Rikon Power Tools 70-3040 Operator'S Manual Download

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70-3040

www.rikontools.com

70-3040M1

”

x40

”

Heavy Duty 3HP VSR Lathe

with Sliding Bed

Operator’s Manual

Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________

For technical support or parts questions, email [email protected] or call toll free at (877) 884-5167

Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.

The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine.

Summary of Contents for 70-3040

Page 1: ..._____________ Date of purchase _________________________ For technical support or parts questions email techsupport rikontools com or call toll free at 877 884 5167 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine ...

Page 2: ...rts Diagrams Parts Lists 23 29 Accessories 30 31 Warranty 31 Motor 3 HP TEFC Volts Phase Input 220 V 1 Ph Amps Hertz 14 8 A 50 60 Hz Motor Speed no load 1 720 RPM Sliding Bed Motor DC 24V Recommended Breaker Size 20 Amp Spindle Rotation Forward Reverse Swing Over Beds 23 7 32 31 1 4 590 794 mm Swing Over Tool Rest Base 17 13 32 25 7 16 442 646 mm Distance Between Centers 20 40 508 1016 mm Speeds V...

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 gases 6 ALWAYS keep th...

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: ...lt in risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you...

Page 6: ...or working 19 Low speeds are best for roughing stock and for long or large diameter work pieces 20 If excessive vibration occurs stop the lathe to check the workpiece settings between centers or on face plates 21 For sanding or applying finishes remove the tool rest from the machine Use low speeds to avoid heat build up 22 Do not engage the spindle lock when the lathe is turning and be sure to dis...

Page 7: ...th ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover Do not use gasoline paint thinner mineral spirits etc These may damage painted surfaces Clean thoroughly under the headstock tailstock and tool rest body 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 until the mac...

Page 8: ...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 3 Align the machine so that during use any turning debris or kickback will not face aisles doorways or other work areas that bystanders may be in Do not locate or use the machine in damp or wet conditions 4 On...

Page 9: ...taching the legs to the lathe bed install the optional four adjustable feet onto the bottom of the legs These will raise the 44 spindle height approximately 1 3 4 to 2 1 2 more 2 The Adjustable Feet have two hex nuts and washers assembled on their threaded shafts Remove the top nut and washer Fig 3 A and leave the bottom nut and washer on the shaft The bottom nut will be used to adjust the level o...

Page 10: ...the bottom nut s Fig 3C that are right under the bottom of the foot to set your desired spindle height and to level the lathe Once set then tighten the top nuts Fig 3A to secure the feet in position THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE NOTE To lighten the weight of the bed assembly the tailstock and tool rest base assembly c...

Page 11: ...ed door It will also hold the short knockout bar used to remove the spur center s removable point Figure 9 OPERATION FIG 11 A TOOL REST BODY LOCK HANDLE This cam action lever handle locks the tool rest body down in position on the lathe bed Unlock handle to position the tool rest in any location along the lathe bed Tighten the handle when the tool rest is properly located for safe turning of the w...

Page 12: ...MT 2 tapers The spur center can be removed from the spindle with the long Knockout Bar S Insert the knockout bar through the opposite outboard left end of the spindle and then hit the spur center s back end to knock it out of the spindle NOTE Be careful and hold the spur center during this process so it does not fly out onto the floor Figure 13 D E F C HEADSTOCK FACEPLATE Faceplates O B26 are used...

Page 13: ...ector switch con trols the direction of movement for the lathe s upper bed To EXTEND the sliding bed out to the right away from the headstock first loosen the bed s rear locking handle FIG 19 and then turn the control switch FIG 17 E to the right The motorized bed will stop at any point you wish until it reaches its maximum travel Lock the sliding bed in position with the rear locking handle befor...

Page 14: ...E OR DAMAGE TO THE PIN OR THE SPINDLE PULLEY WILL RESULT THE UPPER SLIDING and LOWER BEDS See page 13 14 for instructions on operating the elec tronic controls for moving the upper motorized sliding bed The unique Sliding Bed feature of RIKON s 70 3040 lathe expands the working capacities of the lathe with a twist of a dial Spindle turning between centers increases from 20 up to 40 Turning diamete...

Page 15: ... stress to the DC motor assem bly and electrical circuitry will result Once the sliding bed is positioned where you want it for turning secure the rear locking handle to prevent the bed from moving during work If the sliding bed s DC motor assembly ever fails it can be disconnected from the lathe Simply disconnect the electri cal wires at the Molex connector and remove the 2 cotter pins that hold ...

Page 16: ...s raise the tensioning handle so that the weight of the motor provides the needed tension on the belt Then secure the tensioning handle in place by pushing the handle back towards the motor Figure 30 6 Close the two front Belt Doors on the headstock to protect the belt pulleys and internal working from dust 7 Plug the lathe back into the power source FIG 29 1 2 3 SPINDLE PULLEY POULIE BROCHE POLEA...

Page 17: ...rough all of the designated index setting numbered positions and complete the remaining markings or work on your work piece See page 14 for additional information on the lathe s head stock and indexing FIG 33 NUMBER OF INDEX POSITIONS ANGLE BETWEEN POSITIONS SPINDLE INDEX NUMBER 1 2 3 4 6 360 180 120 90 60 ANY SINGLE HOLE 1 19 1 13 25 1 10 19 28 1 7 13 19 25 31 9 12 18 40 30 20 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 ...

Page 18: ...e spindle with the large 46mm Wrench Figure 38 8 Unscrew Loosen the Set Screws B6 that attach the Spindle Pulley B2 to the spindle Screws are on the middle step of the pulley NOTE There are 2 sets screws in each hole one stacked upon the other Remove the top set screw then loosen the bottom set screw Figure 39 A 9 Unscrew the Set Screws B20 that attach the Plastic RPM Reader Disc B18 to the spindl...

Page 19: ...n perfect working condition 6 The lathe s ball bearings are lifetime lubricated sealed and do not need any further care To prevent slipping keep the drive belt free of oil and grease 7 Position the upper sliding bed against the headstock if the lathe is not to be used for an extended time This will help protect the lathe from accidents if left in its extended position and reduce pressure on the up...

Page 20: ... 3040 Wiring Diagram Sample of 220 volt plug required for this machine Consult a qualified electrician if the distance of the machine from the electrical panel is greater than 30 feet This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a 220 volt electrical receptacle The illustration shows the type of the 220v 3 wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that has a grounding conductor that is...

Page 21: ...en tailstock locking lever 2 Apply only sufficient force with the tailstock to hold the workpiece securely between centers 3 Remove tailstock and clean bed surfaces with a cleaner de greaser Tailstock Moves when applying pressure Motor will not start 1 Machine is not plugged in 2 Main on off switch is in off position 3 Low voltage or loose connection 1 Plug in machine 2 Turn main on off switch to ...

Page 22: ...ding bed as needed 4 Replace cotter pins if missing from holding the motor assembly in place Digital readout does not work 1 Dust buildup on RPM reader 2 Digital readout sensor out of position 1 Blow off dust from RPM reader 2 Adjust the sensor with the RPM reader 3 Contact Technical Support at 877 884 5167 or email 1 Dull turning tools 2 Tool rest is set too low 3 Tool rest is set too far from th...

Page 23: ...0 70 966 P70 3040 2A P70 3040 3A P70 3040 4A P70 3040 5A P70 3040 6A P70 3040 7A P70 3040 8A P70 3040 9A P70 3040 10A P70 3040 11A P70 3040 12A P70 3040 13A PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A 13A NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required TOOL REST BASE...

Page 24: ...4 43 40 39 38 41 47 48 49 50 42 51 52 53 54 4 5 55 34 6 56 1 6 16 58 57 机头箱组件 WL3040A020000 Sheet PARTS DIAGRAM HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY SHEET B NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required 24 ...

Page 25: ...0B 51B 52B 53B 54B 55B 56B 57B 58B P70 3040 1B P70 3040 2B P70 3040 3B P70 3040 4B P70 3040 5B P70 3040 6B P70 3040 7B P70 3040 8B P70 3040 9B P70 3040 10B P70 3040 11B P70 3040 12B P70 3040 13B P70 3040 14B P70 3040 15B P70 3040 16B P70 3040 17B P70 3040 18B P70 3040 19B P70 3040 20B P70 3040 21B P70 3040 22B P70 3040 23B P70 3040 24B P70 3040 25B 70 934 70 943 P70 3040 28B P70 3040 29B Pointer S...

Page 26: ...her 8 Spring washer 8 Hex bolt full thread M8x16 Hex bolt full thread M12x80 Washer 12 Clamping plate Spring Locking block Hexagon lock nut M12 Steel ball 15mm Copper billet Spring Screw M8x12 P70 3040 1C P70 3040 2C P70 3040 3C P70 3040 4C P70 3040 5C P70 3040 6C P70 3040 7C P70 3040 8C P70 3040 9C P70 3040 10C P70 3040 11C P70 3040 12C P70 3040 13C P70 3040 14C P70 3040 15C P70 3040 16C P70 3040...

Page 27: ...3040 4D P70 3040 5D P70 3040 6D P70 3040 7D P70 3040 8D P70 3040 9D P70 3040 10D P70 3040 11D P70 3040 12D P70 3040 13D P70 3040 14D PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1D 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D 10D 11D 12D 13D 14D Hexagon lock nut M12 Washer Drawbar Retaining ring Hex nut M4 Hinge Cover plate Small handle Washer Spring washer Hex screw M6x12 Pan head screw M4x8 Tool holder Hex set screw M6x8 P70 3040 15D...

Page 28: ...Y NO 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E 10E 11E Cotter pin Hex screw M8x12 Hex screw M12x30 Spring washer Washer Electric cylinder assembly Hex nut M8 Hex screw M8x20 Spring washer Washer Hex screw M6x20 P70 3040 12E P70 3040 13E P70 3040 14E P70 3040 15E P70 3040 16E P70 3040 17E P70 3040 18E P70 3040 19E P70 3040 20E P70 3040 21E P70 3040 22E PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 12E 13E 14E 15E 16E 17E 18E 19E 20...

Page 29: ... 3F P70 3040 4F P70 3040 5F P70 3040 6F P70 3040 7F P70 3040 8F PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1F 2F 3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 8F LATHE BASE ASSEMBLY SHEET F QTY 2 8 8 8 1 2 2 4 TOOLS NOT SHOWN OR LISTED ON PREVIOUS PAGES Hex Wrench 2 5mm Hex Wrench 3mm Hex Wrench 4mm Hex Wrench 5mm Hex Wrench 6mm Hex Wrench 8mm Hex Wrench 10mm Wrench 13mm 16mm Wrench 17mm 19mm Wrench 38mm 46mm Knockout Bar x long Knockout bar s...

Page 30: ...INSERT This short duplication of the 70 3040 lathe s upper lathe bed installs over the exposed lower bed and continues the upper bed track at the same height as the sliding bed This means that your tool rest base can be now positioned anywhere on the lathe for turn ing sliding from end to end between center to center A second tool rest base is not needed See page 15 A B C A PRO Tool Rest Tops only...

Page 31: ...r products T To take advantage of this warranty proof of purchase documentation must be provided which has the date of purchase and an explanation of the complaint The Seller reserves the right to effect at any time without prior notice those alterations to parts fittings and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever To register your machine online visit RIKON at ...

Page 32: ...www rikontools com 70 3040M1 70 3040 For more information 16 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 877 884 5167 978 528 5380 techsupport rikontools com LINK TO RIKON WEBSITE ...

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