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EXTENTION BED (OPTIONAL) (702327) AWVSL (700241) A X M I N S T E R W H I T E 2003 Axminster Reference No:AWSL & AWVSL w w w. a x m i n s t e r. c o . u k...
General Instructions for 240v Machines................... 3-4 Specific Safety Instructions for Woodturning Lathes............... 4-5 Specifications….………..……..…………....................5 Initial Assembly..……..…………......................5-6 Parts Description and Identification..................7-10 Identification and Description of the Lathe AWSL (700176)........................08-09 AWVSL (700241)........................11-12 Parts Breakdown AWSL (700176)..........................13 AWVSL (700241)......................... 16 Parts List AWSL (700176)........................14-15...
1 No. Instruction Leaflet 2 No. Bolts Having unpacked your new AWSL, AWVSL woodturning lathe please dispose of the unwanted packaging responsibly. The cardboard packaging is biodegradable. General Instructions for 240V Machines... Good Working Practices/Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.
General Instructions for 240V Machines... A X M I N S T E R Work Place/Environment W H I T E Make sure when the machine is placed that it sits firmly on the bench or stand, that it does not rock, that it is sufficiently clear of adjacent obstacles so that you have unimpeded access to all parts of the machine.
12. If you are turning between centres with ‘softish stuff’, check and reposition the tailstock centre frequently. 13. Some turning tools may have specific sharpening angles that have been determined by the manufacturers; when re-sharpening, adhere to these angles to maximise the finish of your work. Specification... Axminster No. AWVSL AWSL 700241 700176 Motor 240V a.c.
Initial Assembly... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Assembling your optional Extension Bed (Part No: 702327) Step 2 Step 1 Remove the plate and Remove the two screws. locate the holes. Bolt holes Screw driver Dowel holes Typ.
Parts Description and Identification... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Lathe Bed Cast Iron frame with ground top surfaces and 4 leg extrusions, the leg extrusions have large rectangular flanges for strength and are also used to support the ON/OFF switch assembly at the tailstock end and the motor mounting plate, drive pulley assembly at the headstock end.
Identification and Description of the Lathe... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E AWSL (700176) Faceplate Front view Drive centre Headstock spindle Tailstock handle handle Headstock Tailstock Revolving Centre Banjo Lathe bed Banjo lock...
Identification and Description of the Lathe... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E AWSL (700176) Rear view Tailstock Revolving centre barrel lock Toolrest Tailstock Toolrest lock Tailstock lock Motor Tailstock handle Access panel...
(650rpm Low to 3800rpm High). The speed of the spindle is displayed on the spindle speed LCD mounted to the headstock. Spindle Speed This is a Digital LCD mounted to the headstock which displays the speed of the spindle. www.axminster.co.uk...
Identification and Description of the Lathe... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E AWVSL (700241) Spindle speed LCD Front view Speed control knob Locking handle Switch & speed control assembly...
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Identification and Description of the Lathe... A X M I N S T E R W H I T E AWVSL (700241) Rear view Tailstock Revolving centre barrel lock Toolrest Tailstock Toolrest lock Motor Tailstock lock Access panel Tailstock handle Pivot bolt www.axminster.co.uk...
Changing the Speed... A X M I N S T E R AWSL (700176) W H I T E Note. The lowest speed pulley combination is furthest from the faceplate, i.e. smallest motor pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley diameter.
(A) lift, slide, turn…etc. Release the locking handle to the side of switch & speed control assembly, see (E) and swing the switch & speed control assembly to the side. Now you have access to the belt, see (F). REFURE TO AWSL FOR INSTRUCTION ON CHANGING THE SPEED.
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Axminster Reference No:AWSL & AWVSL A X M I N S T E R W H I T E Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 www.axminster.co.uk 2003...