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Adding a Bed Extension:
Each cast-iron Bed Extension adds
24.6”/625mm to the lathe's length.
1.
Clean the joining ends of both
bed sections with a petroleum-
based solvent. Make sure there
are no dents or burrs on either of
the mating surfaces. Remove
burrs and high spots with a
smooth file.
2.
Place the two mating faces
together and install the Four M10
cap screws. Note: only install
finger tight at this time.
Warning!
Do not use a metal hammer to pound on the Bed Extension. This may damage
the bed, affect accuracy and tailstock action. In addition, it may prevent you from
adding another Bed Extension.
3.
Move the tailstock until it is on top of the area where the Bed Extension face meets the Lathe Bed
face (see illustration). The Bed Extension may need to be manipulated up, down or sideways in
order for the tailstock to fit.
4.
With the Lathe Bed and Bed Extension in alignment, tighten the Tailstock Locking Handle down in its
current position.
5.
Tighten the two M10 cap screws that were previously installed.
6.
Check to ensure that the Tailstock moves freely over the mating joint and also over the full length of
the add-on Bed Extension. If there is a ridge between the two mating surfaces, repeat steps 1-5
again.
Connecting the Comet II Wood Lathe to a Power Source:
The electric motor, switch, cord and controllers are supplied with the Comet II Wood Lathe. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local
electrical codes.
The power cord should be a 3-wire, with a grounding conductor and a grounding pin.
Warning!
Improper connection of the motor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, the cord should be grounded. Use the correct wire size for the
extension cord, for a given cord length, to avoid power loss and over-heating.
IMPORTANT
: For best protection of the lathe, use a surge-protected plug outlet rated to at
least 15 amps. Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI's) or Residual Current Detectors (RCD's) are
helpful and are a recommended protection device for any power tool.
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