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70-306

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70-306M1

16”x42” Heavy Duty VSR Lathe 

Operator’s Manual

Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.

Serial Number: _________________________     Date of purchase: _________________________

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Страница 1: ... Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial Number _________________________ Date of purchase _________________________ For technical support or parts questions email techsupport rikontools com or call toll free at 877 884 5167 4001824 ...

Страница 2: ...Package 7 8 Installation 8 Assembly 9 Operation 10 11 Adjustments 12 14 Maintenance 15 Electricals Wiring Diagram 5 16 Troubleshooting 17 Parts Diagrams Parts Lists 18 21 Notes 15 22 Warranty 23 Model No Motor Horsepower Amps Volts RPM Direction Direction Swing Swing Over Bed Swing Over Tool Rest Working Distance Between Centers Speeds Electronic Variable Speeds Range RPM Range RPM Headstock Tails...

Страница 3: ...ctrical receptacle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on the following pages 4 AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain 5 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 6 ALWAYS keep th...

Страница 4: ...er cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powert...

Страница 5: ...h a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS THE PROPER TYPE OF A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG THAT MATCHES THE MACHINE S 3 PRONG PLUG AND ALSO THE 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG REPLACE A DAMAG...

Страница 6: ...occurs stop the lathe to check the workpiece settings between centers or on face plates 21 For sanding or applying finishes remove the tool rest from the machine Use low speeds to avoid heat build up 22 Do not engage the spindle lock when the lathe is turning and be sure to disengage the spindle lock when done working to avoid damage to the machine next time the lathe is turned on 23 Never stop th...

Страница 7: ...ed surfaces with ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover Do not use gasoline paint thinner mineral spirits etc These may damage painted surfaces Clean thoroughly under the headstock tailstock and tool rest body 4 Apply a coat of paste wax to any machined surfaces to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth 5 Set packing material and shipping carton aside Do not discard...

Страница 8: ...id level foundation that is located in an area that has ample space in front and in back of the lathe for working and moving around the lathe For best power and safety the lathe should be plugged directly into a dedicated grounded electrical outlet that is within the supplied cord length of the machine The use of an extension cord is not recommended 3 Align the machine so that during use any turni...

Страница 9: ...nal locaton ad just the feet nut s to level the lathe then tighten the nuts The Stand and Bed of the lathe are extremely heavy It may require additional help to assist with the assembly and installation of the lathe It is best to assemble the machine in an open well lit area near the area where it will eventually reside INSTALL THE FEET ONTO THE LEGS INSTALL THE LATHE BED ONTO THE LEGS 1 Position ...

Страница 10: ...e lathe ON Push the button in to turn the lathe OFF 5 HEADSTOCK RPM KNOB E This knob controls the desired spindle revolutions per minute RPM The lathe has two speed ranges for speed 0 3200 and for torque 0 1200 See the Speed Chart for recommended speeds based on the diameter of the workpieces FIG 6 6 HEADSTOCK FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH F This toggle switch will change the direction that the spindle t...

Страница 11: ...en properly positioned 13 TAILSTOCK LOCK HANDLE FIG 9 C Locks the tailstock in position along the length of the lathe bed Unlock handle to position the tool rest to move the tail stock Tighten handle when properly positioned 14 TAILSTOCK QUILL LOCK HANDLE D Secures the tailstock quill in position Unlock the handle to move the quill with live center forward or backwards Tighten the locking handle w...

Страница 12: ...AC Inverter B18 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 Use only the controls on the front of headstock FIG 10 FIG 11 CHANGING SPEEDS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE ADJUSTING TH...

Страница 13: ... the machine If more room is needed the Spindle Pulley B26 FIG 14 H can be shifted by loosening its set screws B25 Return the pulley back to position and secure the set screws once the new belt is installed 8 Install a new drive belt by reversing the procedure 9 Reassemble the lathe parts by also reversing the proce dure described in steps 7 1 above CHANGING THE BELT FIG 13 FIG 14 CHANGING THE BEA...

Страница 14: ...o one of the indexing holes so that there is no accidental slipping FIG 16 NUMBER OF INDEX POSITIONS ANGLE BETWEEN POSITIONS HEADSTOCK SPINDLE INDEX INDEX LETTER NUMBER HEADSTOCK SPINDLE INDEX INDEX LETTER NUMBER HEADSTOCK SPINDLE INDEX INDEX LETTER NUMBER 1 2 3 4 6 8 9 12 18 24 36 360 180 120 90 60 45 40 30 20 15 10 A 1 3 5 7 9 11 B 1 3 5 7 9 11 C 1 3 5 7 9 11 A 1 A 1 7 A 1 5 9 A 1 4 7 10 A 1 3 5...

Страница 15: ...taining the machine DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance 3 Keep the lathe bed free of resin and rust Clean it regu larly with a non flammable solvent then coat with a light film of dry lubricant spray or wax to enhance passage of the tool rest and tailstock on over the bed 4 Keep the lathe to...

Страница 16: ...by a qualified electrician See page 5 for additional electrical information This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a 220 volt electrical receptacle The illustra tion above shows the type of the 220v 3 wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that has a grounding conductor that is required ...

Страница 17: ...r fails to develop full power 1 Dull turning tools 2 Tool rest is set too low 3 Tool rest is set too far from the workpiece 4 Improper turning tool is being used 1 Sharpen the tools 2 Reposition the tool rest height 3 Set the tool rest closer to the workpiece 4 Use the correct tool for operation 1 Excessive pressure being applied by the tailstock onto the workpiece 2 Tailstock is not secured in pl...

Страница 18: ...18 PARTS DIAGRAM STAND BED ASSEMBLY NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required ...

Страница 19: ...A21 A22 A23 A24 A25 A26 A27 A28 A29 A30 A31 DESCRIPTION P70 306 A1 P70 306 A2 P70 306 A3 P70 306 A4 P70 306 A5 P70 306 A6 P70 306 A7 P70 306 A8 P70 306 A9 P70 306 A10 P70 306 A11 P70 306 A12 P70 306 A13 P70 306 A14 P70 306 A15 P70 306 A16 P70 306 A17 P70 306 A18 P70 306 A19 P70 306 A20 P70 306 A21 P70 306 A22 P70 306 A23 P70 306 A24 P70 306 A25 P70 306 A26 P70 306 A27 P70 306 A28 P70 306 A29 P70 3...

Страница 20: ...PARTS DIAGRAM 20 NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY ...

Страница 21: ...B44 B45 B46 B47 B48 B49 B50 B51 B52 B53 B54 B55 B56 B57 B58 B59 B60 B61 B62 B63 B64 B65 B66 B67 B68 B70 B71 B72 B73 B74 B75 P70 306 B1 P70 306 B2 P70 306 B3 P70 306 B4 P70 306 B5 P70 306 B6 P70 306 B7 P70 306 B8 P70 306 B9 P70 306 B10 P70 306 B11 P70 306 B12 P70 306 B13 P70 306 B14 P70 306 B14 1 P70 306 B14 2 P70 306 B14 3 P70 306 B15 P70 306 B16 P70 306 B17 P70 306 B18 P70 306 B19 P70 306 B20 P70...

Страница 22: ...NOTES Use this section to record maintenance service and any calls to Technical Support 22 ...

Страница 23: ...23 WARRANTY ...

Страница 24: ...www rikontools com 70 306M1 70 305 For more information 16 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 877 884 5167 978 528 5380 techsupport rikontools com ...

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