Axminster Professional AP406WL Original Instructions Manual page 13

Indexing facility
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY
The Indexing ring is situated to the left side of the
headstock which incorporates 36 positions at (10˚)
segments. To the side of index ring is the index
locking pin to lock the spindle in position. The
indexing facility is useful for fluted columns, clock
faces and accurate hole positioning. (See figure 23)
Figure 23
Index ring
Line up the measurement you require on the index
ring with the index marker on the headstock and
screw in the index locking pin to lock the spindle in
position. (See figure 24)
NOTE: Make sure the measurement is in line with
the index marker otherwise the locking pin may
not in gauge properly.
Figure 24
Removing the Drive Centre
To remove the drive centre from the spindle, locate
the push rod (C), insert it through the index ring
assembly and push the drive centre out, see figure 25.
Index marker
10˚ Segments
Index lock pin
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C
Repeat the procedure for the live centre in the
tailstock.
Changing the belt speed
Note: The lowest speed pulley combination
is furthest from the faceplate, the smallest
motor pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley
diameter.
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CHANGING
THE BELT
Open up the pulley access panel on top of the
headstock by removing the Hex screw. Slacken the
belt by loosening the motor locking handle (a),
move the motor until the belt is slack enough to be
reposition. (See figure 26)
Loosen the motor locking handle (a) enough
to allow the pulley to be repositioned
Figure 25
Drive centre
Figure 26
a
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