13
OPERATION
D. HEADSTOCK LOCKING HANDLE:
(FIG. 14, A) The
rear lever locks the headstock head in position on the
lathe bed. To rotate the headstock on the bed, unlock lever
handle, then re-tighten handle when the headstock is
repositioned.
E. HEADSTOCK POSITIONS:
Figure 15. The headstock
can rotate 180° on the bed to allow the user to position
workpieces for better working/tool access or for larger
diameter bowls or platters using faceplates or chucks.
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Standard ‘Inboard’ position
is for spindle turning and
bowl or platter turnings up to 18” diameter.
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‘
Outboard’ position
with the headstock rotated away
from the tailstock and the use of the optional 70-908 Exten-
sion allows bowl or platter turning up to 27-1/2” diameter.
See page 17 for additional information.
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‘
Forward’ position
with the headstock turned 90° in-line
with the legs allows turnings up to approximately 44” in
diameter. The use of a floor standing tool rest (not included)
is required for working with the headstock in these forward
positions.
FIG. 13
HEADSTOCK CONTROLS
FIG. 15
B
A
D
C
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION 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, B)
The
Index Pin Assembly is used to hold and position the spindle
for making accurate, spaced pattern work on projects such
as straight fluting, grooving, drilling, detail carving, wood
burning patterns and laying out designs and more.
See page 19 for instructions on this lathe feature.
C. HEADSTOCK DOORS: (FIG. 13, C & D)
Lift upper
door/lid ‘C’ for access to the spindle drive & index pulley,
RPM reader and spindle lock assemblies (FIG. 16). Open
door ‘D’ to access the motor drive pulley (page 18, Fig. 31).
FIG. 16
B
A
C
NOTE:
The alignment of the headstock to tailstock should
always be done if the headstock is rotated away from the
Standard ‘Inboard’ headstock-facing-the-tailstock position.
See page 20 for information on aligning
headstock and tailstock centers.
INSIDE VIEW OF HEADSTOCK SPINDLE
A.
3-Step Spindle Pulley with index notches on left side
B.
Drive Belt
C.
RPM Magnetic Reader Disc
D.
RPM Speed Reader
E.
Spindle Lock Disc
E
D
