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OPERATION MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
After each use, clean the work area and lathe. Vacuum scraps and dust from the inside of the
headstock, between the lathe Bed, and under the tool slide and tailstock. Do not neglect this
especially if the work piece was ‘green’ with excess moisture. Failure to clean-up after green
turning can cause rust marks and pitting of the surfaces of the lathe.
If the tool slide becomes hard to move and adjust, cleaning and lubricating is required.
If the tailstock quill becomes hard to use or the hand wheel is hard to turn, cleaning and
lubricating is required.
Keep the motor free of saw dust and wood chips, especially around the fan housing.
Periodically check for any abnormal noise or excessive heat.
The motor brushes should be checked every five years and replaced when the brush length
is less than 6mm.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to
any specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check:
• For loose mounting bolts.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Worn switch
• For any other unsafe condition
Monthly Check:
• Belt tension, damage, or wear.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup off of motor.
Cleaning
Cleaning the model WL-14V is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving
cleaner to remove it. Treat all unpainted cast iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant after
cleaning.
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the lathe by wiping them clean after every use, this
ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces.
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Instructions Manual for WL-14V (W385)
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