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Original Instruction Manual

DML305-VS

Cast Iron Electronic

Variable Speed Midi Lathe

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Version 3.0

November 2012

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Page 1: ...orking equipment Always read the instructions provided before using woodworking equipment i Kg Version 3 0 November 2012 To register this product please visit www recordpower info It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive efficient after sales support and be entitled to the full 5 year guarantee Your statutory rights are not affected Please see back cover for...

Page 2: ...hes 4 Record Power Guarantee 5 Machine Description Technical Specifications 6 Assembly 7 Adjustment 8 Operation 9 Intended Use of the Lathe Basic Woodturning Instructions 10 Dust Extraction 11 Electrical Connection Wiring Diagram 12 Parts List Diagram EU Declaration of Conformity DML305 VS Manual 3 0 indd 2 19 09 2013 11 13 ...

Page 3: ...e Indicates an instruction that requires particular attention Wear protective eyewear Use respiratory protective equipment Use suitable protective footwear Use hearing protection Use protective work gloves Indicates a risk of severe personal injury or damage to the machine Indicates a risk of severe personal injury from electrical shock Risk of personal injury from lifting of heavy items Indicates...

Page 4: ...to the machine always ensure that it is securely fastened to the machine using the fixings provided If the machine is suitable to be used on a workbench ensure that the workbench is well constructed and capable of withstanding the weight of the machine The machine should always be securely fastened to the workbench with appropriate fixings Where possible floor standing machines should always be se...

Page 5: ...ork piece Do not attempt to machine more than one work piece at a time When feeding the work piece towards the blade or cutting tool never position your hands in direct line of the cutting path Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand or fingers to move into the machining area 23 Stay alert Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness ...

Page 6: ...ntended Use of the Lathe Basic Woodturning Instructions Do not attempt to remount a work piece that has been turned on a faceplate unless you are deliberately turning eccentric work You cannot remount faceplate turned work and expect it to run true as the timber will have expanded or contracted Do not remount a work piece that has been turned between centres if the original centres have been alter...

Page 7: ...ailer the 5 year guarantee is transferable and begins on the date of the first purchase of the Product and in the event of a claim under this guarantee proof of the original purchase date will be required to validate the warranty period 2 Claims Procedure 2 1 In the first instance please contact the Authorised Dealer who supplied the Product to you In our experience many initial problems with mach...

Page 8: ... lever 17 Indexing lock 18 4 mm Allen key 19 Spanner 20 2 x screw and washers for tool holder 21 Knock out bar 22 Tool holder 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 16 15 SPECIFICATIONS Swing over bed 305 mm Swing over tool rest base 240 mm Working distance between centres 406 mm Motor 230V 50 Hz 1 2 hp 375 W Full load current 4 6 A Speed ranges 170 1170 290 2040 540 3840rpm Thread 3 4 x 16 TPI or M3...

Page 9: ...at the taper is clean and free of any waste material that may cause misalignment or vibration Always fully seat the taper by tapping it squarely into place with a wooden mallet Live centre Fig 6 3 Locking arm Tailstock spindle Fitting Tool Holder to the Lathe Bed Locate the tool holder from the carton and install it onto the lathe bed with two pan head screws Fig 6 4 Pan head screw Tool holder Fig...

Page 10: ...t plinth x 2 2 Male cross brace 3 Female cross brace 4 M10 x 25mm set screw x 2 5 M8 x 35mm bolt x 2 6 M10 x 80mm bolt x 12 7 Upright column x 2 8 Base x 2 2 3 7 8 1 4 5 6 6 Assembly Optional Leg Stand DML305 VS Manual 3 0 indd 10 19 09 2013 11 13 ...

Page 11: ...s process to complete the assembly of the second leg Please note The leg stand is adjustable in height to allow for comfortable use of the lathe As a general rule the centre height of the lathe should be at elbow height 3 Attach the female cross brace to one of the upright columns using two M10 x 80mm bolts Attach the male cross brace to the remaining upright column in the same manner Fig 6 8 4 To...

Page 12: ...Female Cross brace 4 M10 x 25mm Set Screw x2 5 M8 x 35mm Bolt x2 6 M10 x 80mm Bolt x6 7 Upright Column 8 Base 2 3 7 8 1 4 5 6 Bed Extension Parts 1 M10 x 50mm Bolt x2 2 M8 x 35mm Bolt x2 3 M10 Washer x2 4 M8 Washer x4 5 M10 Spring Washer x2 6 M8 Nut x2 7 Allen Key 8 Bed Extension 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 DML305 VS Manual 3 0 indd 12 19 09 2013 11 14 ...

Page 13: ...column Fig 6 11 3 Attach the female cross brace to one of the upright columns using two M10 x 80 mm bolts Fig 6 12 4 Attach the male cross brace to the main leg stand using the bolts from the main cross brace Fig 6 13 5 Set the distance between the main leg stand and the new leg extension to approximately 640mm 25 so that the bed extension can sit on the leg extension safely Hold in place by attac...

Page 14: ...sion until it is flush with the main bed of the lathe Fig 6 17 5 Attach the foot of the bed extension to the top of the upright plinth using an M8 x 35 mm bolt with an M8 washer on either side of the bed extension and hold together with an M8 nut Fig 6 18 6 Finally begin to tighten up the M10 x 50mm bolts to hold the bed extension as securely as possible making sure that the tailstock runs smoothl...

Page 15: ...re line of the workpiece To adjust clamping action of the tool rest base remove base and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen Fig 7 5 Tightening the nut will increase the sensitivity of the cam mechanism and increase the clamping force Loosening the nut will reduce the clamping force of the cam Knockout bar Fig 7 1 Knockout bar Fig 7 2 Fig 7 3 Faceplate Tool rest base Loc...

Page 16: ... 7 5 Changing Spindle Speeds The lathe features a three step motor and spindle pulleys to provide different spindle speed ranges Open the access cover to change spindle speeds Fig 7 9 With the access cover open loosen the locking arm Raise the lever to release the tension on the motor pulley and tighten locking arm Check the speed and belt position chart outside access cover to determine the spind...

Page 17: ...s not activate immediately switch the machine off by pressing the red button marked O on the control box Locate and rectify the source of the blockage and ensure that the work piece can be rotated freely by hand before attempting to re start the machine Turn the speed control knob to its lowest setting before attempting to re start the machine To re start the machine press the green button marked ...

Page 18: ...amount of roughing out needed and also maximise the possible diameter of the final piece 1 Using a square or rectangular profile blank draw two lines one from each opposing diagonal corner to the other at each end of the blank The point where the lines intersect indicates the centre of the blank See fig 9 2 If using irregular shaped timber a centre finder is an invaluable tool 2 Take the four pron...

Page 19: ...bevel of the gouge is too shallow and will cause it dig in to the work piece or snatch the tools from your hands Using the Skew Chisel Skew chisels are available in both flat and oval profiles The curved profile is favoured by many as it gives better results more easily Skew chisels are ideal for creating beads refining the profiles and can be used to create a final smooth finish to the workpiece ...

Page 20: ...itched off for 20 minutes then the other can be used thus enabling continuous usage Or both motors can be used simultaneously giving maximum suction but in this mode the extractor must be switched off for 20 minutes every hour 0 5 micron filtration suitable for MDF DX5000 High Filtration Dust Extractor Bag type extractor 200 litre capacity twin 1 kW motor suitable for heavy usage i e if one motor ...

Page 21: ...UK always ensure that it is fitted with a fuse conforming to BS1362 appropriate to the rating of the machine If replacing the original fuse always fit a fuse of equivalent rating to the original Never fit a fuse of a higher rating than the original Never modify the fuse or fuse holder to accept fuses of a different type or size Where the current rating of the machine exceeds 13 A at 230 V or if th...

Page 22: ...15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Locknut M8 Hex Socket head screw Spring washer 6 Belt tension handle Locking arm Motor Pan head screw Switch box Pan head screw Hex nut M4 Transducer Plate Locking lever Collar Locking arm Tool rest Retaining ring Tool rest base Clamp bolt cover Position plate Lock nut M10 Live centre Axle sleeve Bolt Retaining ring Locking arm Tail st...

Page 23: ... LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2006 95EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 2004 108EC EN 55014 1 2006 EN 55014 2 1997 A1 2001 A2 2008 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2008 and conforms to the machinery example for which the EC Type Examination Certificate No SH09081132 001 SH09081132 002 SH09081133 001 at Intertek Testing Services Shanghai Building No 86 1198 Qinzhou Rd North Shanghai 200233 and compl...

Page 24: ... Unit B Adelphi Way Ireland Industrial Estate Staveley Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3LS Tel 01246 561 520 www recordpower co uk Australia Tools 4 Industry Po Box 3844 Parramatta 2124 Tel 1300 124 422 Fax 1800 262 725 www recordpower com au New Zealand Tools 4 Industry Po Box 276079 Manukau City 2241 Tel 0800 142 326 Fax 09 2717 237 www recordpower co nz Made in China DML305 VS Manual 3 0 indd 24 19...

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