On/off switch ( C ):
You can start the machine with the
green ON-button. The red Off-button stops the machine.
Fig 26-2
The machine will stop when you push the red OFF-
button (C, Fig 26-2) or the E-stop
is pushed
(Fig 26-3).
When E-Stop switch is pushed, cycle the green ON-button
(C, Fig 26-2) on headstock to restart lathe.
Fig 26-3
Speed control knob (D):
Clockwise to increase,
counterclockwise to decrease. Speed is displayed as RPM
(revolutions per minute) on digital readout (E).
Forward/Reverse (F)
7.2 Headstock spindle lock
Push spindle lock pin (P, Figure 27) and rotate spindle
slightly until pin engages. Slide plate downward to hold pin
in locking position.
Release spindle lock by pushing plate upward.
Fig 27
Caution:
Never press the spindle lock while the spindle is turning!
7.3 Headstock Rotation
IMPORTANT: Remove anti-rotation block (Figure 28) with
4mm hex key before attempting to rotate headstock.
Figure 28
To rotate headstock:
Loosen lock handle (A, Figure 28-1).
Unscrew knurled knob (B) counterclockwise until it can be
pulled outward.
Pull knob (B) outward and rotate headstock to desired
position. The headstock has seven positive locking
positions.
NOTE:
Be careful not to pinch your fingers
against the bed as you rotate headstock.
Release knob (B) and it will seat itself with an audible click
when the headstock reaches a positive lock position.
Lift handle (A) to lock headstock.
Rotate knob (B) clockwise until it engages the threads.
Unscrew the index plunger (B, Fig 28) counter clockwise.
Loosen the headstock lock handle (A) and pull the index
plunger (B) to turn the headstock.
