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Instruction 

Manual

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Original Instruction 

 V.1-202005

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Midi Variable 
Speed Lathe

WL1216B

Summary of Contents for WL1216B

Page 1: ...VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4 3 49 5 3 LWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE MANUAL LWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT LWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY EQUIPMENT AILURE TO OBSERVE PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 7 2 O NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES TO BECOME...

Page 2: ...4 1 MOVING INSTALLING THE LATHE 4 2 CONTENTS OF PACKAGE 4 3 ASSEMBLY 5 OPERATION 5 1 HEADSTOCK CONTROLS 5 2 TOOL REST CONTROLS 5 3 TAILSTOCK CONTROLS 5 4 ELECTRONIC CONTROLS 5 5 LATHE BED EXTENSIONS OPTIONAL 5 6 OUTBOARD BOWL PLATTER TURNING 2 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6 1 CHANGING BELT SPEEDS 6 2 ADJUSTING THE LOCKING HANDLES 6 3 CHANGING THE BELT 6 4 CHANGING THE BEARINGS 6 5 PINDLE INDEXING ADJUSTMENTS 7 M...

Page 3: ...t operations For a quick research of the topics it is recommended to consult the index To better stress the importance of some basic passages they have been marked by some preceding symbols 1 2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION There is a identification plate fixed to the machine containing the manufacturer s data year of construction serial number and technical specifications 1 3 CUSTOMER SERVICE RECOMMENDA...

Page 4: ... knots metal parts etc Never place hands among the moving parts and or materials Keep hands clear from the tool feed the piece with the aid of a pusher Keep the tools tidy and far away from those not authorized persons Never employ cracked nor uckled neither not correctlyreground tools Never use the tools beyond the speed limit recommended bythe producers Carefully clean the rest surfaces of tools...

Page 5: ...ks Use the appropriate care and concentration for any type of machining also the most simple The highest safety is in your hands 2 3 SAFETY AND INFORMATION SIGNALS This signals may be applied on the machine in some cases they indicate possible danger conditions in others they serve as indication Always take the utmost care SAFETY SIGNALS Risk of eye injury Wear eye protection Wear hearing protecti...

Page 6: ...er of Indexing Positions 24 Tool Rest Post Diameter 25 4 mm Overall Size LxWxH 991 x 340 x 397 mm Cast Base Size LxW 808 x 183 5 mm Net Weight 43 kg A Motor Mounting Plate Locking Handle B Outboard Bed Cover Plate Door C Headstock D Spindle Lock Knob Index Pin E Outboard Hand Wheel F Headstock Cover G Spindle with Spur Center H Tool Rest Base Assembly I Tool Rest Locking Handle J Tool Rest Base Lo...

Page 7: ... levels and the exposure levels this cannot be used reliably to determine whether or not further precautions are required The factors which affect the actual level of operator exposure include the duration of exposure the ambient characteristics and other sources of emission for example the number of machines and other adjacent machining The permitted exposure values may also vary from country to ...

Page 8: ...IST OF LOOSE PARTS G 3 Faceplate H 6 PRO Tool Rest I Spur Center J Live Center K Long Knockout Bar L Short Knockout Bar M H N W O S P To Q O R Ta G H I J ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASS 2 Phillips Screwdriver NOTE Lathe shown with Outboard Hand Wheel on the Headstock and Tailstock Hand Wheel installed Lathe is shown on the 70 920 Stand sold separately A Lathe Bed Assembly including B Motor Assem...

Page 9: ...d Wheel E on the Headstock Tighten it in place on the spindle with the two set screws 2 Install the Tailstock Hand Wheel R onto the tailstock spindle Secure with the set screw on the flat spindle area 3 Install the Tool Holder T onto the back of the headstock with the two Phillips head screws and washers provided 4 Install the 8 Tool Rest H into the Tool Rest Base 5 The Faceplate M may be shipped ...

Page 10: ...l the faceplate thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction and secure it in place with the set screws that are located on the back hub of the faceplate To remove the faceplate loosen the set screws Use the supplied 38mm Wrench on the flat portion of the spindle FIG 5 1 2 X and the 46mm Wrench on flats of the face plate s rear hub then loosen the faceplate from the spindle Rotat...

Page 11: ...your work NOTE See page 15 for a list of Electronic Digital Codes 4 SPEED RPM KNOB FIG 5 4 D This knob controls the desired spindle revolutions per minute RPM The lathe has three speed ranges 250 850 430 1450 950 3200 RPM Spindle speeds are shown on the LCD Display E 11 Fig 5 3 5 3 TAILSTOCK CONTROLS 1 TAILSTOCK LOCK HANDLE FIG 5 3 D Locks the tailstock in position along the length of the lathe be...

Page 12: ...ft outboard end of the lathe FIG 5 5 2 5 6 faceplates or chucks can be mounted on the outboard end of the spindle This end has the same 1 x 8TPI RH threading as the inboard spindle end For outboard turning the spindle needs to rotate in the REVERSE direction For turning 1 To remove the Handwheel 1B loosen the 2 Set Screws 2B Use the 38mm Wrench on the flat portion of the spindle then loosen the fa...

Page 13: ...ocking handles on the Tailstock and Tool Rest Base are pre set at the factory to give ample holding pressure against the lathe bed to keep these lathe assemblies positioned so that they will not move during use If adjustments are needed the clamping pressure can be changed by turning the large Hex Nuts 16C 11D that are located under the lathe bed and below the assemblies This is done with a 16mm 5...

Page 14: ...e large Washer 4B behind the nut 7 At the opposite inboard side of the headstock remove the Bearing End Plate 19B by unscrewing the 3 hex head Screws 20B with a 3mm hex wrench FIG 6 3 2 P 8 Remove and loosen the Set Screws FIG 6 3 2 H that attach the Spindle Pulley 7B to the spindle The pulley should now be loose on the spindle NOTE There are two 2 set screws one on top of the other in both of the...

Page 15: ...n the lathe s head stock and indexing WARNING 15 6 4 CHANGING THE BEARINGS To change the bearings the whole spindle shaft needs to be shifted right out of the headstock towards the tailstock Then the bearings can be removed from the headstock casting With the new bearings in place the spindle shaft assembly can be re installed so turning can be resumed 1 Follow the steps 1 9 described in CHANGING ...

Page 16: ...to enhance passage of the tool rest and tailstock on over the bed 4 Keep the lathe tools sharp and make sure the steel is not loose in the handles so that no accidents might occur Making sure that tools are in proper operating condition will ensure that the quality of your turning will be the best possible 5 Check all lathe accessories spur centers live centers chucks tool rests etc to ensure that...

Page 17: ...les are loose 5 Lathe is on an uneven surface 1 Correct problem by planing band sawing or discard the workpiece 2 Replace the bearings 3 Replace the belt 4 Tighten all bolts or handles 5 Shim the lathe stand or adjust the feet on the stand for stability Tailstock Moves when applying pressure 1 Excessive pressure being applied by the tailstock onto the workpiece 2 Tailstock is not secured in place ...

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