Figure; Illustration And Description - Axminster AT1628VS User Manual

Assembly Instructions
Please take some time to read the section entitled
"Illustration and Description" to identify the
various parts of your machine so that you are familiar
with the terminology we will use to enable you
to set up and operate your table lathe safely and
correctly.
The lathe and its accessories will arrive coated with
corrosion preventative grease. This will need to
Unpack your new 1628 Variable Speed Lathe and recycle the packaging responsibly.
The cardboard packaging is biodegradable.
Lathe Assembly (Code: 502703)
The majority of the machine comes fully assembled, the remaining items to be assembled is described below.
Locate the motor plate handle (E) and screw it into
the pre-drilled hole in the motor tension bracket, see

figure 1

Figure 01
E
We recommend you remove the
headstock, tool rest and tailstock from the
lathe bed before lifting the lathe assembly
off the pallet as the lathe is very heavy.
1. Loosen the headstock stop bracket (a), to the
left side of the lathe bed and with help slide the
headstock off the lathe bed and place safely aside,
see figures 2-3.
2. Remove the tailstock stop bolt (b) from the right
hand side of the lathe bed and remove both the
tailstock and tool rest assembly and place safely
aside. (See figures 4-5-6)
WARNING: The wood lathe is a heavy machine, it is advisable to
use a lifting device such as a hoist, scissor lift or seek help when
assembling the lathe.
be cleaned from the lathe, its components and
accessories prior to it being set up.
Use degreaser to remove the barrier grease. Be
warned, it will stain if you splash it on clothing etc.,
wear overalls, rubber gloves are also a good idea,
as is eye protection. After cleaning, lightly coat the
machine with a thin layer of light wax. If you used
paraffin/kerosene make sure you apply this thin film
sooner rather than later.
Remove the headstock from the lathe bed
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Figure 02
Headstock stop bracket
a
Figure 03