How best to use your electronic speed control unit
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1. Before commencing a new project, make sure the Speed Control knob is turned down to slow
speed position. Press green Start Button and slowly turn the knob until the desired speed is
achieved.
2. Your Speed Control Unit has been factory set to provide a wide speed coverage and power uputpu.
Lower pulley position will provide slower spindle speeds but at the same time also provides
increased power which is ideal for large bowl turning.
All belt positions may not be required for general woodturning operations.
Woodfast Electronic Speed Control
The Electronic Speed Control Unit has been factory set for normal woodturning use.
These settings can be adjusted to suit your own personal preference in line with the precedures
shown below. (Use to scroll menu for making adjustments)
A). First adjustment.
Acceleration ramp (1.5 seconds)
- press ENT and SET in displayed
- press ENT and ACC is displayed
- press ENT and Acceleration Ramp in seconds displayed
- set to 1.5 seconds
- press ENT and desplay fl ashes once to confi rm change
- press ESC until rdy is displayed
B). Second adjustment.
Deceleration ramp (3.5 seconds)
- press ENT and SET is displayed
- press ENT and ACC is displayed
- press up/down arrow keys until DEC is displayed
- press enter and Deceleration in seconds is desplayed
- set to 3.5 seconds
- press ENT and display fl ashes once to confi rm change
- press ESC until rdy is displayed
*Sometimes with large diameter projects, when stopping, the electronic unit overloads and will not
start up again. The Deceleration time can be increased in one second increments until starting is
corrected.
C). Third adjustment.
Torque at low speed (100)
- press ENT and SET is displayed
- press ENT and ACC is displayed
- press up/down arrow keys until Ufr is displayed
- set to 100
- press ENT and display fl ashes once to confi rm change
- press ESC until rdy is displayed
D). Fourth adjustment.
Maximum speed 130Hz
- press ENT and SET is displayed
- use down arrow and drC is displayed
- press enter and bFr is displayed
- use up/down arrow keys until tFr is displayed
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