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Craftex CT172 User Manual

Mini wood lathe with variable speed
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CT172
MINI WOOD LATHE
with VARIABLE SPEED
User Manual

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  • Page 1 CT172 MINI WOOD LATHE with VARIABLE SPEED User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions for Machines ............... 3 Specific Safety Instructions ..................4 CT172 Features ...................... 5 Physical Features ....................6 Proper Grounding ....................7 Un-Packing ......................7 Assembly ........................ 8 Tool Rest ........................ 8 Tailstock Live Center ....................8 Faceplate ........................

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions For Machines

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACHINES Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times. ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the is in operation.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Instructions

    CT172 – MINI WOOD LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Like all power tools and machinery, proper safety and attention must be adhered to. There is danger associated with using any tool or machine so pay careful attention each and every time you use your tool. If you are not familiar with the operations of a lathe, you should obtain the advice and/or instructions from a qualified professional.

  • Page 5: Ct172 Features

    Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The CT172 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.

  • Page 6: Physical Features

    CT172 – MINI WOOD LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED PHYSICAL FEATURES...

  • Page 7: Proper Grounding

    When unpacking, carefully inspect the carton to ensure that nothing CT172 is for use on a normal 110 volt has been damaged during transit. Open the circuit. Make sure that the machine is carton and check that the grinder and the connected to an outlet having the same parts are in good condition.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    You can position the tool rest on the bed by ASSEMBLY loosening the tool rest lock lever shown in figure-5 and sliding the tool rest. Re-tighten Before starting assembling your lathe, the lock lever to secure the tool rest on the make sure the switch is in the OFF position bed when it is in the desired position.

  • Page 9: Faceplate

    FACEPLATE HEADSTOCK CENTER Thread the faceplate onto the headstock The headstock spindle is designed with a spindle. Hold the spindle using the knock taper hole into which the headstock center out bar and tighten the faceplate onto the fits. Clean the headstock center shank and spindle with your hand as shown in figure-6.

  • Page 10: Test Run

    VARIABLE SPEED KNOB WARNING CT172 is a variable speed lathe. You can always increase or decrease the spindle Do not make any adjustments while the speed while the machine is running, using machine is running.

  • Page 11: Re-Set Button

    Loosen the tool rest lock lever RE-SET BUTTON before adjusting tool rest position. Tighten the lock lever securely after adjustment. The CT172 has an overload protection feature which breaks the circuit and disconnects power to the motor when the machine is overloaded. This protects the motor from damage.

  • Page 12: Faceplate

    FACEPLATE MAINTENANCE This lathe is furnished with a face plate in During the life of your machine, you will need case the work-piece to be turned and can to practice some regular maintenance to not be clamped between the headstock keep your lathe...
  • Page 14 PART# DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART# DESCRIPTION Q'TY Power cord Retaining plate Switch box assembly Bolt M5×8 Bolt M4×10 Bolt M6×8 Bolt M8×25 Hand wheel Bolt M6×16 Tailstock Motor plate Spindle lock screw Motor Bolt M8×40 Warning label Sleeve Retaining ringφ10 Eccentric axis Tool rest base Tailstock sleeve Bolt M8X27...

  • Page 15: Warranty

    This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades, bits, belts, cutters, chisels, punches etceteras. Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries, accidental or otherwise, death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

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