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  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont 

Operating The Tailstock:

  

 

Move the tailstock (1) by loosening the tail-
stock lock lever (2) and sliding the tailstock 
assembly to the desired position on the 
lathe bed. Securely lock the tailstock into 
position by tightening the lock lever. 

The tailstock spindle (3) can extend up to 
2-½" from the tailstock housing. You can 
move the tailstock spindle by loosening 
the spindle lock lever (4) and then rotating 
the spindle hand wheel (5). 

Be sure that lock levers (4) and (2) are se-
cure before operating the lathe. 

The tailstock spindle is hollow and can be 
accessed from the hand wheel end. Use 
the push rod to remove the Morse Taper 
live centre. 

 

Operating The Tool Rest:

 

 

The articulated tool rest (1) may be used with or 
without the extension arm (2). 

To move the tool rest base (3) loosen the 
lock lever (4) and slide the tool rest base 
left or right along the lathe bed or it may 
be moved forward or backwards. 

  GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WOOD LATHE 

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Page 1: ...he appropriate recycling bin Never dispose of electrical equipment or batteries in with your domestic waste If your supplier offers a disposal facil ity please use it or alternatively use a recognised re cycling agent This will allow the recycling of raw materials and help protect the environment Ref 101027 1 01938 12 x 36 Wood Lathe Please read and fully understand the instructions in this manual...

Page 2: ...2 23 NOTES ...

Page 3: ...Leg B 68 Switch Box 55 Main Bed 69 Switch 58 Screw M4 x 12 70 Motor Power Cord 59 Cable Gland M20 x 1 5 71 Screw 60 Carriage Bolt M8 x 10 72 Stop Plate 3 CONTENTS Page No Description 3 Contents 4 General Safety Instructions 6 Specific Safety Instructions 8 Technical Specifications 8 Contents and Accessories 9 Getting to Know Your Wood Lathe 10 Guarantee 11 Electrical Connection 12 Assembly Instruc...

Page 4: ...AIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per formance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 15 DISCONNECT THE TOOL Before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like 16 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in or inserting battery if applicable 17 USE RE...

Page 5: ...G UNATTENDED TURN the power off Don t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop 22 DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry the tool by the cord or pull it to disconnect the plug from the mains socket Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges 23 USE SUITABLE VOLTAGE Before connecting the machine to a power source be sure that the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the...

Page 6: ...ceplate always rough it out to make it as round as possible this minimizes the vibrations while the piece is being turned Always fasten the work piece securely to the faceplate failure to do so could result in the work piece being thrown away from the lathe 13 Position your hands so that they will not slip onto the work piece 14 Remove all loose knots in the stock before mounting it between the ce...

Page 7: ...e work piece before commencing the operation Rags cloths cord string and anything that could get dragged into the lathe should be removed from the work area prior to use Damaged or contaminated work pieces may cause unwanted hazards Metal parts penetrated into the work piece can be very dangerous and should be removed before operation starts Use safety equipment including safety goggles or shield ...

Page 8: ...he lathe lift the yellow cover and press the green button I To stop the lathe press the red 0 button or al ternatively close the yellow cover Your variable speed SIP wood lathe is fitted with a safety NVR No Volt Release switch This means that if power is cut to the lathe such as in a power failure the motor will not start to run once the power is returned without the operator following the above ...

Page 9: ...y loosening the spindle lock lever 4 and then rotating the spindle hand wheel 5 Be sure that lock levers 4 and 2 are se cure before operating the lathe The tailstock spindle is hollow and can be accessed from the hand wheel end Use the push rod to remove the Morse Taper live centre Operating The Tool Rest The articulated tool rest 1 may be used with or without the extension arm 2 To move the tool ...

Page 10: ...ckback 5 Always position the tool rest firmly and securely just above the centreline of the work piece when shaping a piece of stock 6 Remove all loose knots from the stock before it is mounted on to the lathe 7 Always keep a firm hold on and maintain control of the cutting tool 8 If you are uncertain about the optimal speed it is better to start with the slowest and increase your speed as your co...

Page 11: ...paired by a suitably qualified person If it is necessary to replace the plug a heavy duty impact resistant plug would be pref erable The wires for the plug are coloured in the following way Yellow green Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the markings in your plug pro ceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal mar...

Page 12: ...of the mounting holes and through the top plates Install a washer 6 and nut 7 onto each bolt and tighten securely with a wrench and the supplied Allen keys Ensure that all nuts and bolts are securely fastened 13 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS cont Fitting The Headstock Locking Handle Locate and assemble the head locking handle 1 spring 2 and Allen bolt 3 as shown Thread the head lock assembly into the head...

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