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Model W1852 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/17)
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Installing/Removing.
Tailstock.Center
The included live center installs into the tailstock quill
with an MT#2 tapered fit.
Installing.Tailstock.Center
1.
Loosen quill lock handle, and rotate handwheel until
quill extends about 1", as shown in
Figure.24
.
2..
Make sure mating surfaces of center and quill are
free of debris and oily substances before inserting
center to ensure a good fit and reduce runout.
3.
Firmly insert tapered end of center into tailstock
quill, as shown in
Figure.24
.
4.
Make sure center is securely installed by attempting
to pull it out by hand—a properly installed center
will not pull out easily.
Figure.24.
Installing center into tailstock
quill.
Handwheel
Quill Lock Handle
Quill
Figure.25.
Quill lock handle aligned with
quill keyway.
Quill Lock
Handle
Quill Keyway
5..
Make sure center of quill lock handle is aligned with
quill keyway to ensure tailstock center and quill will
not freely rotate under load (see
Figure.25
).
6.
Secure quill in place by re-tightening quill lock
handle.
Removing.Tailstock.Center
1.
Loosen quill lock handle.
2.
Hold a clean rag under spindle or wear a glove to
catch center when you remove it.
3.
Rotate handwheel counterclockwise—tailstock quill
will retract back into quill, causing center to be
forced out.
Tailstock. quill. must. always. be. locked.
in.place.during.lathe.operation..Before.
tightening. quill. lock. handle,. it. must.
be.properly.aligned.with.quill.keyway..
Otherwise,. workpiece. can. be. thrown.
from. lathe. causing. serious. personal.
injury.or.death.
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