Operating Instructions; Figure; Rotating The Headstock; Removing The Faceplate - Axminster AT1628VS User Manual

Operating Instructions

Rotating the Headstock

The Headstock can be swivelled in any position
by lifting up the Headstock locking handle (a) and
pulling the Headstock pivot lock (b) out, swivel the
Headstock to the desired position is reached, lock in
place by pushing down the headstock locking
handle (a). (See figure 18)
The Headstock incorporates two index positions
45˚and 90˚, swivel the headstock until it locks in
place to allow bowls to be turned in front of the
lathe. (See figures 19-20)

Figure 18

a
Lift up the Headstock locking handle (a), pull the
Headstock pivot lock (b) out and swivel the
Headstock to the desired position
Figure 19
The Headstock locked in the 45˚ index position
The Headstock locked in the 90˚ index position

Removing the faceplate

Locate the spindle lock pin (D) and the spanner (B),
inset the locking pin (D) into the pre-drilled hole
in the headstock and using a Hex key loosen the
grub screw on the spindle, see figure 21. Using the
spanner (B) remove the faceplate, see figure 22.
b
12
D
B
Figure 20
Figure 21
Faceplate
Hex key
Figure 22