Craftsman 351.217520 Operator's Manual page 7

ON-OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 56.
• The ON/OFF switch (Key No. 55) is located on the front of
the headstock. To turn lathe ON, pull switch to the up posi-
tion. To turn lathe OFF, push switch to the down position.
The lathe can be locked from unauthorized use by locking
the switch. To lock the switch:
• Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect lathe from
power source.
• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with the
key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at the ON
position, the switch can be turned to OFF position, but cannot
be turned to ON position.
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it snaps.
CHANGING SPEEDS
Refer to Figures 12 and 13.
WARNING: Disconnect lathe from power before changing
speeds.
• Open headstock cover, loosen locking handle and raise
motor mounting plate lever to release belt tension.
Headstock
Cover
Locking
Motor Mounting Plate Lever Handle
Figure 12 - Changing Speed
• Refer to speed chart and move drive belt to desired speed.
Figure 13 - Speed Chart
B DEF
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A1 - 650 RPM
B2 - 1000 RPM
C3 - 1600 RPM
D4 - 2100 RPM
E5 - 3000 RPM
F6 - 4000 RPM
Push down on motor mounting plate lever to tension belt
and secure plate in position with locking handle. Close
headstock cover.
REMOVAL OF SPUR CENTER FROM SPINDLE
Refer to Figure 14.
• To remove the spur center from the spindle, insert the center
removal rod into the spindle and gently tap the center out.
Center Removal Rod Spur
Center
Figure 14 - Spur Center Removal
REMOVAL OF BEARING CENTER FROM RAM
Refer to Figure 15.
• To remove live center from tailstock quill, loosen locking
handle and turn handwheel counterclockwise. The live
center will be pushed out of quill.
Live Center Locking Handwheel
Handle
Figure 15
INSTALLING/REMOVING FACEPLATE
Refer to Figure 16.
• Insert rod into spindle to lock spindle. Use provided wrench
to install or remove faceplate.
Figure 16
ADJUSTING TOOL REST
Refer to Figure 56.
• Loosen locking lever (Key No. 69), slide tool rest base to
desired position and secure in position.
• Loosen locking handle (Key No. 43) and raise or lower
tool rest to desired position.
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