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4.2.    

tailStocK (FiG. 4)

4.2.1.   

the tailstock may be moved along the lathe bed and the tailstock spindle adjusted to suit the workpiece length.

4.2.2.   

loosen the tailstock locknut (fig.4), reposition the tailstock along the lathe bed and retighten the locknut.

4.2.3.   

to move the tailstock spindle loosen the spindle locknut and then turn the hand wheel as necessary. retighten the locknut.

4.3.    

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ensure the power is disconnected (some models are fitted with an inhibitor safety switch).

4.3.1.   

remove the two cross head screws from the belt cover.

4.3.2. 

  

Loosen the two motor mounting bolts (fig.5) for pulley and belt adjustments.

4.3.3. 

  

Lift the lower pulley to slacken the belt and move the belt to the desired pulley steps. See fig.6 for four (rpm) speed settings.

4.3.4.   

Apply a downward pressure on the lower pulley to take up the slack on the belt and tighten the motor mounting bolts. for the correct  

 

belt tension, adjust the belt so there is 1/2” approximately of movement at the mid position of the two pulleys. 

4.3.5.   

close the pulley door and secure with the two cross head screws and washers into brackets.

4.3.6. 

 see 4.4.1 onward for operating the lathe. 

fig.4

fig.5

fig.6

Speed setting is visible without removing a panel

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M1308       Issue 4 (H, 3, F) 01/02/18

Original Language Version

© Jack sealey limited

Summary of Contents for SM1308

Page 1: ...e that the cable outer sheath extends inside the cable restraint and that the restraint is tight Sealey recommend that repairs are carried out by a qualified electrician 1 2 GeNeral SaFetY 9 familiarise yourself with the application limitations and potential hazards of the lathe warNiNG disconnect the lathe from the mains power before changing accessories servicing or performing any maintenance 9 ...

Page 2: ...itself 8 do Not run the lathe in the wrong direction this could cause the turning tool to be thrown from your hands the workpiece surface must be moving downwards past the tool rest warNiNG do Not remount a workpiece if the original centres of the workpiece have been altered or removed Having remounted a workpiece where No alteration has been made to the original centres the lathe must be set to t...

Page 3: ...r 4 3 2 Loosen the two motor mounting bolts fig 5 for pulley and belt adjustments 4 3 3 Lift the lower pulley to slacken the belt and move the belt to the desired pulley steps See fig 6 for four rpm speed settings 4 3 4 Apply a downward pressure on the lower pulley to take up the slack on the belt and tighten the motor mounting bolts for the correct belt tension adjust the belt so there is 1 2 app...

Page 4: ...y hand sanding before removing the workpiece from the lathe ensure that the lathe speed during sanding does not exceed the last cutting speed used 5 maiNteNaNce warNiNG ensure the lathe is unplugged from the mains power supply before service or maintenance 5 1 Keep the lathe clean and the surrounding area tidy 5 2 Frequently blow out any dust accumulation in the motor housing and bed Wear eye prot...

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