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9. Lathe Operation - cont.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DML36SH-CAM SWITCH BOX
The DML36SH-CAM switch box is located on the
motor unit, attached to the head stock. To turn
the DML36SH-CAM on, press the green switch
marked '|'. To stop the lathe, press the red switch
marked ' '. See
Fig 9.1A
.
Fig.9.1A
On
Off
CHANGING THE BELT SPEED
1. Turn the lathe OFF and disconnect from power
source.
2. Remove headstock cover.
Fig.9.1B
.
3. Unlock motor plate using the tension lever.
Fig.9.1B
.
4. Lift motor to loosen belt.
5. While supporting the weight of the motor
with one hand, move the belt to the desired
pulley position
Fig.9.2
. Turn the spindle by hand
to assure the belt is seated on both pulleys.
6. Lower motor to tighten the belt.
7. Rotate pulleys by hand to seat the belt on
pulleys
Fig.9.3
.
8. Replace the headstock cover.
9. Reconnect the power plug to the power
source. Turn the lathe on and check the spindle.
If not turning at the desired speed, repeat steps
above, starting with step 1.
WARNING: Do not operate the lathe
without the headstock cover locked in
place. Loose items, clothing or hands
may enter the opening and become
entangled in rotating parts. Serious
injury could occur.
CHANGING THE
HEADSTOCK FITMENT
To change the headstock fitment:
1. Hold the spindle inside on the headstock to
stop it from turning, either by hand or with the
spanner held on the wrench flat
Fig.9.4
.
2. Loosen the thread protector
Fig.9.5
. use the
pry bar for extra leverage if required.
3. The drive centre can then be removed.
CHANGING THE
TAILSTOCK FITMENT
1. Take the pry bar and insert it into the tailstock
barrel
Fig.9.6
.
2. Tap the pry bar with a mallet and the centre
will eject from the tailstock
Fig.9.7
.
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Fig.9.2
Fig.9.3
Fig.9.4
Fig.9.1B
Tension lever
Headstock
Cover
Fig.9.5
Thread protector
Fig.9.6
Fig.9.7
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