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INTRODUCTION Your 8” x 12” Variable Speed Wood Lathe is a dependable tool designed to assist you in turning many types of projects. It is easy to assemble and to operate and is an ideal lathe for those just getting started in wood turning and experienced users alike.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause When turning a workpiece, always rough the wood to round form serious injury, do not plug the lathe in until at a slow speed. If the lathe runs so fast that it vibrates, there is the following steps have been read and understood.
SPRING-LOADED LOCK LEVERS INSTALLING THE DRIVE SPUR AND LIVE CENTER Assemble the Spring-Loaded lock levers for the tailstock spindle 1. Insert the shaft of the spur (1) into the hollow center of the and the tool rest. The shoulder screw (1) passes through the spring headstock spindle.
SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS The speed control knob (3) sets the speed of the lathe to suit the The variable speed control contains the electrical connections to the motor and has three external controls: ON/OFF switch, speed weight of the workpiece or the type of tool being used. After the lathe control knob, and the circuit breaker reset button.
TAILSTOCK OPERATION TOOL REST OPERATION 1. Move the tailstock (5) by loosening the lock lever (1) and pushing 1. Loosen the lock lever (4) to move the tool rest (1) banjo to the the tailstock to the desired position on the bed. Lock by tightening right or left and back or wherever required.
Micro-Mark makes no other warranty of any kind whatever, expressed or implied, and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the above mentioned obligation are hereby disclaimed by Micro-Mark and excluded from this warranty.
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