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Vicmarc Machinery VL150 Series Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
VL150
VL200
VL240
VL300
edition 12/16
07 3284 3103
within Australia
+61 7 3284 3103
overseas
®
Manufacturers of
Quality Woodturning Lathes
and Accessories
www.vicmarc.com
MACHINERY
PTY. LTD.

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  • Page 1 ® MACHINERY PTY. LTD. OWNER’S MANUAL VL150 VL200 VL240 VL300 edition 12/16 Manufacturers of Quality Woodturning Lathes and Accessories www.vicmarc.com 07 3284 3103 within Australia +61 7 3284 3103 overseas...
  • Page 2 VL150 SM EVS VL200 LONG ASM EVS VL200 LONG BED SM 6 SPEED VL240 ASM EVS VL240 ASM EVS HEAVY DUTY VL200 SHORT & LONG SM EVS VL200 SIT DOWN VL300 SHORT SM EVS VL200 SHORT ASM EVS VL300 SHORT ASM EVS ®...
  • Page 3 MACHINERY PTY. LTD. Phone (07) 3284 3103 Manufacturers of Quality Fax (07)3283 4656 Int Ph 61-7 3284 3103 Int Fax 61-7 3283 4656 Woodturning Lathes, Email : vicmarc@vicmarc.com Web www.vicmarc.com Chucks and Accessories A : 52 Grice Street Clontarf QLD 4019 Australia ∆...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    INDEX Getting Started SAFETY Essential Safety Procedures Positioning of Your Lathe GETTING STARTED Cleaning SET-UP The Correct Work Height P5-6 WORKPIECE SAFETY Workpiece Diameter And Turning Speeds GENERAL MAINTENANCE General Maintenance And Operating Tips ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Important Electrical Information FAMILIARISATION Lathe Overview Key Component Description START UP PROCEDURE...
  • Page 5 1. SAFETY 1. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION 12. Ensure the work piece does not move on the mount MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING WOOD LATHE. while it is being turned. 2. Do not operate while under the influence of drugs, 13. Ensure that the indexing pin is disengaged by rotating the alcohol or medication.
  • Page 6 SET UP 3.1 The Correct Work Height Height of Operator Calculated Work height 160cm 63” 100cm 39” 165cm 65” 102.5cm 40” 170cm 67” 105cm 41” 175cm 69” 107.5cm 42” 180cm 71” 110cm 43” 185cm 73” 112.5cm 44” 190cm 75” 117.5cm 46”...

  • Page 7: Important Electrical Information

    DANGER electric 6. IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION shock risk Please ensure that the circuit for the power outlet is then contact your local electrician. The electrician can earthed and protected by at least a check with the supplier of the earth leakage switch, 15-20 - amp circuit breaker.
  • Page 8 7.2 Key Component Description (items refer to page 7, 7.1 overview) Item 3 / 4 - On & Off Buttons Item 5 - Speed Controller Item 2 - Reverse Button This button enables you to turn in Before starting your lathe, rotate your Is used to adjust the speed of the work piece one rotation using the lathe,...
  • Page 9 START UP PROCEDURE FOR YOUR LATHE Important. Remember your safety is a priority!  Ensure you have set up your lathe correctly as per  Depress the on button (item 4 on page 7) this will page 5 and that you have connected your power introduce power to the motor and activate the lathe.
  • Page 10 9. LATHE VL150 9.1 Spindle Pulley Speeds It is important that the belt is on the right pulley for the speed required. Not doing so can cause the motor to overheat. Below is a representation of the headstock pulleys and their equivalent ratio’s. Pulley Ratio Readout 1.2:1...
  • Page 11 9. LATHE VL150 9.4 Mounting and Removing the Chuck Removing  Place the tommy bar into the spindle to hold it in place as in mounting.  Place the other bar into the chuck and push firmly to unbind the chuck thread. ...
  • Page 12 9. VL150 LATHE Re-Assembly of the Belt  Sit the new belt on the pulley and place back into headstock.  When re-inserting the spindle, make sure that the key on the spindle lines up with the keyway to avoid any damage.
  • Page 13 9. LATHE VL150 9.9 Servicing the Camlock (see view below)  Undo the two circlips (item 4).  Reach underneath and support the clamping plate. (item 6)  Slide out the camlock bar. (item 8)  Thoroughly clean the shaft and the bore. ...
  • Page 14 9. VL150 LATHE VL150 Stand Part No. Description VL150 Stand P00695 Pan Head Screw, M4 x 10 Door Hinge Door Knob Motor Door P00122 Cup Head Bolts, M8 x 20 P01200 Washer, M8 P00517 Hex Nut Nylock, M8 P00396 Adjustable Handle Female, M8 Motor Bracket Motor Pulley P00741...
  • Page 15 9. LATHE VL150 9.10 VL150 Exploded Views - Headstock VL150 Headstock Description Number Part No. Drive Dog V00342 V00411 Faceplate, 100mm Headstock Spindle V01046 Bearing, Taper Roller 32005 P00071 V00460 Headstock P01198 Washer, M6 Socket Head Cap Screw M6 x 25 V00733 Bearing, Taper Rpller 32004 P00070...
  • Page 16 9. VL150 LATHE 9.10 VL150 - Wiring Diagram ® LATHES...
  • Page 17 10. LATHE VL240 Flat Pack Stand can also be purchased separately. Control Box Part No. V01082 Electronic Unit Lathe Models 200,240 and 300 are equipped with the same headstock spindle, tailstock spindle, handwheels, handbrake wheels and bearings. Therefore all adjustments and assembly methods on the headstock and the tailstock VL240 ASM EVS HEAVY DUTY on those models are the same.
  • Page 18 10. VL240 LATHE 10.4 VL240 Exploded Views - Camlock - Tailstock VL240 Tailstock & Camlock Part No. Description Number Revolving Handle, M8 P00326 V00451 Handwheel P00745 Socket Set Screw, M8 x 12 Tailstock Bush Brass Washer For Tailstock Tailstock Spindle V01051 Quill V00957...
  • Page 19 10. VL240 LATHE 10.4 VL240 Wiring Diagram www.vicmarc.com ® LATHES...
  • Page 20 11. VL200/VL300 LATHES Control Box Control Box Lathe Models VL200, VL300 are equipped with the same headstock spindle, tailstock spindle, handwheels, handbrake wheels and bearings. Therefore all adjustments and assembly methods on the headstock and the tailstock on those models are the same.
  • Page 21 11. VL200/300 LATHES 11.2 VL200/300 Exploded Views - Camlock VL2 00/300 Camlock Description Number VL200 Part No. VL300 Part No. Toolrest, 300mm V01195 V01195 P00405 P00405 Adjustable Lever, M12 x 25 V00197 V00198 Camlock Circlip, External 19mm P00246 P00246 V00148 V00149 Camlock Lever Bush V00791...
  • Page 22 11. VL200/300 LATHES VL200/300 STAND VL200/300 STAND Number VL200 Part No. VL300 Part No Description Number VL200 Part No. VL300 Part No Description Junction Box Screws Motor Mount Plate Electrical Box Inner Plate P00133 P00133 Bolt, M8 x 30 P00701 P00701 Pan Head Screw, M5 x 20 P00509...
  • Page 23 11. VL200/300 LATHES 11.2 VL200/300 Exploded Views - Wiring Diagram 6 Speed 11.2 VL200/300 Exploded Views - Wiring Diagram www.vicmarc.com ® LATHES...
  • Page 24 12. VL200/VL240/VL300 LATHES 12.1 Setting Up The Tailstock The eccentric locking mechanism of the tailstock is factory preset. If adjusting is necessary the following steps are applicable.  Slide tailstock to the end of the bed as illustrated.  Undo the M12 locking nut (anticlockwise is tightening and clockwise is loosening) with an 18mm open end spanner, then rotate the clamping plate clockwise to tighten.
  • Page 25 12. VL200/240/300 LATHES fig.1 Re-Assembling the Quill on the Tailstock:  The quill should be re-placed from the back of the tailstock making sure that it is horizontal to the bore.  Push the quill back into place and align with the markings that were made before removal.

  • Page 26: Important Note

    12. VL200/240/300 LATHES 12.8 Mounting and Removing the Chuck Mounting Before mounting the chuck, make sure that the threads are clean and free of grit. To mount the chuck on the lathe, carefully place the chuck on the thread with your right hand, making sure it is square....

  • Page 27: Replacing The Belt

    12. VL200/240/300 LATHES 12.10 Replacing the Belt VL200, VL240, VL300 All Vicmarc lathes are factory installed with high quality ® belts, which give many years of service before requiring replacement. Removing the Belt:  Make sure that the lathe is turned off at the mains switch.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    13. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution A knocking noise can be heard when the Wood splinters or some other foreign object has machine is running. contaminated the pulleys or the V-belt. Turn off main switch and remove contaminants. A grub screw could have come loose on headstock pulley or motor pulley.
  • Page 29 Model Center Swing Distance Work Indexing Spindle Spindle Spindle Motor Toolrest Hole Hole Quill Height over Between Height Holes" Taper Bearings Digital Post Through Through Travel Bed" Centres" Readout Diameter Headstock Tailstock Spindle Spindle VL150 BM 152mm 304mm 350mm Tapered 6 Speed 25.4mm 10.5mm...

  • Page 30: Technical Information

    15. TECHNICAL INFORMATION MOTOR INFORMATION Vicmarc Lathe Model Power (kW) Freq (Hz) Volts (V) Amps ® Re-Order Code VL150 BM No Motor Included - Motor Pulley Hole Diameter 14mm / 5/8" / 19mm VL150 SM 0.75 1410 280-420 P00462 VL200 BM No Motor Included - Motor Pulley Hole Diameter 5/8"...
  • Page 31 MACHINERY PTY. LTD. Manufacturers of Quality Phone (07) 3284 3103 Fax (07)3283 4656 Int Ph 61-7 3284 3103 Int Fax 61-7 3283 4656 Woodturning Lathes, Email : vicmarc@vicmarc.com Web www.vicmarc.com Chucks and Accessories A : 52 Grice Street Clontarf QLD 4019 Australia CHUCKS VM100 VM120...
  • Page 32 ® MACHINERY PTY. LTD. Manufacturers of Quality Woodturning Lathes and Accessories The Vicmarc Warranty Policy ® Vicmarc Machinery Pty Ltd makes every effort to ®  The warranty is conditional on the product having manufacture Vicmarc products to a high quality standard, been installed and used according to the instruction ®...

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