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INDEX

                                                                          

                                                               

1      GENERAL INFORMATION

2      SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3      SPECIFICATIONS

4      INSTALLATION

5      ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATIONS

6      MAINTENANCE

7      TROUBLE SHOOTING

8      DIAGRAMS AND COMPONENTS 

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Summary of Contents for WL250A

Page 1: ...HIS 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 COM...

Page 2: ...INDEX 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 SPECIFICATIONS 4 INSTALLATION 5 ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATIONS 6 MAINTENANCE 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING 8 DIAGRAMS AND COMPONENTS 2 ...

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: ... slippery from debris grease and wax 7 Keep visitors and children away Do not permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the electrical tool is operating 8 Do not force the tool to perform an operation for which it was not designed It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the tool was intended 9 Wear proper clothing Do not wear loose clo...

Page 5: ...ater 26 Use a proper extension cord in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw The table on the following page shows the cor rect size to use depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the larger diameter of the extension cord If in doubt o...

Page 6: ... signals are graphically described and do not require further explanation 2 2 RESIDUAL RISKS Despite observance of all the safety regulations and use according to the rules described in this manual residual risks may still be present among which the most recurring are contact with tool contact with moving parts belts pulleys etc recoil of the piece or part of it accidents due to wood splinters or ...

Page 7: ...es Spindle speds Spindle and sleeve taper Spindle thread Sleeve adjustment Tool rest Face plate Number of indexing positions Volt Net gross weight Package size 254mm 455mm 5 450 2640 rpm MT2 M30X3 5 60mm 6 3 1 3HP 220 240V 50Hz 32 34kgs 825x425x300mm A Headstock B Spindle C Spur center D TJool rest base locking lever E Tool rest F Tool rest locking lever G Live center H Tailstock I Tailstock hand ...

Page 8: ...LOOSE PARTS 4 2 1 MOVING INSTALLING THE LATHE The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must be in the OFF position untill installation is complete A B C D E F G H I J A Lathe Bed with Headstock Tailstock and Motor Assemblies B Tool Rest Base Assembly C 6 Tool Rest D Spur Center E Live Center F Knockout Bar G 32mm Wrench H Rubber Feet with mounting screw 4 I 3mm 4mm Hex Wrenches J Ta...

Page 9: ... FIG 4 2 5 Fig 4 2 4 Fig 4 2 5 9 The TEFC motor requires 1 extra space below the bed to allow airflow and room to pivot the motor down for belt changes For mounting on a stand the spacers may not be needed if the motor can swing free below the bed casting when mounted on the stand plate Align the machine so there is ample space in front and in back for working and moving around it Locate it so any...

Page 10: ...m the tailstock spindle loosen the tailstock s spindle locking lever and rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise to retract spindle into the body of the tailstock The live center will automatically be pushed out of the spindle Carefully hold the live center as it is pushed out of the spindle so that it does not fall out and get damaged or injure your hand Fig 4 2 7 Fig 4 2 8 Fig 4 2 6 5 ADJUSTMENTS...

Page 11: ...wer source Remove any accessories from the spindle spur center pen mandrel chuck faceplate etc Open the rear spindle pulley cover FIG 5 4 A and the lower side motor pulley cover B to gain access to the drive belt and pulleys that are inside of the headstock and bed casting Loosen the motor mount locking lever handle FIG 5 3 F and lift the motor mounting plate lever G to loosen the tension on the b...

Page 12: ...the spindle shaft assem bly can be re installed so turning can be resumed Unplug the lathe from the power source Remove any accessories from the spindle spur center pen mandrel chuck faceplate etc Follow the steps 2 7 described in CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT on page 13 to remove the hand wheel and loosen the spindle pulley from the spindle The drive belt will be loose on the spindle Carefully knock ou...

Page 13: ... Clean it regularly with a non flammable solvent then coat with a light film of dry lubricant spray or wax to enhance passage of the tool rest and tailstock on over the bed 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 b...

Page 14: ...le bearings 3 Worn belt 4 Motor mount bolt or handles are loose 5 Lathe is on an uneven surface 1 Correct problem by planing band sawing or discard the work piece 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 applyin pressure 1 Excessive pressure being applied by the tailstock onto ...

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