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ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe
BELT
60 Hz
A
480
1270
1960
2730
3327
4023
B
D
E
F
C
A
B
C
D
E
Motor Pulley
Spindle Pulley
F
Figure 15. ST1008 Speed Chart.
For Example: As indicated in the speed chart,
belt position B creates 1270 RPM (see Figure 15).
5. Move the belt tension lever down, tighten the
lock knob, and reinstall the access plate and
spindle cover.
Note:
When properly tensioned, the belt should
deflect about
3
⁄
8
" when moderate pressure is
applied to the belt mid-way between upper and
lower pulleys, as shown in
Figure 16.
Pulley
3
⁄
8
"
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 16. Proper belt deflection.
3. Loosen the belt tension lock knob, and move
the belt tension lever up to reduce tension on
the belt.
4. Locate the desired speed on the speed chart
on the spindle cover, and move the belt to the
desired grooves on the motor and spindle pul-
leys.
Figure 14. Belt Access.
Lock Handle
Access Plate
Belt Tension
Lock Knob
Belt Tension Lever
Spindle
Cover
To change speeds, the belt in the headstock must be
repositioned. A chart on the spindle cover shows the
belt positions needed to make the lathe run at the
desired speed.
To change speeds:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the lock handle, remove the spindle
cover, and open the access plate (Figure 14).
Changing Spindle
Speeds
