Installing/Removing Headstock Center - Woodstock Shop fox W1856 Owner's Manual

Model W1856 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
Installing/Removing.
Headstock.Center
The included spur center installs in the headstock spindle
with an MT#2 tapered fit.
Items.Needed.
Heavy Gloves/Clean Rag .......................................1
Knockout Rod ....................................................1
Installing.Headstock.Center
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Make sure mating surfaces of center and spindle are
free of debris and oily substances before inserting
center to ensure a good fit and reduce runout.
3. Insert tapered end of center into spindle, and push it
in with a quick, firm motion, as shown in Figure.15.
4. Make sure center is securely installed by attempting
to pull it out by hand. A properly installed center
will not pull out easily.
Removing.Headstock.Center
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Hold a clean rag under spindle or wear leather glove
to catch center when you remove it.
3. Insert knockout rod through outboard end of spindle
and firmly tap back of center, catching it as it falls,
as shown in Figure.16.
Qty
Figure.15. Example of installing center in
headstock spindle.
Figure.16. Example of removing headstock
center with knockout rod.
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