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4.2 INSTALLING OR UNINSTALLING THE 

FACEPLATE TO THE HEADSTOCK

- Thread the faceplate clockwise onto the headstock spindle. 
Next, engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning, 
and tighten faceplate with supplied wrench. (See FIG.8)

- Engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning and 
loosen faceplate with supplied wrench. Unthread the faceplate 
anticlockwise from the headstock spindle.

FIG. 8

Faceplate

Spindle lock

4.3 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 fo the tool rest, loosen locking arm, raise or 
lower tool rest, tighten locking arm. (See FIG.9)

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.10)

FIG. 9

FIG. 10

Tool rest

Tool rest base

Locking lever

Locking arm

Tool rest base

Locking lever

Locking arm

4.4 ADJUSTING TAILSTOCK

- Loosen locking lever to move the tailstock along the lathe bed 
to desired position. Tighten lever.

- To adjust clamping action of the tailstock, remove it from lathe 
bed and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to 
loosen. (See FIG.11)

FIG. 11

Nut

8

Summary of Contents for 70-200EVS

Page 1: ...Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial number Date of purchase For more information www rikontools com or info rikontools com For Parts or Questions techsupport rikontools com or 877 884 5167 Part 70 200EVSM1 ...

Page 2: ...nd base on lathe bed 3 2 Attaching spur center on the headstock 3 3 Attaching live center on the tailstock 3 4 Installing tool holder on the lathe bed 3 5 Secure lathe to a solid work surface 4 ADJUSTMENT 4 1 Knockout bar 4 2 Installing or uninstalling the faceplate to the headstock 4 3 Adjusting the tool rest 4 4 Adjusting tailstock 4 5 Changing spindle speeds 5 OPERATIONS 5 1 ON OFF switch 5 2 T...

Page 3: ...ere is a plastic identification plate fixed to the machine containing the specifications serial number 2 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1 Lifting handle 2 Handwheel 3 Face plate 4 Spur center 5 Tool rest 6 Live center 7 Tail stock 8 Tailstock handwheel 9 Tailstock spindle locking arm 10 Tool rest base 11 Tool holder 12 Motor 13 Lathe bed 14 Tailstock locking lever 15 Switch 16 Tool rest base locki...

Page 4: ... not necessarily safe working levels Whilst there is a correlation between the emission and exposure levels this cannot be used reliably to determine whether or not further precautions are required Factors that influence the actual level of exposure of the workforce include the characteristics of the work room and the other sources of noise etc i e the number of machines and other adjacent process...

Page 5: ...n the power switch to the OFF position and let the work piece come to a complete stop prior to removal 13 Use only sharp lathe tools 14 The use of any accessories or attachments not recommended may cause injury to you and damage your machine 15 This machine must be properly grounded 16 When turning between centers make sure headstock and tailstock are snug against work piece 17 When face plate tur...

Page 6: ...se onto the lathe bed and reinstall the tailstock assembly Loosen locking arm and insert tool rest into tool rest base adjust height up or down and tighten locking arm See FIG 1 3 2 ATTACHING SPUR CENTER ON THE HEADSTOCK Insert spur center with a No 2 Morse Taper shank into the headstock spindle See FIG 2 3 3 ATTACHING LIVE CENTER ON THE TAILSTOCK Insert the live center with a No 2 Morse Taper sha...

Page 7: ...he lathe See FIG 5 FIG 6 FIG 7 Tool holder Mounting holes FIG 5 4 Adjustment 4 1 KNOCKOUT BAR 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 6 The knockout bar is also used to remove the live center from the tailstock spindle Loosen locking and rotate the hand wheel counter clockwise to retract s...

Page 8: ... and tighten locking lever clockwise To adjust the height fo the tool rest loosen locking arm raise or lower tool rest tighten locking arm See FIG 9 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 Se...

Page 9: ...dstock pulley large diameter motor pulley This ratio is for faster speeds eg Spindle turning and small Faceplate projects Medium ratio range center Headstock Motor Pulley diameters This ratio is suitable for most general woodturning work such as Spindle and Faceplate projects Low ratio range large diameter Headstock pulley small diameter motor pulley This range will provide maximum lower speed pow...

Page 10: ...entilation slots of the motor clean to prevent it from overheating Remove all saw dust and chips from the lathe after each use FIG 16 5 Operations CAUTION Disengage spindle lock before turning the machine on 5 1 ON OFF SWITCH See FIG 14 To switch ON press green switch button To switch OFF press red switch button To micro adjust motor speed Turn micro adjusting knob 5 2 TYPICAL OPERATIONS The lathe...

Page 11: ...sult in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not co...

Page 12: ... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25 23 28 26 27 29 30 31 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 57 58 66 67 68 69 70 55 56 52 12 ...

Page 13: ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Locknut M8 Hex Socket head screw Spring washer 6 Belt tension handle Locking arm Motor Pan head screw Switch box Pan head screw Hex nut M4 Transducer Plate Locking lever Collar Locking arm Tool rest Retaining ring Tool rest base Clamp bolt cover Position plate Lock nut M10 Live center Axle sleeve Bolt Retaining ...

Page 14: ...10 Troubleshooting 14 Troubleshooting 13 ...

Page 15: ...for purpose or otherwise are expressly disclaimed by Seller This warranty does not cover products used for commercial industrial or educational purposes This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades drill bits sanding discs or belts and other related items Seller shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or c...

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