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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.
SPeed coNtrol
warNiNG!
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
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