Changing Speeds; Swiveling The Headstock - Teknatool NOVA 3000 Instruction Manual

Changing Speeds

Change speeds by moving the belt position on the two 8-step pulleys. The speeds vary due to the rpm's
of the motor. Speed position can be checked by viewing the belt through the window at the front of the
headstock.
Country
United States, Canada
Australia, New Zealand,
UK, Europe, South Africa
!
Warning!
Don't apply excess tension to the belt. You should be able to push the belt down at the
center point between the pulleys from 8-12 mm (5/16 – 1/2 inch) with your thumb. Excess
belt tension can cause increased vibration, bearing wear, belt wear, and damage to the
motor shaft.
1. Stop the lathe.
2. Loosen the screw knob and open
the headstock guard.
3. Loosen the Teebar and pull the
lever toward the front of the lathe
to loosen the belt. Tighten the
teebar to hold the motor while the
belt position is changed.
4. Position the belt on the selected
set of pulleys.
5. Push the Teebar away from the
lathe to tension the belt and
tighten the teebar.
6. Close the headstock guard and
tighten the screw knob.

Swiveling the Headstock

1. Stop the lathe. Insert the operating
bar into a hole in the Headstock
Lockpin. Loosen the Lockpin half a
turn.
2. Slide the Headstock Release
Handle towards Inboard end of
lathe, and rotate the headstock to
a detent position. Do not push
down on the handle.
!
Warning!
Use the detent latch positions
to prevent headstock
movement during turning.
4. Firmly tighten the Headstock
Lockpin with the operating bar;
but do not use excessive force.
Remove the operating bar.
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Lathe Speed Selection
Motor rpm Lathe Speeds (rpm)
1725 215, 360, 904, 1030, 1450, 2180, 2900, 3630
1425 178, 300, 570, 850, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3000
Teebar
more
tension
less
Tighten belt
!
only as much
as needed.
Belt
Position
Window
Headstock
Headstock
Lockpin
Operating Bar
Right-Hand Turners
Detent Positions 0, 22.5, 45, 90 degrees
Headstock
Guard
Screw
Knob
Headstock
Release Handle
337.5°
0°
180°
22.5°
45°
Detent Positions
90°
Left-Hand Turners
180, 337.5 degrees
Belt
Motor
Pulley
17