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MINI LATHE 

OWNERS MANUAL 

MODEL : W815 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road,  

Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU 

 

Tel. 01530 516 926   Fax. 01530 516 929 

email: [email protected]         website: www.charnwood.net

 

Summary of Contents for W815

Page 1: ...E OWNERS MANUAL MODEL W815 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Hill Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

Page 2: ...ous personal injury Keep this owner s manual and review it frequently for continuous safe operation 1 Know your machine For your own safety read the owner s manual carefully Learn its application and limitations as well as specific potential hazards pertinent to this machine 2 Make sure all tools are properly earthed 3 Keep guards in place and in working order If a guard must be removed for mainte...

Page 3: ...ed Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 12 Always use safety glasses Normal spectacles only have impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses 13 Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 Maintain machine in good condition Keep machine clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories 15 Disconnect the mac...

Page 4: ...athe on to avoid the risk of starting it whilst it is set to run at too high a speed 6 The speed of the lathe must be adjusted to suit the size balance length and condition of the timber being turned The greater the diameter of the work the slower the rotation speed needs to be If the piece you are turning is out of balance then you must start turning at a low speed until it is balanced 7 The tool...

Page 5: ...e This is the shorter of the two locking handles The keyway in the barrel must be at the top and the tip of the locking screw must engage with it 2 Fit the tool post looking handle This is the longer of the two locking handles They are not interchangeable The tool rest stem and cross bar are supplied screwed together Ensure that they are screwed tightly 3 Fit tool rest Place the tool rest stem in ...

Page 6: ...y A convenient tool tray is to found at the right hand end of the bed Used for storing the centres face plate and other accessories Spindle speeds of between 750 and 3200 rpm are available simply by twisting the control knob Speed is infinitely adjustable within this range The tool rest cross bar can be removed from tool rest stem Alternative cross bars are available including shaped type for bowl...

Page 7: ...lockwise and press the green button on the NVR switch ALWAYS start at a low speed When you are sure that the work is firmly held in place the speed may be increased to that which is correct for the job in hand Do not run the lathe at a speed which causes excessive vibration when the work piece is in a raw state and still unbalanced Cut gently with well sharpened chisels and gouges Do not force the...

Page 8: ...lt To change the drive belt Release the belt tension Remove the black cover plate on the left side of Headstock Remove the old belt and fit the new one 3 Changing the carbon brushes The carbon brushes will eventually need changing This should be carried out when wear is down to a Length of 7mm Unscrew the two black plastic screws found on either side of the motor withdraw the old brush and spring ...

Page 9: ...n green button the machine starts Replace switch Machine starts to turn but slow speed only Failed variable speed circuit Check connection to speed dial Replace speed controller Spindle stalls but motor still running Loose drive belt Increase belt tension Motor is running but spindle not turning Broken drive belt Replace drive belt Motor is overheating Too much load on motor Reduce load on motor m...

Page 10: ...W815 Parts Diagram ...

Page 11: ...i 18B Headstock Spindle 1 x 8 tpi 1MT 19 Bearing 20 Circlip 21 Circlip 22 Bearing 23 Headstock 26 Headstock Spindle Nut 27 Cover Plate 28 Bolt 29 Label 30 Bolt 31 Drive Pulley 32 Drive Belt 33 Bolt 34 Motor Pulley 35 Mains Cable 36 NVR Switch and Speed Control 37 Bolt 39 Bolt 40 Motor Plate 41 Motor 42 Warning Label 43 Circlip 44 Banjo 45 Cam Hanger 46 Plate 47 Hex Nut 49 Eccentric Rod 50A Toolres...

Page 12: ...pdated October 2016 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Hill Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

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