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Table of Contents:
GENERAL SAFETY RULES: ................................................................................................................. 6
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD LATHES: ........................................................................ 7
Nova Comet II Wood Lathe Specifications: ........................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your Workshop: ................................................................................................................... 9
Workshop Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 9
Lathe Stand Recommendations .......................................................................................................... 9
Assembling the Nova Comet II Wood Lathe: ....................................................................................... 10
Assembling the Tailstock: ................................................................................................................. 11
Adding a Bed Extension: ................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Comet II Wood Lathe to a Power Source: ............................................................... 12
Using the Nova Comet II Wood Lathe: ................................................................................................ 13
Direction of Lathe Rotation: ............................................................................................................... 14
Changing Speeds: ............................................................................................................................. 14
Changing Belt Positions: ................................................................................................................... 14
Headstock: ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Using the Spindle Index: ................................................................................................................... 15
Mounting a Faceplate or Chuck: ....................................................................................................... 16
Tool Rest ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Tailstock: ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Tailstock for Turning Between Centers: ...................................................................... 17
Using a Drive (spur) Center: ............................................................................................................. 18
Improving the Performance of your Lathe: ........................................................................................ 18
Learning to Turn: ............................................................................................................................... 18
Maintaining the Nova Comet II Wood Lathe: ....................................................................................... 19
General Maintenance: ....................................................................................................................... 19
Lubrication Locations: ....................................................................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Tool Slide: .................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Tailstock: ...................................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance of the Motor: ................................................................................................................ 20
Belt Replacement Procedure ............................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide:........................................................................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting Guide Continued: ...................................................................................................... 25
Nova Comet II Wood Lathe Exploded View......................................................................................... 26
Nova Comet II Wood Lathe Parts List ................................................................................................. 27
Comet II Wood Lathe Accessories: ..................................................................................................... 29
Comet II Wood Lathe Accessories: ..................................................................................................... 30
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