Charnwood 1420V Manual

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HEAVY DUTY ELECTRONIC VARIABLE
SPEED BENCH LATHE
MODEL: 1420V
Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road,
Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU
Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929
email: sales@charnwood.net website:
www.charnwood.net

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  • Page 1 HEAVY DUTY ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED BENCH LATHE MODEL: 1420V Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...
  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this owner's manual and review frequently for continuous safe operation.
  • Page 3 17. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. 18. Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs, alcohol or medication. 19. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or chips. Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    Introduction In order to get the most out of your lathe, please read through this manual and safety instructions before use. Please keep the manual in case you need it in the future. Technical Data N.B. The distance between centres will vary and be dependent on the type of centres or accessories used.
  • Page 5 Unpacking All parts are contained in one pallet crate. Cut the retaining straps and unscrew the corner brackets before prising apart the top and sides of the crate. Care must be taken as they are secured with sharp pins. Using a 13mm spanner, remove the two coach screws securing the lathe to the pallet Gently lay the lathe on its side and,...
  • Page 6 If you decide to bench mount your lathe, without permanently fixing it, you should now attach the four rubber feet to the same holes in the lathe bed. The lathe is sufficiently heavy and stable to be used without fixing to a base provided the workpiece is not too large and the blank well balanced.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Spindle Speed

    Adjusting the Spindle Speed The lathe has electronic speed control. There are three ranges of speeds which are obtained by changing the position of the drive belt. To adjust the drive belt position: 1) Remove the bottom pulley access door by first loosening the four pozi-head securing screws.
  • Page 8 3) Loosen the belt tension lever locking handle. 4) Lift the belt tension lever and tighten the locking handle.. 5) Move the slack belt to the alternate set of pulleys. Always remove the belt from the larger pulley first. Release the locking lever, apply light pressure to tension the belt and then re- tighten the locking handle.
  • Page 9: Recommended Turning Speeds

    Recommended Turning Speeds Workpiece Roughing Cuts General Cutting Finishing Cuts Diameter mm Under 50 1500 3200 3200 50-100 1600 2500 100-150 1000 1700 150-200 1250 200-250 1000 250-300 Forward/Reverse Control The Forward/Reverse switch should never be used when the lathe spindle is still rotating. Always stop the lathe by using the ON/OFF switch and wait for the workpiece to come to a standstill.
  • Page 10 The height of the tool rest can also be adjusted, using the black locking lever. This type of lever can be rotated to a more convenient position, without moving the thread, by pulling the lever away from the thread to disengage the ratchet teeth and then rotating it.
  • Page 11 To set a position: Lift the top belt pulley cover to expose the indexing ring. Mark a convenient position on the headstock casting and turn the faceplate to line up the required indexing position with it. Then lift and rotate the indexing pin, at the rear of the headstock, which will engage with the appropriate slot.
  • Page 12: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Replacing the Drive Belt Eventually, the drive belt will become worn and require replacement. To replace the belt, remove the motor pulley cover and top pulley access cover. Remove the chrome hand wheel from the spindle by unscrewing it from the spindle.
  • Page 13 Replace by feeding the new belt through the opening in the lathe bed and over the bottom pulley, then over the corresponding upper pulley. Apply tension and tighten the locking handle. Ensure that the V- grooves are on the inside of the belt and engaged with the grooves on the pulleys.
  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Our full range of accessories can be viewed on our website: www.charnwood.net Viper3 Geared Scroll Chuck, 70mm Diameter. A compact scroll chuck, with the jaws adjusted by a geared mechanism for simple one handed operation. Self-centring, high precision design.
  • Page 16 Charnwood 1420V Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 17: Declaration Of Conformity For Ce Marking

    Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Charnwood Declare that Woodworking Lathe, Model 1420V Conforms with the following Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination Certificate No. AM 50387407 which has been issued by TUV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH, Tillystrasse 2, 90431, Nurnberg, Germany.
  • Page 18 Charnwood 1420V Parts List Part No Part No Description Description Rubber Foot D.C. Motor Belt Tension Lock Lever Flat Washer Motor Plate Cap Head Screw Grub Screw Cap Head Screw Belt Door Cross Head Screw Screw Cap Head Screw Flat Washer...
  • Page 19 Charnwood 1420V Parts Drawing...
  • Page 20 Updated March 2018 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...

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