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70-105

www.rikontools.com

70-105M3

10” x 18” Mini Lathe

Operator’s Manual

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Page 1: ...ord the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial Number _________________________ Date of purchase _________________________ For technical support or parts questions email techsupport rikontools com or call toll free at 877 884 5167 4001824 ...

Page 2: ...10 254 mm Swing Over Tool Rest Base 7 1 4 184 mm Distance Between Centers 18 457 mm Speeds 5 Speed Ranges 500 1175 1850 2225 3200 RPM Spindle Rotation Forward Only C Clockwise Spindle Nose Threading 1 x 8 TPI Headstock Taper MT 2 Tailstock Taper MT 2 Hole Through Drive Spindle 3 8 10 mm Hole Through Tailstock 3 8 10 mm Tailstock Ram Travel 1 3 4 44 5 mm Tool Rest Post Diameter 5 8 15 8 mm Overall ...

Page 3: ...ctrical receptacle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on the following pages 4 AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain 5 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses 6 ALWAYS keep t...

Page 4: ...ker cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www power...

Page 5: ...he grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS THE PROPER TYPE OF A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG THAT MATCHES THE MACHINE S 3 PRONG PLUG AND ALSO THE 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG REPLACE A DAMAGED OR WORN CORD IMMEDIATELY This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an e...

Page 6: ...make sure the headstock and tailstock are snug against the work piece 13 When face plate turning rough cut the work close to the finished shape before screwing it to the face plate 14 Never jam tools into the work piece or take too big of a cut 15 Make sure there are no loose knots nails staples dirt or foreign objects in the work piece to be turned 16 Wood should not be warped cracked or have imp...

Page 7: ...istributor 3 Clean all rust protected surfaces with ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover Do not use gasoline paint thinner mineral spirits etc These may damage painted surfaces 4 Apply a coat of paste wax to the lathe bed to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth 5 Set packing material and shipping carton aside Do not discard until the machine has been set up and ...

Page 8: ...ee below the bed casting when mounted on the stand plate 3 For best power and safety the lathe should be plugged directly into a dedicated grounded electrical outlet that is within the supplied cord length of the machine The use of an extension cord is not recommended 4 Align the machine so there is ample space in front and in back for working and moving around it Locate it so any turning debris o...

Page 9: ...n the side of the tool rest base and insert tool rest post into the base 2 Adjust the tool rest s height up or down to your desired position and then secure The tool rest base in place with is locking lever FIG 4 FIG 4 NOTE Pending packaging changes at the factory some lathe parts may already be pre assembled on the machine The assembly steps listed should none the less be reviewed for information...

Page 10: ...ed out of the spindle so that it does not fly out and get damaged or injure your hand FIG 6 INSTALL THE LIVE CENTER Insert the live center C into the tailstock spindle This center also has a No 2 Morse Taper shank FIG 7 To remove live center from the tailstock spindle loosen the tailstock s spindle locking lever and rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise to retract spindle into the body of the tai...

Page 11: ...d be rough cut as close as possible to the finished round shape before mounting 2 Thread the faceplate clockwise onto the headstock spindle FIG 9 3 Secure the faceplate in place onto the spindle with a hex wrench and or an open end wrench pending the fastening design of faceplate used 4 Set the tool rest to the proper position and height for turning the wood See page 14 for recommended RPM speeds ...

Page 12: ...change spindle speeds FIG 12 1 With the access covers open loosen the locking lever handle F that secures the motor in place and raise the motor mounting plate lever G to release the belt tension on the motor and spindle pulleys 2 Check the speed and belt position chart to determine the spindle speed required for your turning Then move the drive belt to the desired pulley combination 3 With the lo...

Page 13: ...he set screw s that attaches the spindle pulley to the spindle The pulley should now be loose on the spindle FIG 14 A NOTE There may be two 2 set screws in the threaded hole one on top of the other If assem bled in this manner this stacking prevents the set screws from loosening during use 7 Carefully knock the spindle towards the tail stock Use a block of wood against the spindle end to prevent a...

Page 14: ...lips from the inside of the castings These clips properly position the bearings when in place 6 Install the two new Bearings in the front and in the rear holes of the headstock 7 Re assemble the lathe parts by reversing the procedure previously described Changing the Bearings If the bearings ever need to be changed the whole spindle shaft needs to be shifted right out of the headstock towards the ...

Page 15: ...cant spray or wax 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 ...

Page 16: ...4 Low voltage 5 Worn motor Motor fails to develop full power 1 Dull turning tools 2 Tool rest is set too low 3 Tool rest is set too far from the work piece 4 Improper turning tool is being used 1 Sharpen the tools 2 Reposition the tool rest height 3 Set the tool rest closer to the work piece 4 Use the correct tool for operation 1 Excessive pressure being applied by the tailstock onto the work piec...

Page 17: ...ur local RIKON distributor or visit the RIKON website at www rikontools com Tool rests Face Plates Drive Centers Spur Live Centers Drill Chuck Arbor Drive Belts etc WARRANTY Universal all steel Stand adjusts from 23 1 4 to 37 1 4 long and 24 1 2 to 34 1 2 working height 70 920 LATHE STAND 17 70 913 LATHE STAND EXTENSION Universal all steel Stand Extension bolts onto the 70 910 and 70 920 stands to...

Page 18: ... 1 2 3 4 6 10 9 13 12 11 14 11 10 16 9 5 49 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 43 17 18 20 42 55 9 8 7 19 32 60 15 21 22 23 33 32 31 29 28 27 30 26 25 24 41 61 62 63 40 39 38 37 36 34 35 70 105 Mini Lathe ...

Page 19: ... 37 38 39 40 41A 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Motor Switch Screw M4X30 Screw M4X25 Plate Screw M5X25 Washer 5 Nut 5 Nut 8 Hex Nut 8 Lock Plate Threaded Shaft Hand Wheel Screw M6X50 Rotation Handle Locking Lever Locking Handle Tailstock Quill Tailstock Locking Shaft Live Center Tailstock Retaining Ring 10 Retaining Ring 12 Locking Lever Locking Sleeve Tool Rest ...

Page 20: ...www rikontools com 70 105M3 70 105 For more information 16 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 877 884 5167 978 528 5380 techsupport rikontools com ...

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