Rikon Power Tools 70-150VSR Operator'S Manual Download

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70-150VSRM1

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Midi VSR Lathe

Operator’s Manual

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70-150VSR

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Page 1: ... 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 The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine 70 150VSR ...

Page 2: ...stance Between Centers 16 1 2 419 mm Electronic Variable Speeds 250 3 200 RPM Speed Ranges 3 250 850 430 1 450 950 3 200 RPM Spindle Rotation 2 Forward C Clockwise Reverse 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 3 1 2 90 mm Number of Indexing Positions 24 Tool Res...

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: ...er 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 powert...

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: ...t slow speeds to check the settings then increase the speed to your desired level for working 24 Low speeds are best for roughing stock and for long or large diameter workpieces 25 If excessive vibration occurs stop the lathe to check the workpiece settings between centers or on face plates 26 For sanding or applying finishes remove the tool rest from the machine Use low speeds to avoid heat build...

Page 7: ... dry lubricant spray or wax to enhance passage of the tool rest and tailstock on over the bed Refrain from using any water based solvents as they will promote metal rusting 4 Apply a coat of paste wax to any machined surfaces to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth 5 Set packing material and shipping carton aside Do not discard the packing material until the machine has be...

Page 8: ...l Rest Locking Handle J Tool Rest Base Locking Lever K Live Center L TailstockAssembly M Face Plate N Electronic Controls ON OFF Switches Forward Reverse Switch Speed Control Knob Digital Speed Readout O Lathe Bed P Power Controller Cords Q Tailstock Locking Lever R Tailstock Hand Wheel S Tailstock Locking Handle T Tool Holder Tools E F J MOVING INSTALLING THE LATHE 5 The Faceplate M may be shippe...

Page 9: ...ngage the spindle lock while the spindle is turning or damage to the lathe will result 3 HEADSTOCK FACEPLATE Faceplates 22B FIG 2 C are used for turning bowls and plates The screw holes in the plate are for mounting the workpiece for turning To install the faceplate thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction and secure it in place with the set screws that are located on the bac...

Page 10: ... A C B D E F G A C B D E NOTE The handle is spring loaded on its internal bolt To change the handle position pull the handle out rotate it to the position you desire then release the handle and it will align itself back onto the bolt CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 The lathe features a corded Control Box FIG 6 E1 with magnets on its back that allow it to be positioned on the face of the headstock or anywhere...

Page 11: ...eft outboard end of the lathe FIG 8 9 faceplates or chucks can be mounted on the outboard end of the spindle This end has the same 1 x 8TPI RH threading as the inboard spindle end For outboard turning the spindle needs to rotate in the REVERSE direction For turning 1 To remove the Handwheel 1B loosen the 2 Set Screws 2B Use the 38mm Wrench on the flat portion of the spindle then loosen the facepla...

Page 12: ...tock Cover and Bed Cover Plate Door to protect the belt pulleys and internal working from dust FIG 10 FIG 11 CHANGING BELT SPEEDS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE ADJUSTING THE LOCKING HANDLES The locking handles on the Tailstock and Tool Rest Base are pre set at the factory to give ample holding pressure against...

Page 13: ...9B by unscrewing the 3 hex head Screws 20B with a 3mm hex wrench FIG 14 P 8 Remove and loosen the Set Screws FIG 14 H that attach the Spindle Pulley 7B to the spindle The pulley should now be loose on the spindle NOTE There are two 2 set screws one on top of the other in both of the two 2 threaded holes This stacking keeps the set screws from loosening during use 9 Carefully knock the spindle towa...

Page 14: ...ght fluting grooving drilling detail carving wood burning patterns laying out designs and more The Indexing Chart FIG 15 shows how to rotate the spindle to access any of the 24 indexing holes The 8 pri mary settings are listed in FIG 16 however other indexing design settings are possible Vary the index combinations to make non equal spaced patterns Also by rotating re positioning your work while i...

Page 15: ...t 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 etc to ensure that they are in perfect working condition 6 The lathe s ball bearings are lifetime lubricated sealed and do not need any further care Keep the drive belt free of oil and grease to prevent slipping o...

Page 16: ... tools 2 Tool rest is set too low 3 Tool rest is set too far from the workpiece 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 workpiece 4 Use the correct tool for operation 1 Excessive pressure being applied by the tailstock onto the workpiece 2 Tailstock is not secured in place 3 Lathe bed and tailstock mating surface...

Page 17: ...ic washer Bed Motor Thread cap Handle sleeve Tension Handle Locking cam Elastic cylindrical pin Locating shaft Rotator gear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO QTY 70 150VSR 21A 70 150VSR 22A 70 150VSR 23A 70 150VSR 24A 70 150VSR 25A 70 150VSR 26A 70 150VSR 27A 70 150VSR 28A 70 150VSR 29A 70 150VSR 30A 70 150VSR 31A ...

Page 18: ...e Bearing end plate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 4 4 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO QTY 70 150VSR 20B 70 150VSR 21B 70 933 70 943 70 150VSR 24B 70 150VSR 25B 70 150VSR 26B 70 150VSR 27B 70 150VSR 28B 70 150VSR 29B 70 150VSR 30B 70 150VSR 31B 70 150VSR 32B 70 150VSR 33B 70 150VSR 34B 70 150VSR 35B 70 150VSR 36B 70 150VSR 37B 70 150VSR 38B Hex cntrsnk...

Page 19: ... 150VSR 16C 70 150VSR 17C 70 150VSR 18C 70 150VSR 19C 70 945 Thread cap Handle sleeve Tailstock locking lever Locking handle Tailstock Axle Sleeve Bolt Split washer Hex socket set screw M6x8 Hand wheel Rotate hand Spring coil Bolt Set screw M5x8 Hex nut Set screw M5x25 Locking nut Clamping plate Compression spring Threaded shaft Live center 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 1 1 ...

Page 20: ... tool rest TOP Steel compression washer Tool rest Post 1 dia x 85mm Tool rest base Thrust bearing washer Circlip Threaded shaft sleeve Clamping plate Hex locking nut Locking handle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 3 2 1 5 刀架组件 00 Sheet 1 1 控制器组件 WL1216B093000 Sheet PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO QTY 70 150VSR 1E Controller Assembly 1 1 NOTE Please reference the...

Page 21: ...1 2 working height 70 913 LATHE STAND EXTENSION 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 LCD 70 150VSR Switch Box JK3 BLACK RED BLUE BLACK RED BLACK FWD REV JK2 JK1 Potentiometer COMM CABLE SENSOR CABLE SENSOR GREEN SPEED JK1 BLACK N WHITE 5X20 15A FUSE GREEN POWER CABLE MOTOR CABLE WIRE CAP WHITE BLACK Motor L M M 70 150VS...

Page 22: ...r only 70 970 1 25 4mm diameter C PRO Tool Rest Posts only includes Washer 70 966 5 1 8 130mm Long x 1 25 4mm diameter 70 967 3 3 4 95mm Long x 1 25 4mm diameter 70 969 3 3 8 85mm Long x 1 25 4mm diameter 70 968 2 3 4 70mm Long x 5 8 15 9mm diameter FACE PLATES Have holes for screw mounting of projects For lathes with 1 x 8 TPI spindle threading 70 933 3 Diameter 70 936 6 Diameter 70 942 60 LIVE C...

Page 23: ...oses The warranty term for these claims will be limited to a two year period This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades drill bits sanding discs grinding wheels belts guide bearings and other related items Seller shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or propert Seller shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incide...

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