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Draper WTL330A Instructions Manual

Draper WTL330A Instructions Manual

250w 230v 300mm variable speed mini woodlathe
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Variable Speed Mini WoodLathe
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product, keep it
for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these instructions before
assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed, and
contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the general safety instructions
contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the product itself.
AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tools
policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.
250W 230V 300mm
Stock No.60988
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Part No.WTL330A

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  • Page 1 AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.

  • Page 2: Title Page

    Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited. In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 2.1 CONTENTS PAGE CONTENT PAGE TITLE PAGE INTRODUCTION ....................2 REVISION HISTORY....................2 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL ..............2 COPYRIGHT NOTICE....................2 CONTENTS CONTENTS ......................3 GUARANTEE GUARANTEE ......................4 INTRODUCTION SCOPE .........................5 SPECIFICATION ....................5 HANDLING & STORAGE ..................5 HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOL USE ......6-8 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY..............8 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IDENTIFICATION ....................9...

  • Page 4: Guarantee

    This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised. Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the guarantee period.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This machine is designed for the turning of wood on its axis to perform operations such as cutting, knurling and sanding. Any other application is considered mis-use. 4.2 SPECIFICATION Stock no ..........................60988 Part no ..........................WTL330A Rated voltage .........................230V/50Hz Rated input ..........................250W Woodturning capacity Diameter........................

  • Page 6: Health & Safety Information

    HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION 5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOL USE When using any type of power tool there are steps that should be taken to make sure that you, as the user, remain safe. Common sense and a respect for the tool will help reduce the risk of injury. Read the instruction manual fully.
  • Page 7 HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Dust, noise, vibration and swarf can all be dangerous if not suitably protected against. If the work involving the power tool creates dust or fumes; wear a dust mask. Vibration to the hand, caused by operating some tools for longer periods must be protected against.

  • Page 8: Connection To The Power Supply

    HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION Have this tool repaired by a qualified person. This tool is designed to confirm to the relevant international and local standards and as such should be maintained and repaired by someone qualified; using only original parts supplied by the manufacturer: This will ensure the tool remains safe to use.

  • Page 9: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6.1 IDENTIFICATION Cable and non re-wireable plug. Drive spur. Overload reset switch. Locking tailstock bolt. Variable speed dial. Tailstock. ON/OFF switch. Tail spur adjustment knob. Headstock. Tool rest locking bolt. Drive spur. Locking handle. Tool rest base.

  • Page 10: Unpacking & Checking

    Lay the contents out and check them against the parts shown below. If any part is damaged or missing; please contact the Draper Helpline (the telephone number appears on the Title page) and do not attempt to use the product.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Wood Lathe

    PREPARING THE WOOD LATHE NOTE: The wood lathe should always be fastened down FIG.1 securely to the workbench using four suitable fixings (not supplied). 8.1 DRIVE SPUR - FIGS. 1 - 2 Locate the drive spur (with prongs) and the live centre (with bearing) from the packaging.

  • Page 12: Setting The Wood Lathe

    SETTING THE WOOD LATHE WARNING: Remove the plug before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance. 9.1 CHANGING SPEED - FIG. 4 The machine has to be running to enable the wood lathe to change speed. With the machine running turn the variable speed dial to the desired speed.

  • Page 13: Spindle Turning

    10. BASIC WOOD TURNING The following pages of this manual explain and illustrate FIG.7 the correct use of the turning tools, the tool rest and other information to help you. 10.1 SPINDLE TURNING - FIGS. 7 - 10 Select a piece of wood 50x50x300mm (approx.) Draw diagonal lines on each end the piece of wood to locate the centres (Fig.7).

  • Page 14: Using Woodworking Chisels

    10. BASIC WOOD TURNING 10.2 USING WOODWORKING CHISELS - FIG. 11 Professional woodturning chisels have handles approximately 250mm long. This provides the operator with good grip and leverage. A sharp chisel will be much easier to work with and will give the job a cleaner finish. Fig.11 shows the six most commonly used types of turning chisel.

  • Page 15: Knowing When To Cut And When To Scape

    10. BASIC WOOD TURNING 10.4 KNOWING WHEN TO CUT AND WHEN TO FIG.14 SCRAPE - FIG. 14 Circumference There are two different approaches to the work when Approach turning. The first is towards a circumference of the workpiece (eg. When turning down the outer surface of a cylinder or the inner wall of a hollow round box).

  • Page 16: Positioning The Tool Rest For Circumference Turning

    10. BASIC WOOD TURNING FIG.15 10.5 POSITIONING THE TOOL REST FOR Force CIRCUMFERENCE TURNING - FIGS 15 - 20 Steady thrust When turning, the object is to pierce the outer surface of against hands the wood to a desired depth, then to hold the chisel Bevel against steady with the bevel edge parallel to the work...

  • Page 17: Positioning The Tool Rest For Circumference Scraping

    10. BASIC WOOD TURNING If the tool rest is positioned too far away from the FIG.19 workpiece as shown in (Fig.19), the chisel, when correctly held will again be too high on the workpiece. You will also find that you have less leverage on your side of the tool Handle kicked up rest and it will be very difficult to hold the chisel.

  • Page 18: Positioning Chisel And Tool Rest For Diameter Scraping

    Three gouges 6, 12, 18mm sizes are usually sufficient for home workshop turning, but other sizes are available (refer to Draper Catalogue). A gouge chisel is normally used for rough circumference turning or turning raw stock down to a cylinder of workable size. It is best used for rapid removal...

  • Page 19: Using A Skew Chisel

    Swing tool general use although other sizes are available (refer to Draper Catalogue). This chisel is used mostly for making finished cuts, to cut vees and beads and square shoulders. When correctly used, it will produce the best finish that can be obtained with a chisel.

  • Page 20: Using A Parting Chisel

    12mm round nose and 26mm flat nose. Each FIG.36 of these chisels may be purchased in various sizes, (refer to the Draper Catalogue) for special jobs. All of these are very useful for diameter scraping (see Figs.36, 37, 38) operations and for circumference scraping when cutting methods cannot be employed.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified person. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Motor will not run. Fuse blown. Remove plug from power supply and replace fuse. Defective on/off switch. Replace defective parts before Defective switch cord. using lathe again.

  • Page 22: Explanation Of Symbols

    12. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 12.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Warning! Warning! Read the instruction manual Do not wear loose clothing. Warning! Warning! Keep hands away for blade. Wear gloves. Warning! Warning! Wear goggles. Wear ear defenders. WEEE Warning! Do not dispose of Waste Electrical &...

  • Page 23: Disposal

    13. DISPOSAL 13.1 DISPOSAL - At the end of the machine’s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations. - Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area. In all circumstances: •...
  • Page 24 - Sales Desk: (023) 8049 4333 - General Enquiries: (023) 8026 6355 - Service/Warranty Repair Agent For aftersales servicing or warranty repairs, please contact the Draper Tools Helpline for details of an agent in your local area. YOUR DRAPER STOCKIST DKMC0316...

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