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10. Operation
Fig 10.23
On
Off
Directional switch
Speed control dial
Digital readout
Spindle Indexing Reference Chart
The chart opposite gives a useful reference
guide to basic indexing, showing the standard
8 divisions of the indexing system, the angle
between positions and also the spindle index
numbers to use.
Number of Index Angle Between Spindle Index
Positions
Positions
Numbers
1
360º
1
2
180º
1, 13
3
120º
1, 9, 17
4
90º
1, 7, 13, 19
6
60º
1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21
8
45º
1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22
12
30º
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23
24
15º
1 - 24
Operating the Lathe
To turn the lathe on, press the green switch marked ‘I’ on the control panel
situated on the lathe bed beneath the headstock, as shown in
Fig 10.23
.
To stop the machine, press the red button marked ‘O’ on the control panel as
shown in
Fig 10.23
.
To adjust the speed, use the speed control dial on the control panel as shown
in
Fig 10.23
.
The lathe can be used in forward or reverse. Use the directional switch
shown in
Fig 10.23
to control the direction of the lathe.
FWD
- This is the conventional rotational direction of the lathe spindle and
will turn the spindle anti-clockwise when viewing it directly from its front.
REV
- This is opposite to the conventional rotational direction of the lathe
spindle and will turn the spindle clockwise when viewing it directly from its
front.
WARNING
Extreme caution must be exercised when turning in reverse as
not all lathe accessories are designed to be used for reverse
turning. Before reverse turning, always ensure the accessories
are suitable for this use and that all relevant securing items
(such as blind set screws) are employed correctly. If standard
woodturning accessories are used with the lathe running in
reverse there is a risk they could come away from the lathe and
cause serious harm to the user.
In the Event of a Blockage or if the Machine Stalls
If the lathe stalls due to a dig in, simply removing the turning tool from the
work piece will normally allow the work piece to start turning again.
In the event of a blockage (for example, if the work piece becomes trapped
against a fixed part of the machine) switch off the machine immediately, by
pressing the red button marked ‘O’ on the switch.
Locate and rectify the source of the blockage and ensure that the work piece
can be rotated freely by hand before attempting to re-start the machine.
To re-start the machine, press the green button marked ‘I’ on the switch.
In the Event of a Power Failure
The lathe is fitted with a no volt release (NVR) switch to protect the user
against automatic starting of the machine when power is restored after a
power failure.
In the event of a power failure, first locate and rectify the source of the
failure. If the fault is within the power circuit of the workshop, there may be
an underlying cause (circuit overload etc.) that should be investigated by a
qualified electrician, before attempting to restore the power source.
Once the power is restored, the machine can be re-started by pressing the
green button marked ‘I’ on the switch.
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