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OPERATION
FIG. 21
A. TAILSTOCK LOCK HANDLE:
Locks the tailstock in
position along the length of the lathe bed. Unlock handle to
position the tool rest to move the tailstock. Tighten handle
when properly positioned. See page 20 for instructions on
how to adjust the locking tension.
B.
TAILSTOCK QUILL HAND WHEEL:
The hand wheel
advances or retracts the quill. The quill’s locking handle (C)
must be loose to move the quill.
C. TAILSTOCK QUILL LOCK HANDLE:
Secures the tail-
stock quill in position. Unlock the handle to move the quill,
with live center, forward or backwards. Tighten the locking
handle when the quill is finally positioned.
NOTE:
The handle is spring loaded on its internal bolt. To
change the handle position, pull the handle out, rotate it to
the position you desire, then release the handle and it will
align itself back onto the bolt.
D.
TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER:
Used for turning between
centers. The Live Center and the Quill have Morse #2
Tapers (MT2) Remove the live center by retracting the
quill until the center loosens, or use the long knockout bar.
NOTE:
Be careful and hold the live center during this
process so it does not fly out onto the floor.
TAILSTOCK CONTROLS
- Figure 21
C
B
D
A
FIG. 23
FIG. 22
MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH
The #70-1824VSR Lathe has a Main ON/OFF switch (Fig.
22, A) located on the inverter box which is under the 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 also hold
a lock to further secure the lathe from being activated.
Push the green Button (Fig. 23, C) so that it turns the lathe
ON. Push the red Button (D) to turn the lathe OFF.
NOTE: T
he AC Inverter Control Box does not require any
programming. It is pre-programmed from the factory. The
connections on the inverter should not be changed.
Figure 24 shows the inverter with the cover open.
AC INVERTER
CONTROL BOX
B
A
POWER RECEPTACLE
A 115V electrical receptacle (Fig. 22, B) is provided on the
inverter for the use with corded lights or other accessories
with grounded 3-prong plugs. When not in use and for child
proofing, the supplied plug cover should be inserted into
the receptacle. This will also keep dust out of the unit.
See page 12 for additional information on the tailstock’s
features for storing lathe accessories.
C
D
Prior to turning “ON” the machine, check for
and remove any tools or parts in the immediate area, work-
pieces do not hit the lathe bed or tool rest, and the index pin
or spindle lock are not engaged.
FIG. 24
a
b
c
d
INVERTER
WIRES
a. To switch controls
b. To power wall plug
c. To motor
d. To headstock
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