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70-1824VSR

70-1824VSR2

www.rikontools.com

70-1824VSRM3

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x 24

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VSR Lathes

Operator’s Manual

Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________

For technical support or parts questions, email [email protected] or call toll free at (877) 884-5167

Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.

The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine.

1.75HP, 115V and 2.5HP, 230V Models

Summary of Contents for 70-1824VSR

Page 1: ...urchase _________________________ For technical support or parts questions email techsupport rikontools com or call toll free at 877 884 5167 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine 1 75HP 115V and 2 5HP 230V Models ...

Page 2: ...C 1 75 HP 2 5 HP Volts Phase Input Output 115 V 3 1 Ph 230 V 3 Ph Amps Hertz 16 A 50 60 Hz 14 A 50 60 Hz Motor Speed no load 1 720 RPM Recommended Breaker Size 20 Amp Spindle Rotation Forward Reverse Swing Over Bed 18 457 mm Swing Over Tool Rest Base 13 3 4 350 mm Distance Between Centers 24 610 mm Speeds Variable 50 3 850 RPM Speed Ranges 3 50 900 100 1 850 200 3 850 RPM Spindle Nose Threading 1 ...

Page 3: ...ctrical receptacle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on the following pages 4 AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain 5 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 6 ALWAYS keep th...

Page 4: ...er cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powert...

Page 5: ...d the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS THE PROPER TYPE OF A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG THAT MATCHES THE MACHINE S 3 PRONG PLUG AND ALSO THE 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG REPLACE A DAMAGED OR WORN CORD IMMEDIATELY This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a...

Page 6: ...result in risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if...

Page 7: ...for working 19 Low speeds are best for roughing stock and for long or large diameter work pieces 20 If excessive vibration occurs stop the lathe to check the workpiece settings between centers or on face plates 21 For sanding or applying finishes remove the tool rest from the machine Use low speeds to avoid heat build up 22 Do not engage the spindle lock when the lathe is turning and be sure to di...

Page 8: ...e paint thinner mineral spirits etc These may damage painted surfaces Clean thoroughly under the headstock tailstock and tool rest body 4 Apply a coat of paste wax to any machined surfaces to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth 5 Set packing material and shipping carton aside Do not discard until the machine has been set up and is running properly A G B D K C O L H P I Q ...

Page 9: ... a dedicated grounded electrical outlet that is within the supplied cord length of the machine The use of an extension cord is not recommended 3 Align the machine so that during use any turning debris or kickback will not face aisles doorways or other work areas that bystanders may be in Do not locate or use the machine in damp or wet conditions 4 Once in place in your shop level the machine with ...

Page 10: ... accessories 1 Before attaching the legs to the lathe bed install the optional four adjustable feet onto the bottom of the legs These will raise the 43 5 16 spindle height approximately 1 3 4 to 2 1 2 more 2 The Adjustable Feet have two hex nuts and washers assembled on their threaded shafts Remove the top nut and washer Fig 3 A and leave the bottom nut and washer on the shaft The bottom nut will ...

Page 11: ...he legs to the tailstock end of the lathe bed 5 Attach the Inverter Box Assembly A to the inside of the left leg under the headstock with the 2 bolts J and 5mm hex wrench provided Fig 7 6 The lathe can now be moved into its final location for turning If previously removed step 2 above install the tool rest and tailstock back onto the lathe bed Reverse the process as described in the Step 2 NOTE ab...

Page 12: ...ge of tools turning supplies or to add extra lathe hold down weight with sand bags or cement blocks Each leg has 2 sets of brackets one low and one high to mount and secure your self made shelves onto Use 2x4s and thick plywood to construct these shelves to your specific design or storage needs Plans are not provided NOTE Installing a full size shelf between the assembled legs is not possible So c...

Page 13: ...ION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE FIG 14 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW A A SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON FIG 13 A secures the headstock spindle for the mounting or removal of face plates or chucks To operate simply push in the button which will insert its rear pin into one of the 4 holes in the Spindle Lock Disc Fig 16 E Release the button to unlock the spindle to resume work B SPINDLE INDEXING CONTROLS FIG 13 ...

Page 14: ...for holding the spindle and also to hold the back hub of the faceplate for removal of the faceplate Or use one wrench while pushing in the Spindle Lock Button Use the same process for removing a chuck NEVER USE THE INDEX PIN TO HOLD THE SPINDLE TO REMOVE ACCESSORIES FROM THE LATHE OR DAMAGE TO THE PIN OR THE SPINDLE PULLEY WILL RESULT SET SCREWS FLATS ON SPINDLE AND FACEPLATE HOLES FOR MOUNTING PR...

Page 15: ... head stock end of the lathe bed This switch MUST be oper ated before and after the lathe is used It allows electrical access to the switch box for using the lathe It also totally shuts down the lathe when not in use for an extended time This switch protects the lathe s electricals particularly the LCD display from burning out and prevents unwanted access by children or bystanders The switch will ...

Page 16: ... This knob controls the desired spindle revolutions per minute RPM Spindle speeds are shown on the LCD Display E See the Speed Chart below for the 3 speed range settings FIG 26 NOTE See page 26 for a list of Electronic Digital Codes FIG 25 A B C D E DIAMETER OF WORK ROUGHING RPM GENERAL CUTTING RPM FINISHING RPM Under 2 2 to 4 4 to 6 6 to 8 8 to 10 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 1520 750 510 190 220 2...

Page 17: ...bed FIG 29 NOTE for out board turning the use of the 4 Tool Rest Height Extension 70 959 is required FIG 29 A This optional accessory is listed on page 37 FIG 28 FRONT of BED Mounting the extension onto the lathe front allows the tool rest for improved access to turning and finishing the sides and backs of bowls and platters FIG 28 THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN...

Page 18: ...sitioned on the pulleys raise the tensioning handle so that the weight of the motor provides the needed tension on the belt Then secure the tensioning handle in place by pushing the handle back towards the motor Figure 32 6 Close the two front Belt Doors on the headstock to protect the belt pulleys and internal working from dust 7 Plug the lathe back into the power source FIG 31 1 2 3 SPINDLE PULL...

Page 19: ... so that there is no accidental slipping With the Indexing Pin in the first spindle hole setting do your work drilling marking etc then rotate the spindle to the next index setting noted on the chart Work through all of the designated index setting numbered positions and complete the remaining markings or work on your work piece The Index Pin is spring loaded To operate Rotate the Index Knob FIG 3...

Page 20: ... Lock the headstock in place The tailstock can now be moved right away from the tailstock and the MT2 MT2 gauge removed NOTE The alignment of the headstock to tailstock should always be done if the headstock is rotated away from the standard lathe headstock facing the tailstock position See page 13 for information on rotating the headstock FIG 37 ADJUSTING THE LOCKING HANDLES The locking handles o...

Page 21: ... while holding the spindle steady at the opposite end with the large 38mm Wrench Figure 42 6 Unscrew the Spindle Hand Wheel 64B counterclock wise from the spindle 7 Unscrew the large Locking Nut 66B counterclockwise from the spindle with the large 38mm Wrench Figure 43 8 Unscrew Loosen the Set Screws 4B that attach the Spindle Pulley 3B to the spindle Screws are on the middle step of the pulley NO...

Page 22: ... wood against the left spindle end and strike it with a mallet hammer to move the spindle towards the tailstock The wood will prevent any damage when the spindle is hit Once there is enough space the old drive belt can be removed around the spindle end and replaced with the new belt Figure 45 page 21 NOTE Care must be taken when moving the spindle to prevent the sliding Spindle Pulley and plastic ...

Page 23: ...isted on pages 3 to 7 Check the power cord and plug for any wear or damage Check for any loose screws hardware locking handles jigs or various lathe accessories Check the area to make sure it is clear of any misplaced tools lumber cleaning supplies etc that could hamper the safe operation of the machine 2 Avoid a build up of wood shavings and dust Regularly clean all parts of the machine using a s...

Page 24: ...hite N PB3 PB2 PB1 Switch box Spring cable Switch box ZF JT JK2 BR1 WL18 标记处数修改内容更改文件号修改日期修改人 WL1824A092001 70 1824VSR Wiring Diagram Lathe with 115V 16A 1 75HP Motor NOTE The AC Inverter Control Box Page 15 Figure 22 that is located under the bed at the headstock end does not require any programming It is pre programmed from the factory Only use the electronic controls on the control box P...

Page 25: ...E White N PB3 PB2 PB1 Switch box Spring cable Switch box BR1 JK2 JT ZF W 标记处数修改内容更改文件号修改日期修改人 WL1824A092001 70 1824VSR2 Wiring Diagram Lathe with 230V 14A 2 5HP Motor NOTE The AC Inverter Control Box Page 15 Figure 22 that is located under the bed at the headstock end does not require any programming It is pre programmed from the factory Only use the electronic controls on the control box P...

Page 26: ... Improve the system ventilation Clean dust debris from the machine and inside of the Inverter box 2 Rest lathe for 30 minutes and turn on main power switch only to run the inverter s cooling fan 3 If you can not return to normal contact Customer Service E08 GF Ground Fault 1 Power off and wait 1 minute before restarting 2 Check and confirm all wires and plugs are firmly connected 3 Check the load ...

Page 27: ...en tailstock locking lever 2 Apply only sufficient force with the tailstock to hold the workpiece securely between centers 3 Remove tailstock and clean bed surfaces with a cleaner de greaser Tailstock Moves when applying pressure Motor will not start 1 Machine is not plugged in 2 Main on off switch is in off position 3 Low voltage or loose connection 1 Plug in machine 2 Turn main on off switch to ...

Page 28: ... of position 1 Blow off dust from RPM reader 2 Adjust the sensor with the RPM reader 3 Contact RIKON Technical Support 1 Dull turning tools 2 Tool rest is set too low 3 Tool rest is set too far from the workpiece 4 Improper turning tool is being used 1 Sharpen the tools 2 Reposition the tool rest height 3 Set the tool rest closer to the workpiece 4 Use the correct tool for operation Tools tend to ...

Page 29: ...P70 1824VSR 3A P70 1824VSR 4A P70 1824VSR 5A P70 1824VSR 6A P70 1824VSR 7A P70 1824VSR 8A P70 1824VSR 9A PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required TOOL REST BASE ASSEMBLY SHEET A 29 QUANTITY 1 Each 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9...

Page 30: ... 40 39 43 42 41 44 45 46 47 48 49 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 59 60 61 62 49 63 64 65 67 66 68 58 69 2 PARTS DIAGRAM HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY SHEET B NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required 30 ...

Page 31: ...4VSR 1B P70 1824VSR 2B P70 1824VSR 3B P70 1824VSR 4B P70 1824VSR 5B P70 1824VSR 6B P70 1824VSR 7B P70 1824VSR 8B P70 1824VSR 9B P70 1824VSR 10B P70 1824VSR 11B P70 1824VSR 12B P70 1824VSR 13B P70 1824VSR 14B P70 1824VSR 15B P70 1824VSR 16B P70 1824VSR 17B P70 1824VSR 18B P70 1824VSR 19B P70 1824VSR 20B P70 1824VSR 21B P70 1824VSR 22B P70 1824VSR 23B P70 1824VSR 24B 70 943 P70 1824VSR 26B P70 1824V...

Page 32: ...socket flat round head screw M8x12 P70 1824VSR 1C P70 1824VSR 2C P70 1824VSR 3C P70 1824VSR 4C P70 1824VSR 5C P70 1824VSR 6C P70 1824VSR 7C P70 1824VSR 8C P70 1824VSR 9C P70 1824VSR 10C P70 1824VSR 11C PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1C 2C 3C 4C 5C 6C 7C 8C 9C 10C 11C 32 QTY 1 4 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under War...

Page 33: ...824VSR 7D P70 1824VSR 8D P70 1824VSR 9D P70 1824VSR 10D P70 1824VSR 11D P70 1824VSR 12D P70 1824VSR 13D P70 1824VSR 14D P70 1824VSR 15D PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1D 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D 10D 11D 12D 13D 14D 15D Short Knockout Bar Tool holder Cross rec pan hd screw M4x8 Spring washer 4 Flat washer 4 Small handle Cover plate Hinge Hex nut M4 Tailstock locking lever Drawbar Retaining ring 15 Posit...

Page 34: ...1824VSR 2E P70 1824VSR 3E P70 1824VSR 4E P70 1824VSR 5E P70 1824VSR 6E P70 1824VSR 7E P70 1824VSR 8E PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E LATHE BASE ASSEMBLY SHEET E QTY 2 6 6 6 4 1 2 2 TOOLS NOT SHOWN OR LISTED ON PREVIOUS PAGES Hex Wrench 2 5mm Hex Wrench 3mm Hex Wrench 4mm Hex Wrench 5mm Hex Wrench 8mm Hex Wrench 10mm Wrench 8mm 10mm Wrench 17mm 19mm Wrench 38mm 46mm Knockout Bar ...

Page 35: ...rew M6x16 Tapping screw ST3D5x13 Cable strain relief M12 Spring cable P70 1824VSR 9F P70 1824VSR 10F P70 1824VSR 11F P70 1824VSR 12F P70 1824VSR 13F P70 1824VSR 14F P70 1824VSR 15F P70 1824VSR 16F PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 9F 10F 11F 12F 13F 14F 15F 16F QTY QTY 2 1 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SWITCH BOX ASSEMBLY SHEET F 1F 2F 3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 8F NOTE Please re...

Page 36: ...Plug cable 230V VSR2 Filter Controller box Hex sockt hd cap screw M6x16 Inverter 115V for 1 75HP motor Inverter 230V for 2 5HP motor Crs recess pan hd screw M4x8 Cover plate Socket Three pin safety plug P70 1824VSR 10 2G P70 1824VSR 11G P70 1824VSR 12G P70 1824VSR 13G P70 1824VSR 14 1G P70 1824VSR 14 2G P70 1824VSR 15G P70 1824VSR 16G P70 1824VSR 17G P70 1824VSR 18G PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 10 2...

Page 37: ...ations 1 Mounted on the end of the bed it increases center to center length from 24 to 40 2 Mounted on the front of the bed it gives extra positioning options for the tool rest base to access project surfaces and 3 Mounted on the left outboard bed end it increases swing from 18 to 22 See page 17 for information A B C A PRO Tool Rest Tops only 70 975 4 102mm Long 70 976 6 152mm Long 70 977 8 203mm ...

Page 38: ...ti vibration grip and collet chuck Three 8 3 8 steel Shafts with Circle Square or Diamond shaped carbide Insert Cutter Packaged in a presentation storage box RIKON s 4 piece turning set features tungsten carbide cutters that keep their sharp cutting edges longer than 99 500 TURNERS TOOL ROLL Made from Durable 600 x 600 Denier Fabric Quick Release Buckle Secures Tools when Rolled Up Full Size 35 X ...

Page 39: ... for the machine s inverter is also limited to a two year period 1 year for commercial industrial or educational use This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades drill bits sanding This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades drill bits sanding discs grinding wheels belts guide bearings and other related items Seller shall in no event be liable f...

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