Oliver 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Adjust and Secure the Tool Rest
Adjust the height and position of the tool rest so
its support edge is close to blank and support the
tool by its shank.
The tool rest must have enough clearance so the
blank can rotate freely, and the cutting tool must
not rest on the tool rest by its bevel.
If the tool rest is too far from the blank, the tool
will get more vibration and will be difficult to
control.
The exact height of the tool rest depends on the
tool used for turning and the height of the
woodturner. The idea is to allow the tool to cut
on or slightly above the turning axle of the blank,
and the woodturner can hold a tool comfortably
at the correct angle as shown below:
When using a cutting tool, the tool should point
up, so the cutting edge is supported by the bevel.
When using a scraper, the tool should stay level
or point slightly downward, so the burr of the
scraper is used to remove the material.
Once the tool rest position is set, rotate the
blank to confirm there is enough clearance
between the blank and the tool rest.
Set Spindle Direction and Speed
Make sure the spindle direction is set to “FOR”
and set the lathe speed to the lowest before
starting the lathe. When ready, press the “START”
button to turn on the motor. Gradually increase
the lathe speed until it reaches the desired speed.
Make sure there is no excessive vibration and
unexpected noise, and then the blank is ready to
turn.
TIP: Putting the drive belt to the left side of the
pulley enables the lathe to run at high speed. In
general, small-diameter spindles should turn at
high speed for a fine finish. However, beginners
should practice with slower speed. See
“ Setting
Spindle Speed Range ” on page 28 for instructions
on how to adjust the drive belt.