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Fig.11
Secure Lathe to a Solid Work Surface
The lathe must be attached to a solid work surface
or stand. Four mounting holes are easily
accessible at the base of the lathe. (See Fig.09)
Adjustments and Operations
Adjusting the Tool Rest
The tool rest base can be easily moved along the
lathe bed. Loosen locking lever counter clockwise,
slide tool rest base to new position, and tighten
locking lever clockwise.
To adjust the height of the tool rest, loosen locking
arm, raise or lower tool rest, tighten locking arm.
(See Fig.10)
Note:
Position the tool rest as close to the work
piece as possible. It should 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 the lathe bed with
two pan head screws.
(See Fig.08)
Pan head screw
Installing The Faceplate to the
Headstock
Thread the faceplate clockwise on to the
headstock spindle. Next, engage the spindle lock
and stop the spindle from turning, and tighten
faceplate with supplied wrench. (See Fig.07)
Fig.07
Faceplate
Spindle lock
Warning:
Disengage spindle lock before turning
the machine on.
Fig.08
Fig.10
Tool holder
