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Rear View
1.
High/low speed shifter
2.
Power feed forward/neutral/reverse lever
Basic Accessories
The following accessories come with most mini lathes. Some mini lathes come
with additional accessories.
Chuck key for the 3-jaw chuck
Outside jaws for the 3-jaw chuck
Change gears: 30, 35, 40 (2), 45, 50, 55, 57, 60 and 65 teeth
Hex wrenches: 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm
Open end wrenches: 8 x 10 mm and 14 x 17 mm
Cleaning
Your lathe will arrive coated with grease to protect it from corrosion during
shipment. Follow this procedure to remove the grease:
1.
Wipe most of the grease off with rags or paper towels.
2.
Clean the surfaces with mineral spirits (paint thinner).
3.
Coat the surfaces with oil.
See the
lubrication section
for specific recommendations for lubricants.
Mounting Your Lathe
All mini lathes come with rubber feet that attach to the same holes used to
secure the lathe for shipping. If you want your lathe to be portable, simply
install these feet.
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