Woodstock W1866, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1866 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/18)
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Changing.Speed.Ranges
The pulley belt configurations on this lathe provide two
speed ranges (see
Figure 31
).
Note: To maximize spindle torque, use low spindle speed
range for spindle speeds of 1200 RPM or less.
Refer to the speed recommendations chart below to
choose an appropriate RPM for your operation, then
choose the speed range that will include the selected
RPM.
Always. choose. correct. spindle. speed.
for. an. operation.. Using. wrong. speed.
may. lead. to. workpiece. being. thrown.
at. high. speed,. causing. fatal. or. severe.
impact.injuries.
Workpiece.
Diameter
Roughing..
RPM
General.
Cutting.RPM
Finishing..
RPM
Under 2" 1600 2300 2300
2–4" 800 1600 2300
4–6" 500 1100 1700
6–8" 400 800 1250
8–10" 300 700 1000
10–12" 250 550 900
12–16" 200 450 680
16–20" 150 350 550
20–24" 100 280 400
Outboard 80 200 300
Spindle
Motor
= Low Range
60-1200 RPM
= High Range
120-2300 RPM
Figure.31. Speed range belt positions.
To change speed ranges, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT
MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open belt access cover, as shown in Figure 32
.
3. Loosen belt tension lock handle (see Figure 33 ).
4. Use belt tension lever (see Figure 33 ) to lift motor
assembly all the way up, then re-tighten belt tension
lock handle to hold motor in place while you change
belt position.
Figure.33.
Belt tension lever and lock
handle.
Belt
Tension
Lever
Belt Tension
Lock Handle
Figure.32. Belt access cover opened.
Belt
Access
Cover