GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Warning! Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
DANGER: THIS CHUCK IS CAPABLE OF CONTRIBUTING TO SERIOUS INJURY, AS WITH ANY OTHER
POWERTOOL ACCESSORY, IF USED IMPROPERLY ON THE LATHE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL.
Learn the machine’s application and limitations plus the specific hazards peculiar to it.
1
.ALWAYS USE A FULL FACE SHIELD
Strongly recommended (must comply with ANSI STANDARD
Z87.1 -USA) Everyday eye-glasses usually are only impact resistant and safety glasses only protect eyes.
A full face shield fill protect the eyes and face. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty
2.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
3.
USE EAR PROTECTORS
. Use ear muffs for extended period of operation. Use muffs rated to 103 DBA
LEQ (8 hour).
4.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
5.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Build up of sawdust is a fire
hazard.
6.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
with locks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8.
GROUND ALL TOOLS.
This tool is equipped with a three prong plug, it should be plugged into a three
hole
electrical receptacle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapter lug must
be attached to a known ground. Never remove the third prong.
9.
MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY
while the motor is being mounted, connected, or reconnected.
10.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits cutters, etc.
11.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
. Make sure switch is in the Off position before plugging in power
cord.
12.
NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED
. Do not leave tool unless it is turned off and has
come to a complete stop.
13.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
14
.USE RIGHT TOOL.
Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Wherever possible stand to one
side of the revolving wood
15.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
16
.DON’T FORCE TOOL
. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
17.
MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION
. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
18.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is acci-
dentally contacted.
19.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjust-
ing wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
20.
DON’T OVERREACH
. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
21.
DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
22.
ATTENTION TO WORK.
Concentrate on your work. If you become tired or frustrated, leave it for
awhile and rest.
23.
SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.
24.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, any part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Any damaged part should be properly repaired or replaced.
25.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION.
Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
26.
DUST WARNING.
The dust generated by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your
health. Always operate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal. Use wood
dust collection systems whenever possible.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
DO NOT MODIFY OR USE LATHE FOR USES OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED.
1.
SEEK INSTRUCTION
. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of wood lathes, obtain advice
from your supervisor, instructor, or other qualified person. Instruction from a qualified person is strongly
recommended.
2.
MAKE SURE WOOD
is securely clamped in the chuck before turning it on
3.
EXAMINE WORK PIECE
and glue joints before turning to make sure it has no defects that would cause it
to break when turning.
4.
CHECK SET-UP
with power Off. Examine the set-up carefully and rotate the work piece by hand to check
clearance before turning on power.
5.
ADJUST TOOLREST
close to the work piece. Before turning, revolve the stock by hand to make sure it
clears the rest. At intervals, stop the lathe and readjust the toolrest.
6.
DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
when the lathe or work piece is turning. Make all adjustments with
power Off.
7.
TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES
on the headstock, tailstock, and toolrest before operating lathe.
8.
USE LOWEST SPEED
when turning a new or unbalanced work piece.
9.
USE CORRECT SPEED
for turning the wood blank as wood speed will vary depending on diameter.
10.
KEEP TOOL ON TOOLREST.
Tools should remain on the toolrest whenever the tool is engaged in
contact with the work piece.
11.
DO NOT ROTATE CHUCK
under power without wood being gripped and securely tightened in the chuck.
12.
USE CORRECT LATHE TOOLS.
Do not use spindle turning chisels for faceplate mounted work, and vice
versa. Spindle turning tools used for faceplate turning may grab the work piece and pull the chisel from your
control.
13.
DO NOT POUND WORK PIECE
into headstock drive (spur) center while attached to the lathe when
turning between centers. Pound the drive center into the work piece with a soft mallet before installing it
between centers in the lathe.
14.
DO NOT USE TAILSTOCK
to drive work piece into the drive (spur) center when turning between cen-
ters. Secure work between centers with light pressure from the tailstock quill action.
15.
FASTEN STOCK SECURELY BETWEEN CENTERS.
Make sure the tailstock is locked before turning on
the power.
16.
NEVER LOOSEN TAILSTOCK
spindle or tailstock while work piece is turning.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHICH COMPLIES WITH CURRENT ANSI STANDARD Z87.1 (USA).
WE RECOMMEND THAT A FULL FACE SHIELD BE USED AT ALL TIMES.
17.
MAKE SURE CHUCK IS SECURED
properly on lathe spindle. Follow mounting instructions for your lathe
for
faceplates and other spindle fixtures.
18.
MAKE SURE CHUCK JAWS ARE SECURELY ATTACHED
to the chuck by vigorously wrenching each of
the four jaws to check they are firmly in place.
19.
DO NOT ROTATE CHUCK UNDER POWER WITHOUT WOOD BEING GRIPPED.
20.
EXCESSIVE SPEED IS A SERIOUS LATHE HAZARD. ALWAYS TURN AT THE SLOWEST SPEED
POSSIBLE
. Speed will vary with wood blank size. The larger the blank the slower the speed. Consult your
lathe manual or lathe information plate for speed guidelines.
21
.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE CHUCK UNLESS THE LATHE SPEEDS ARE KNOWN, YOU MUST
STRICTLY FOLLOW THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS SET OUT IN THE OPERATING SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL. DO NOT EXCEED THEM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
22.
DO NOT TURN IN REVERSE.
Do not use this chuck for reverse turning operations. Light reverse
operations i.e. sanding, polishing are allowed, do not exceed 2000rpm in reverse.
23.
EXAMINE WOOD CAREFULLY. ONLY MOUNT WOOD THAT IS SOUND,
if any cracks, splits, or
weakness is found in wood -
DO NOT MOUNT ON CHUCK.
24.
DO NOT MOUNT ANY WOOD THAT IS LIKELY TO BREAK UP DURING TURNING (E.G. ROTTEN OR
SPONGY WOOD). DO NOT USE POORLY JOINTED/LAMINATED WOOD.
25.
IRREGULAR OR OUT OF BALANCE STOCK
needs to be turned at the slowest possible speed until it is
in balance.
26.
MAKE SURE WOOD
is clamped firmly. Follow mounting instructions for different gripping modes and
jaw types. In the expansion mode do not use undue force or jaws may split the wood.
27.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM
guidelines in this manual for wood blank diameters/length set out in this
manual for different modes and jaw types.
28.
DO NOT USE WITH ANY COPYTURNER OPERATIONS
29.
CHECK WOOD IS SECURELY HELD
in chuck, before operation. Check grip by vigorously wrenching
wood blank back and forth. If any loosening occurs, re-examine holding area for adequate grip (Following
mounting guidelines) and any damage to holding area. Rotate manually to make sure of clearance before
switching power on.
30.
WARNING FOR SAFE OPERATION. DO NOT EXTEND JAW SLIDES BEYOND CHUCK BODY UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
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Jaw
Jaw Spigot
length
Chuck
Contracting
Expanding
Bowl Jaw
Series #1
9mm/0.354"
Precision Midi
16mm / 0.63 "‐ 23mm / 0.906 "
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 41mm / 1.614 "
Nova G3
16mm / 0.63 "‐ 33mm / 1.229 "
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 51mm / 2.008 "
Infinity/SN2
16mm / 0.63 "‐ 33mm / 1.229 "
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 51mm / 2.008 "
Nova Titan
16mm / 0.63 "‐ 50mm / 1.969 "
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 68mm / 2.667 "
Bowl Jaw
Series # 2
9mm/0.354"
Precision Midi
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 38mm / 1.496 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 58mm / 2.283 "
Nova G3
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 48mm / 1.89 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 68mm / 2.677 "
Infinity/SN2
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 48mm / 1.89 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 68mm / 2.677 "
Nova Titan
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 65mm / 2.559 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 85mm / 3.346 "
Bowl Jaw
Series #3
12.5mm/0.492"
Precision Midi
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 53mm / 2.087 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 75mm / 2.953 "
Nova G3
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 63mm / 2.48 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 85mm / 3.346 "
Infinity/SN2
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 63mm / 2.48 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 85mm / 3.346 "
Nova Titan
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 80mm / 3.15 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 102mm / 4.016 "
Bowl Jaw
Series #4
15.5mm/0.61"
Precision Midi
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Nova G3
61mm / 2.402 "‐ 78mm / 3.071 "
85mm / 3.346 "‐ 102mm / 4.016 "
Infinity/SN2
61mm / 2.402 "‐ 78mm / 3.071 "
85mm / 3.346 "‐ 102mm / 4.016 "
Nova Titan
61mm / 2.402 "‐ 95mm / 3.74 "
85mm / 3.346 "‐ 119mm / 4.685 "
Bowl Jaw
Series #5
19mm/0.748"
Precision Midi
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Nova G3
76mm / 2.992 "‐ 93mm / 3.661 "
102mm / 4.016 "‐ 119mm / 4.685 "
Infinity/SN2
76mm / 2.992 "‐ 93mm/ 3.661 "
102mm / 4.016 "‐ 119mm / 4.685 "
Nova Titan
76mm / 2.992 "‐ 110mm / 4.331 "
102mm / 4.016 "‐ 136mm / 5.354 "
Bowl Jaw
Series #6
22mm/0.866"
Precision Midi
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Nova G3
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Infinity/SN2
89mm / 3.504 "‐ 106mm / 4.173 "
119mm / 4.685 "‐ 136mm / 5.354 "
Nova Titan
89mm / 3.504 "‐ 123mm / 4.843 "
119mm / 4.685 "‐ 153mm / 6.024 "
Bowl Jaw
Series #7
25mm/0.984"
Precision Midi
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Nova G3
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Infinity/SN2
102mm / 4.016 "‐ 119mm / 4.685 "
136mm / 5.354 "‐ 153mm / 6.024 "
Nova Titan
102mm / 4.016 "‐ 136mm / 5.354 "
136mm / 5.354 "‐ 170mm / 6.693 "
Jaw
Jaw Spigot length
Chuck
Contracting
Expanding
Saw Tooth
Jaws #1
25.5mm/1"
Precision Midi
29mm/1.142”- 36mm/1.417”
48.8mm / 1.921 "- 55.8mm / 2.197"
Nova G3
29mm / 1.142 "- 46mm / 1.811"
48.8mm / 1.921 "- 65.8mm / 2.591"
Infinity/SN2
29mm / 1.142 "- 46mm / 1.811 "
48.8mm / 1.921 "- 65.8mm / 2.591"
Nova Titan
29mm / 1.142 "- 63mm / 2.48 "
48.8mm / 1.921 "- 82.8mm / 3.26"
Saw Tooth
Jaws #2
28.5mm/1.12"
Precision Midi
46mm / 1.811 "- 53mm / 2.087"
65.8mm / 2.591 "- 72.8mm / 2.866"
Nova G3
46mm / 1.811 "- 63mm / 2.48"
65.8mm / 2.591 "- 82.8mm / 3.26"
Infinity/SN2
46mm / 1.811 "- 63mm / 2.48"
65.8mm / 2.591 "- 82.8mm / 3.26"
Nova Titan
46mm / 1.811 "- 80mm / 3.15"
65.8mm / 2.591 "- 99.8mm / 3.929"
Saw Tooth
Jaws #3
31.5mm/1.24"
Precision Midi
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Nova G3
63mm / 2.48"- 80mm / 3.15"
82.8mm / 3.26"- 99.8mm / 3.929"
Infinity/SN2
63mm / 2.48"- 80mm / 3.15"
82.8mm / 3.26"- 99.8mm / 3.929"
Nova Titan
63mm / 2.48"- 97mm / 3.819"
82.8mm / 3.26"- 116.8mm / 4.598"
Saw Tooth
Jaws #4
34.5mm/1.36"
Precision Midi
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Nova G3
NOT RECOMENDED
NOT RECOMENDED
Infinity/SN2
80mm / 3.15"- 97mm / 3.819"
99.8mm / 3.929 "- 116.8mm / 4.598 "
Nova Titan
80mm / 3.15"- 114mm / 4.488"
99.8mm / 3.929 "- 133.8mm / 5.268"
Jaw
Jaw Spigot length
Chuck
Contracting
Expanding
Smooth
Column Jaw
Series #1
Precision Midi
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 41mm / 1.614 "
Nova G3
16mm / 0.63 "‐ 33mm / 1.229 "
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 51mm / 2.008 "
Infinity/SN2
28.6mm/ ‐ 48.5mm
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 51mm / 2.008 "
Nova Titan
16mm / 0.63 "‐ 50mm / 1.969 "
34mm / 1.339 "‐ 68mm / 2.667 "
Smooth
Column Jaw
Series #2
Precision Midi
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 38mm / 1.496 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 58mm / 2.283 "
Nova G3
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 48mm / 1.89 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 68mm / 2.677 "
Infinity/SN2
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 48mm / 1.89 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 68mm / 2.677 "
Nova Titan
31mm / 1.22 "‐ 65mm / 2.559 "
51mm / 2.008 "‐ 85mm / 3.346 "
Smooth
Column Jaw
Series #3
Precision Midi
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 53mm / 2.087 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 75mm / 2.953 "
Nova G3
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 63mm / 2.48 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 85mm / 3.346 "
Infinity/SN2
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 63mm / 2.48 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 85mm / 3.346 "
Nova Titan
46mm / 1.811 "‐ 80mm / 3.15 "
68mm / 2.677 "‐ 102mm / 4.016 "
BOWL JAW SIZING
SMOOTH COLUMN JAW SIZING
SAW TOOTH JAW SIZING
32mm/1.259" - 39mm/1.535"