s continuous product improvement and development policy specifications features and images contained in this manual may change without notice Teknatool is...

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