®
P8
LATHES
7.2
Key Component Description (items refer to page 7, 7.1 overview)
Item 2 - Reverse Button
This button enables you to turn in
reverse. However it is important
that when choosing to turn in
reverse you make sure the lathe has
come to a complete stop. Caution,
use the safety ring as described on
page 25 when reverse turning. The
quality of sanding can be improved
and provide a smoother finish by
altering the direction of rotation.
Item 3 / 4 - On & Off Buttons
Before starting your lathe, rotate your
work piece one rotation using the
Handbrake Wheel (Item 6). This will
ensure the work piece has sufficient
clearance. If the work piece does not
rotate, make sure the indexing pin
(Item 7) is disengaged. The lathe
has a soft start of 3 seconds and a 4
second stop. These settings should
not be changed as these have been
factory set for your safety.
Item 5 - Speed Controller
Is used to adjust the speed of the
lathe,
0 – slowest 10 – fastest, actual
motor speed displayed on the digital
display unit (Item 22)
Item 7 - Indexing Pin
To engage the indexing pin rotate
the head of the pin 90° until it slides
inwards, then rotate the handbrake
wheel (item 6) until the pin engages
preventing the spindle from rotating.
To disengage pull out the pin and
rotate the head 90°.
Item 8 - Index Viewing Glass
All lathes have 24 indexing holes in
the back of the spindle, which are
used for indexing and locking the
spindle. Each hole represents 15
degrees for indexing purposes.
Item 21 - Stop Bar
Designed for safety and to be
controlled primarily by the operator’s
leg. It works the same as the Off
Button
(Item 4).
Item 22 - Main Switch
This switch disconnects all power to
the lathe and should be turned off
when the machine is not in use.
Item 23 - Digital
Display Unit
This displays the speed of the motor
and is controlled by the Speed
Controller (Item 5). For actual spindle
speeds available refer to “Spindle
Speed” under your lathe model.
Item 29 - RPM LED Display
This displays the speed of the spindle
and is controlled by the Speed
Controller (Item 5).
