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Mini Lathe

Model: 70-100

  Owner’

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 Manual

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Serial number:

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Part # 70-100M2

Summary of Contents for 70-100

Page 1: ...e information www rikontools com or info rikontools com For Parts or Questions techsupport rikontools com or 877 884 5167 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial number Date of purchase Part 70 100M2 ...

Page 2: ...LWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts Rubber soled footwear is recommended for the best footing ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES AND WEAR HEARING PROTECTION Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty NEVER OVERREACH Keep your proper footing and balance at all times ALWAYS GROUND ALL TOOLS If your tool is equipped with a th...

Page 3: ...e from a qualified person 5 It is highly recommended that this machine be firmly mounted to a flat and secure work surface 6 Always wear protective eyewear prior to operating this machine 7 Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of drugs and or alcohol 8 Remove all jewelry prior to operating this machine 9 Do not wear any gloves while operating this machine 10 Always make sure ...

Page 4: ... Safety Rules 3 Specifications 4 Unpacking and Contents 5 Getting to KnowYour Lathe 6 Assembly 6 Installing theTool Rest and Base 6 Installing Spindle Lock 7 Attaching the Spur Center 7 Attaching the Live Center 7 Installing the Faceplate 8 Installing theTool Holder 8 Securing the Lathe to a Work Surface or Stand 8 Adjustments 8 Adjusting theTool Rest 8 Adjusting theTailstock 9 Changing Spindle Sp...

Page 5: ...he side Do not discard until machine has been set up and is running properly Tools Required for Assembly Item Description Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Contents of Package Unpack your lathe from its carton and check to see that you have all of the following items Do not turn your machine ON if any of these items are missing You may cause injury to yourself or damage to your machine Unpack...

Page 6: ...ing lever The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must be in the OFF position until assembly is complete Installing Tool Rest and Base On Lathe Bed Remove the tailstock assembly by releasing the locking handle and sliding the assembly off the end of the lathe bed Slide the tool rest base onto the lathe bed and reinstall the tailstock assembly Loosen locking arm and insert tool rest...

Page 7: ...r The knockout bar is used to remove the spur center from the headstock spindle Insert knockout bar into hole at opposite side from spur center See Fig 04 Fig 04 Knockout bar Attaching Live Center On the Tailstock Insert the live center with a No 2 Morse Taper shank into the tailstock spindle See Fig 05 Live center Tailstock spindle Fig 06 To remove live center from the tailstock spindle loosen lo...

Page 8: ... be 1 8 above the centerline of the workpiece To adjust clamping action of the tool rest base remove base and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen See Fig 11 Tool rest Locking arm Locking lever Tool rest base Locking arm Locking lever Tool rest base Fig 09 Mounting holes Installing Tool Holder On the Lathe Bed Located the tool holder from the carton and install it onto th...

Page 9: ...ndle Speeds The lathe features a six step motor and spindle pulleys to provide different spindle speeds Open access cover to change spindle speeds See Fig 14 With access cover open loosen locking arm Raise lever to release tension on motor pulley and tighten locking arm Check speed and belt position chart inside access cover to determine spindle speed required Move drive belt to desired pulley com...

Page 10: ...g Spindle Lock The dual purpose indexing spindle lock is positioned on the top of the headstock for ease of use The headstock indexing feature has 12 equally spaced positions The spring loaded locking pin assembly is engaged by turning the knob a half turn allowing it to drop into the desired position To disengage lift the lock knob up and turn a half turn either direction See Fig 17 Fig 18 The 12...

Page 11: ...el if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only three wire extension cords that have three prong grounding plugs and three pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks the one illustrated in ...

Page 12: ...WARNING This machine must be grounded Replacement of the power supply cable should only be done by a qualified electrician Wiring Diagram 12 Motor Switch Plug ...

Page 13: ...Troubleshooting 13 ...

Page 14: ...Explosion Diagram 14 ...

Page 15: ...L93010021 049W 1 JL93010017 001S 1 WSH6 GB97D1B 1 M6X16GB818B 1 RK93081002 1 RK93081005 1 JL93040004 001S 1 JL93010019 001Z 1 M5X10GB818B 1 JL93020001 001G 1 JL93020002 105L 1 JL930210000A 1 JL93020003 1 JL93020004 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 100 70 ...

Page 16: ...cidents repairs alterations lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear Under no circumstances will Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from defective products All other warranties expressed or implied whether of merchantability This warranty does not cover products used for commercial industrial or educational purposes This limited warranty does not apply to accesso...

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