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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS # 70-1824VSR & 70-1824VSR2
NOTE:
The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent the current model when the manual was
prepared. Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of RIKON Power Tools, Inc. to modify
previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with
the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 3 - 7
Electricals & Wiring Diagram .............................................................................. 5, 6, 24 & 25
Getting To Know Your Machine .............................................................................................. 8
Contents of Package ................................................................................................. 8 & 9
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 9
Assembly .................................................................................................................. 10 - 12
Operation .................................................................................................................. 13 - 17
Adjustments............................................................................................................... 18 - 22
Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 26 - 28
Notes ......................................................................................................................... 28
Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists ................................................................................. 29 - 36
Accessories ............................................................................................................ 37 & 38
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 39
Motor TEFC ....................................................... 1.75 HP ..........................2.5 HP
Volts, Phase (Input/Output) ........................ 115 V, 3/1 Ph ................. 230 V, 3 Ph
Amps, Hertz ............................................. 16 A, 50/60 Hz .............14 A, 50/60 Hz
Motor Speed (no load) ................................................................ 1,720 RPM
Recommended Breaker Size ........................................................... 20 Amp
Spindle Rotation .............................................................. Forward/Reverse
Swing Over Bed ....................................................................... 18”(457 mm)
Swing Over Tool Rest Base............................................... 13-3/4” (350 mm)
Distance Between Centers...................................................... 24” (610 mm)
Speeds ................................................................. Variable 50 - 3,850 RPM
Speed Ranges (3) .......................... 50 - 900; 100 - 1,850; 200 - 3,850
RPM
Spindle Nose Threading.....................................................1-1/4” x 8 TPI RH
Headstock Taper .................................................................................. MT-2
Tailstock Taper ..................................................................................... MT-2
Hole Through Drive Spindle ..................................................... 3/8” (10 mm)
Hole Through Tailstock ............................................................ 3/8” (10 mm)
Tailstock RAM Travel Quill .................................................. 4-1/2" (115 mm)
Number of Indexing Positions.............................................. 24 (15 Degrees)
Headstock Rotation .................................................................. 180 Degrees
Tool Rest Post Diameter ...........................................................1” (25.4 mm)
Spindle to Floor Distance ............................................. 43-5/16“ (1100 mm)
Overall Height ................................................................. 47-3/8” (1205 mm)
Overall Length ...................................................................... 63” (1600 mm)
Overall Width .................................................................... 24-3/8” (620 mm)
Outboard Swing Over Bed Extension (optional) ............... 27-1/2” (700 mm)
Outboard Swing Over Tool Rest Base .............................. 23-1/2” (600 mm)
Outboard Swing 90° Forward Over Stand Leg ...................... 44” (1118 mm)
Base / Legs Size (LxW) ........................ 47-1/4” x 24-3/8” (1120 x 620 mm)
Net Weight ........................................................................ 373 lbs (169 kgs)