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118-0817-007

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Publication No. 118-0817-007 Updated 21 August 2017

Patent Application 593-446

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Summary of Contents for NOVA Comet II

Page 1: ...118 0817 007 Nova Comet II TM Wood Lathe Publication No 118 0817 007 Updated 21 August 2017 Patent Application 593 446 INSTRUCTION PARTS MANUAL Z157...

Page 2: ...st other mini lathes do not have this fast speed range for true miniature work Electronic Variable Speed allows you to quickly dial in the correct speed for the job material and conditions In addition...

Page 3: ...you updated and woodturning projects specifically designed for your lathe and accessories In addition and especially for Comet II owners many of whom are beginner turners we are going to build some s...

Page 4: ...ol com Website www teknatool com United States Teknatool Innovation and Customer Care Center Phone 727 954 3433 Phone 1 866 748 3025 Fax 727 623 0902 Email service teknatool com Website www teknatool...

Page 5: ...pur Center 18 Improving the Performance of your Lathe 18 Learning to Turn 18 Maintaining the Nova Comet II Wood Lathe 19 General Maintenance 19 Lubrication Locations 19 Cleaning the Tool Slide 20 Clea...

Page 6: ...t is turned Off and has come to a complete stop 14 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 15 USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not intended or designed...

Page 7: ...ed 17 DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into blade or cutter only against the direction of rotation of work piece 18 USE THE CORRECT LATHE TOOLS Do not use spindle turning chisels for faceplate mounted work...

Page 8: ...Tailstock Self Ejecting Tailstock Bore 2MT Quill Travel 2 50mm Hole Through Tailstock 3 8 10mm Tool Rest Length 6 150mm Shaft Diameter 5 8 15mm Motor 3 4 HP 550W Average Output DC Permanent Magnet Va...

Page 9: ...ctors masks and filters will minimize the risks to your health Lathe Stand Recommendations A sturdy rigid stand is desirable so that the Nova Comet II Wood Lathe can deliver optimum performance The la...

Page 10: ...omet II Components after Unpacking Qty Part number Stock Code Part description 1 1 46000 Comet II lathe 1 2 46036 LHB Hand Wheel Break 1 3 46032 OP Bar 1 4 46033 Faceplate 1 5 46020 Tailstock Handwhee...

Page 11: ...alignment procedures Also consider loosening the bolts holding the headstock to the bed and aligning the headstock so the two points head and tailstocks align vertically and horizontally 6 Screw the...

Page 12: ...t position 5 Tighten the two M10 cap screws that were previously installed 6 Check to ensure that the Tailstock moves freely over the mating joint and also over the full length of the add on Bed Exten...

Page 13: ...t and Variable Speed Range Coupled with the high torque DC motor we also use a 3 step pulley to provide optimum power bands The label on the controller displays the ranges as 1 2 and 3 With the unit f...

Page 14: ...ard lock knob or guard lock fastener in some markets Then lift the front of the guard upward 3 Free the motor by loosening the Motor Lock Handle 4 Lift the Motor Mount Handle slightly to get the belt...

Page 15: ...Pin is out before operating the lathe The Index Pin should be lifted into the unlocked indentation in the knob to prevent it from engaging while the spindle is turning To lock the spindle 1 Turn Off...

Page 16: ...dle Index Lock before turning On the lathe 6 Similarly use the Spindle Index Lock to remove the Faceplate or Chuck Tool Rest 1 To move the Tool Slide along the bed loosen the Camshaft Handle move the...

Page 17: ...l hole While holding the taper so it doesn t fall lightly tap it out 5 The Tailstock Quill is hollow allowing you to bore holes through turnings while a hollow center is used Adjusting the Tailstock f...

Page 18: ...shavings as opposed to chips The position of your tool to the work piece is very important in achieving this It is recommended to have an angle between the tool tip and the work piece This angle allow...

Page 19: ...sture Failure to clean up after green turning can cause rust marks and pitting of the surfaces of the lathe Monthly Wax exposed cast iron parts with a good quality paste wax or dry silicone spray espe...

Page 20: ...hold the Quill in one hand while rotating the Hand wheel with the other hand until the Quill is free of the internal thread 3 Remove the 6mm grub screw from the Tailstock Hand wheel 4 Remove the Hand...

Page 21: ...e Comet II lathe is a Poly vee belt Overview 1 Remove all accessories handwheels chucks and faceplates etc 2 Loosen motor mount and take the belt off Pulley 1 Let the belt rest on the outer tracks of...

Page 22: ...can be any round shaft less between 14mm 24mm 9 16 1 An ideal knock out tool can be turned to dimensions in drawing to right 6 Using the knock out tool and a small mallet or hammer tap out the spindl...

Page 23: ...hed for installing Circlip 1 10 Reinstall Circlip 1 11 On the Spindle there is a small horizontal grove for the Pulley 2 Grub Screw to sit in Align the grub screw hole in Pulley 2 with this horizontal...

Page 24: ...ght The Headstock Belt Guard is loose or rattling Check that the Belt Guard Lock is tight Ensure motor adjustment locknut and M5 lock nut are tight Motor vibrates Many single phase motors produce mino...

Page 25: ...inside of the Hand wheel thread Remove clean and lubricate the Quill and Tailstock as described under Cleaning the Tailstock The Quill has been retracted too far and is locked against the Hand wheel T...

Page 26: ...118 0817 007 26 Nova Comet II Wood Lathe Exploded View...

Page 27: ...K0616 Hex Countersunk Screw M6X16 3 14 46005 Motor Pulley 1 15 G0612 Grub Screw M6X12 3 16 46031 Lock Handle M8X20 2 17 FW8 8mm Flat Washer 2 18 SW8 8mm Spring Washer 2 19 C06015 Hex Cap Screw M6X15...

Page 28: ...1 42 46017 Tailstock 1 43 46019 Tailstock Quill 1 44 46018 Tailstock Quill Lead Screw 1 45 46021 Tailstock Hand wheel 1 46 46020 Tailstock Hand wheel Handle 1 47 46037 Tailstock Hand wheel Handle Scr...

Page 29: ...y other chuck Revolving Center System 5015 A multi function live center system to expand your options when turning between centers It includes quick change tapers a hollow cup center point threaded ce...

Page 30: ...e Exclusive to the NOVA Comet II Quick to lock and unlock into place using the NOVA VersaturnTM Coupler Accessory 47000 Protective Case with eye shield and toolrest included 1 Year Warranty NOVA Versa...

Page 31: ...the date of purchase Teknatool will not be responsible for any asserted defect which has resulted from normal wear misuse abuse Power surges or excess voltage fluctuation repair or alteration made by...

Page 32: ...Comet II Woodlathe Manual Publication Code 118 0817 007 Copyright Teknatool International 2000 2016 Patent App 593 446 NOVA Comet II and NOVA Versaturn are trademarks of Teknatool International Ltd Al...

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