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Teknatool NOVA TL1200 Instruction Manual

Teknatool NOVA TL1200 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was'designed. If you have any questions about its application DO NOT use the machine until you have written to Teknatool (Latalex Ltd) and we have advised you. TEKNATOOL INTERNATIONAL...
  • Page 3: Additional Safety Rules For Woodlathes

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODLATHES 17. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE the screw 1. WARNING: DO NOT operate your lathe until it is fasteners do not interfere with the turning tool at the completely assembled and installed according to the finished dimension of the workpiece.
  • Page 4 Page Thank you for buying one of the latest machines in our range the Nova TL1200 woodlathe. The TL1200 is a very versatile lathe designed to provide the beginner, or more experienced turner with a moderately priced unit capable of many different turning applications.
  • Page 5 TL 1200 Preliminary Manual 90-9404-003 Page 4 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS The photograph above is of the Motor Mount assembly. It consists o f a. Motor Mount Plate with circlip attached to the shaft Heavy Duty Washer: to retairi the shaft. (B) c.
  • Page 6 Page 10 MOTOR REQUIREMENTS New Zealand/Australia A single phase, or split phase, continuous duty, 50 Hertz electric motor with a is recommended. A totallly enclosed fan cooled type it provides extra dust protection for the motor. A single phase, ca acitator startor split phase, continuous duty, 60 Hertz electric motor with a spee of 1710 A totallly enclosed fan cooled type...
  • Page 7: Speed Adjustment

    90-94 12-004 Page 7 SPEED ADJUSTMENT Please refer to photo 3, page 5. The TL1200 woodlathe has an 8 speed range: NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA: 178, 300, 570, 850, 1200, 1800,2400, 3000 FOR MOTOR RATED AT 1425 RPM. 214, 360, 684, 1020, 1440, 2160, 2880, 3600 FOR MOTOR RATED AT 1710 RPM. Speeds can be changed by moving the belt to the required position on the 8 step pulleys.
  • Page 8 90-9404-003 Page 5 the motor pulley should be slightly clear the headstock pulley...
  • Page 9 Preliminary Manual 90-94 12-004 Page HEADSTOCK SWIVEL OPERATION For turning bowls laroer than the inboard capacity of 400mm(16in) the headstock can be rotated throught 98deg. 1. Unscrew the headstock retaining nut (located between the bed rails under the headstock) sufficiently to rotate the securing plate parallel to the gap between the bed rails.
  • Page 10 90-9404-003 Page 9 CONNECTING TL1200 WOODLATHE TO POWER SOURCE If the motor is not provided with a lead and male plug, this must be wired in by a registered electrician. The TL1200 woodlathe is supplied to all markets without a motor, switch or wiring. from suppliers in The motor, switch and wiring leads are supplied as kits separately Canada and the USA.
  • Page 11 90-94 12-004 Page 6 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE Please also refer to pages 2 The first stage of assembly is to fix the motor mount plate to the lathe. Stage 1 1. Remove Red back cover by unscrewing the 6 M5xlOmm screws. of the motor mount plate into bored hole at the back of headstock 2.
  • Page 12 Page 11 sturdy and rigid bench/stand ortant that the TL1500 can give optimum performance. It needs to be ade braced for the stresses of larger turning work. A very common fault woodlathe installations is that inadequate attention is given to bench/stand requirements which can result in poor lathe performance.
  • Page 13 Step 4. Glue and screw the end panels into place flush wiih top of the legs as shown in Diagram D. RAILS Step 5. Measure and cut the bottom panel to width. Glue and screw into position. Step 6. At this stage your bench could be painted if desired. Step 7.
  • Page 14 LATHE STAND Step 2. we need to ,.,ark and cut the angle halving Designed by Trevor Cole joint as shown in diagram B. Vibration in a woodlathe is the woodturner's worst enemy and a good stand can go a long way towards eliminating this. Any lathe deserves the best stand y o u can afford or build and the NOVA DIAGRAM B exception.