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WENPRODUCTS.COM IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions.
Know Your Lathe Stand ..............6 Assembly & Adjustments ..............7 Maintenance ..................9 Exploded View & Parts List ............10 Warranty Statement ............... 12 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number LA8800 Minimum Length 23.75" Maximum Length 35.5" Width 23.5" Minimum Working Height 24.5"...
INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN lathe stand. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool. This manual provides information regarding potential safety concerns, as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury and tool damage.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 4. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 5.
KNOW YOUR LATHE STAND 230 mm 11 mm 52.5 mm 90 mm PACKING LIST Check your packing list against the diagram below. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. Tools needed for assembly (not included): Adjustable Wrench and pliers OR socket set, bubble level Mounting Platform (2) Inner Beam (1)
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ATTACHING FEET TO BASE (FIG. 1) 1. Locate one base (Fig. 1 - 8). 2. Install two M10 washers (Fig. 1 - 3), two M12 hex nuts (Fig. 1 - 2), and two M12X100 hex bolts (Fig. 1 - 1) through the top of the base on each side. 3.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ATTACHING INNER & OUTER BEAMS (FIG. 4) 1. Slide the inner beam (Fig. 4 - 2) into the outer beam (Fig. 4 - 4). 2. Add two M10x20 hex bolts (Fig. 4 - 3) to the welded hex nuts (Fig.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING FOR LATHE LENGTH (FIG. 7) 1. Measure the length of your lathe from center of one mounting hole to the center of the other mounting hole. 2. Loosen the two M10x20 hex bolts (Fig. 7 - 1) on the outer beam (Fig.
(2) years from date of purchase or 500 hours of use; whichever comes first. Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool is used for professional or commercial use.
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