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127-0919-001

NOVA COMET 14DR Lathe Manual

127-0919-001

© Teknatool International, Teknatool USA Inc 2019

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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...