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2.
To remove the spur center, first remove
workpiece from Lathe. Insert knockout rod
(Figure 8-5) through hole in handwheel and
firmly tap tapered end of spur center.
IMPORTANT: Hold the center by either placing
thumb and forefinger on outside diameter of
spur center, or wrapping the center with a rag.
The center can be damaged if allowed to fall.
Figure 8-5: removing center from headstock
8.6.2 Tailstock live center
1.
Clean the tapered end of center and the inside
of tailstock spindle.
2.
Install the provided live center by pushing it into
tailstock spindle. It should resist any attempt to
pull it out by hand.
3.
To remove the center from the tailstock, loosen
locking handle (C, Figure 8-6) and retract quill
by rotating handwheel counterclockwise until
center dislodges on its own. Hold the center
with one hand to prevent it from falling out of
spindle, which can damage it.
A drill chuck with #2 Morse taper (not provided) can
be mounted to the tailstock for end-drilling with a bit.
The hole through the tailstock can be used for deep
hole drilling, such as for a lamp spindle. A hollow
center (not provided) is mounted and an auger (not
provided) is passed through the tailstock into the
workpiece.
Figure 8-6: installing center in tailstock
8.7 Face plate: installing/removing
1.
Disconnect Lathe from power source.
2.
Mount faceplate to your bowl blank.
3.
Pull up spindle lock tab (Figure 8-7) and rotate
handwheel until lock engages spindle. Continue
holding tab in raised position.
4.
Install faceplate onto threads of headstock
spindle and rotate clockwise hand-tight. When
the Lathe is turned on (forward rotation), the
rotational force will snug the faceplate even
farther onto the threads.
reversing spindle rotation, make sure the
two set screws in the faceplate are tight.
(One of these is shown in Figure 8-7.) Failure
to do this may cause faceplate to loosen
from headstock spindle.
5.
Release tab to disengage lock. Note: Rotate
spindle slightly to ensure lock has disengaged.
6.
To remove faceplate, back off the two set
screws (Figure 8-7) with 3mm hex wrench. Pull
up spindle lock tab and turn faceplate
counterclockwise with faceplate wrench, as
shown.
screws
before
faceplate may result in damage to spindle
threads.
Figure 8-7: installing/removing faceplate
8.8 Speed change
1.
Disconnect Lathe from power source.
2.
Pull open access door on headstock.
3.
Loosen pivot lock handle (L, Figure 8-9) and lift
tension handle (M, Figure 8-9) to raise motor.
Tighten pivot lock handle (L, Figure 8-9) to hold
motor in raised position.
4.
There should be sufficient slack in belt to
reposition it to the other steps on the sheaves.
The label on the access door shows the
required belt position. A similar graphic is
shown in Figure 8-8.
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