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OPERATION
The lathe features a corded Control Box (FIG. 17, #B37)
with magnets on its back that allow it to be positioned any-
where on the face of the headstock or anywhere along the
lathe’s bed! Wherever it is most comfortable for the turner
to quickly access the controls to regulate turning speeds,
stopping the lathe, or even to move the sliding bed.
HEADSTOCK ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
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FIG. 17
A. FORWARD / OFF / REVERSE SWITCH:
This selec-
tor switch will change the direction that the spindle turns -
clockwise (forward) or counter-clockwise (reverse), as well
as a non-rotating ‘off’ position.
Only change rotation direction when the
spindle has completely stopped. Should the switch be
changed while the lathe is operating, the machine will
automatically turn off in ‘protection’ mode, then restart in
the new rotation direction.
B. ‘ON’ BUTTON:
Push the green Button so that it turns
the lathe ON. Push the red Button (D) to turn the lathe OFF.
C. RPM KNOB:
This knob controls the desired spindle
revolutions per minute (RPM). See the Speed Charts for
the 3 speed range settings on page 16. Spindle speeds are
shown on the LCD Display FIG. 18.
D. ‘STOP’ BUTTON:
Push in the extended red Button to
stop the lathe. To reset the button for restarting the lathe
with the ‘ON’ button, push in the ‘STOP’ button a second
time to pop it back out into the reset position.
E. SLIDING BED DIRECTION:
This selector switch con-
trols the direction of movement for the lathe’s upper bed.
To EXTEND the sliding bed
out to the right, away from the
headstock, first loosen the bed’s rear locking handle, FIG.
19, and then turn the control switch (FIG. 17, E) to the right.
The motorized bed will stop at any point you wish, until it
reaches its maximum travel. Lock the sliding bed in position
with the rear locking handle before resuming work.
To RETURN the sliding bed
to its original position next to
the headstock, reverse the steps above.
See page 15 for additional information on the sliding bed.
FIG. 17
FIG. 16
MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH
The #70-3040 Lathe has a main on/off switch located
behind the headstock on the side of the metal Inverter Box.
FIG. 16. This switch MUST be operated before and after
the lathe is used. It allows electrical access to the control
box for using the lathe. It also totally shuts down the lathe
when not in use for an extended time. The switch protects
the lathe’s electricals, particularly the LCD display from
burning out, and prevents unwanted access by children
or bystanders. The switch will also hold a lock to further
secure the lathe from being activated.
A
B
C
D
E
FIG. 18
FIG. 19
NOTE: T
he AC Inverter Control Box (FIG. 16, #B23) that
is located on the rear of the headstock does not require
any programming. It is pre-programmed from the factory.
The buttons and knob on the face of inverter should not be
changed. Only use the 5 electronic controls on the front of
headstock (Figure 17) to operate the lathe.
REAR VIEW OF
SLIDING BED
AC INVERTER
CONTROL BOX
