warrantY inForMation 2-Year king canada tools liMited warrantY oFFers a 2-Year liMited warrantY For this 16” x 43” wood lathe intended For coMMercial Use prooF oF pUrchase Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes. replaceMent parts Replacement parts for this product are available at our authorized King Canada service centers across Canada.
general & speciFic saFetY rUles 1. know YoUr tool watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its specific long hair.
getting to know YoUr wood lathe getting to know your wood lathe 1) Emergency stop with magnetic backing 2) Pivoting headstock 13) Tailstock quill adjusting handwheel 3) Speed changing belt cover 14) Bed 4) Belt tension lever knob 15) Spindle speed digital readout 5) Indexing pin 16) Variable speed selector dial 6) Faceplate...
electrical inForMation warning! ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE MACHINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! power sUpplY properlY groUnded oUtlet warning!: YOUR WOOD LATHE COMES WITH A 220V, 3 PHASE MOTOR, A...
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asseMblY warning! IF ANY PART IS MISSING OR DAMAGED, DO NOT PLUG THE WOOD LATHE IN UNTIL YOU HAVE REPLACED THE MISSING OR DAMAGED PART. For your safety, complete the assembly of the lathe before plugging it into the power supply. installing wood lathe bed and power inverter asseMblY on stand legs 1.
asseMblY & adJUstMents installing/reMoving live center Before installing live center, make sure it is thoroughly cleaned. 1. The live center (A) Fig.8 gets installed inside the tailstock quill (B), simply push the live center quickly and firmly into the quill. A properly installed live center will not pull out by hand.
operational controls & adJUstMents starting procedUre & operational controls note: As a safety precaution, the machine will not restart automatically if the power is interrupted. To reset the machine, press the Off button, and then press the On button to restart wood lathe.This machine comes equipped with an emergency “STOP”...
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adJUstMents & operation setting the spindle speed Setting the correct spindle speed will depend on a variety of variables including the size, diameter, and material of the workpiece. It will also depend on the stage of the turning process. The machine is equipped with a reference chart on the headstock.
operation indexing warning! Do not turn the machine on, or attempt to rotate the spindle if the indexing pin has been installed. For advanced users, this lathe allows the spindle to be locked in place at 36 evenly spaced 10° intervals. There are 3 threaded holes, and 1 unthreaded hole on the spindle casting.
operation & Maintenance tUrning tips 1. Start and stop the wood lathe in the lowest speed setting. Use the lowest speed when doing rough cutting. 2. Select the right speed for the size of workpiece you are turning. Use lower speeds for large diameter workpieces (over 4”), use mid range speeds for medium diameter workpieces (2-4”) and use the higher speeds for small diameter workpieces (under 2”).
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