Controls & Features - Shop fox W1836 Owner's Manual

Controls.&.Features
Use descriptions and following figures to become familiar
with basic controls of your lathe.
Access Door Release Knob: Spring loaded knob that
opens access door when pulled.
Belt Tension Lock Handle: Releases tension on belt to
change speeds or replace belt.
Belt Tension Lever: Locks or Unlocks belt tension.
Belt Cover: Protective cover over belt and spindle pulley.
Removed by pulling away from lathe.
Digital Readout: Displays spindle speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM).
Spindle Lock Knob: Locks the spindle into place for easy
removal of faceplate. Spindle is released when knob is up,
and locked when knob is flush with headstock.
ON/OFF Safety Paddle Switch: Turns power ON/OFF to
lathe motor, which rotates spindle.
Variable-Speed Dial: Adjusts speed of the spindle within
current belt position speed range.
Tool Rest: Provides a stable resting position for turning
tools.
Tool Rest Lock Handle: Locks tool rest in position relative
to tool rest base.
Tool Rest Lock Lever: Lock and unlocks tool rest base
and allows it to be repositioned along lathe bed.
Quill: Holds centers or tooling. Can be
moved toward and away from spindle.
Quill Handwheel: Moves quill in and out to allow
clamping or releasing of workpiece.
Quill Lock Handle: Locks quill in place to prevent
loosening during operation of lathe.
Tailstock Lock Lever: Unlocks tailstock to allow quick
position adjustments.
Model W1836 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/15)
Access Door
Release Knob
Figure 1. Belt tension controls.
Spindle
Lock Knob
Digital
Readout
Belt
Cover
Figure 2. Spindle controls and features.
Variable-Speed
ON/OFF Safety
Paddle Switch
Figure 3. Electrical box controls.
Tailstock
Tool
Lock Lever
Rest
Tool Rest
Lock Lever
Figure 4. Tool rest and tailstock controls.
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Belt Tension
Lever
Belt Tension
Lock Handle
Dial
Quill
Quill
Handwheel
Quill Lock
Handle
Tool Rest
Lock Handle