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4.1 Inserting Spur Centre into the Headstock
Insert the spur centre into the headstock - ensure that the shank is clean
and free from dust or debris and place in position. Gently tap the front face
of the spur centre with a mallet to ensure that it is correctly seated in the
headstock spindle.
4.2 Removing Spur Centre from the Headstock
Insert the knockout bar into the headstock spindle from the handle end. Tap
the end of the spur centre lightly using a mallet until it releases from the
spindle (
Fig.4.1
).
4.3 Inserting the Live Centre into the Tailstock
Insert the live centre into the tailstock spindle - ensure that the shank is
clean and free from dust or debris and place in position (
Fig.4.2
).
Once the workpiece is secured against the tailstock it can be locked in
position using lever ‘A’ (
Fig.4.2
).
4.4 Removing Live Centre from the Tailstock
Insert the knockout bar into the tailstock spindle from the rear of the
tailstock to push the live centre out. It may be necessary to gently tap the
knockout bar with a mallet to loosen the live centre,
Fig 4.3
.
4.5 Tightening or Loosening Motor Belt -
See
Fig 4.4
.
1. To release the belt tension lever, pull it towards the headstock.
To tension the belt, raise the lever and to loosen the belt, lower the lever.
2. To lock at the desired tension move the lever in the direction of the arrow
(
Fig.4.5
).
4.6 Tightening or Loosening the Headstock
Rotate the headstock locking handle counterclockwise to loosen the
headstock (
Fig.4.6
). When you have finished headstock swivel adjustment,
rotate the locking handle clockwise to lock the headstock.
4. Adjustment
Insert
knockout
bar here
Fig.4.1
Turn to lock
A
Fig.4.2
Tighten Belt
Loosen Belt
Belt Tension Lever
Fig.4.4
Fig.4.5
Loosen
Lock
Fig.4.6
Fig.4.3
