Rikon Power Tools 70-105 Operator's Manual page 12

ADJUSTING THE TAILSTOCK
Loosen the locking lever (A) to move the tailstock
along the lathe bed to the desired position for
holding your work piece. Then tighten the locking
lever to secure the tailstock on the bed. FIG. 11.
To adjust the clamping action of the tailstock on
the bed, adjust the lower locking nut.
instructions listed on page 9, FIG. 2.
To adjust the tailstock spindle in or out to hold or
release your work piece, loosen the locking lever
(B) and turn the hand wheel (C). The tailstock
spindle (ram) (D) will
When the tailstock spindle holding the live center
(E) is in a desired position, tighten the locking
lever (A). FIG. 11.
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS
The lathe features five step motor and spindle
pulleys to provide different spindle speeds. Open
the two access covers to change spindle speeds.
FIG. 12.
1. With the access covers open, loosen the
locking lever handle (F) that secures the motor in
place, and raise the motor mounting plate lever
(G) to release the belt tension on the motor and
spindle pulleys.
2. Check the speed and belt position chart to
determine the spindle speed required for your
turning. Then move the drive belt to the desired
pulley combination.
3. With the locking lever handle and motor being
loose, the motor's weight will provide the proper
tension on the drive belt. Re-tighten the locking
lever and close access
excess tension on the drive belt or excess wear
or damage to the bearing or motor may result.
ADJUSTMENTS
See the
travel from 0" to 1-3/4".
covers. NOTE: Do not put
C
Tailstock
Lathe Bed
Motor Pulley
G
5 SPINDLE SPEEDS
500 RPM
(A on F)
1,175 RPM
(B on G)
1,850 RPM
(C on H)
2,225 RPM
(D on I)
3,200 RPM
(E onJ)
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E
B
D
A
FIG. 11
Spindle Pulley
FIG. 12
F
FIG. 13
A B C D E
F G H I J
Head
Stock
Motor