SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. ALWAYS KEEP THE GUARDS IN PLACE, and in good working order. 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on. 3.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11. DON’T OVER-REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 13. DISCONNECT POWER FROM TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD LATHE 1. Make sure the workpiece is clamped securely between centers before starting the wood lathe. 2. Before machining the workpiece, make sure that the tailstock is locked securely without movement. 3. Do not attempt to measure the workpiece size while the machine is running. 4.
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LOOSE PARTS BAG Remove the machine from the carton and ensure that all parts present and free from damage. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor immediately. Do not attempt to assemble or operate the machine without all parts present and in working order.
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WOOD LATHE LEGEND 1. Headstock 11. Tool rest 2. Face Plate 12. Tool rest base 3. Spindle motor 13. Tool rest fix lever 4. Spindle speed readout 14. Tool rest base fix lever 5. ON/OFF Switch 15. Tailstock live center 6.
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MOUNTING WOOD LATHE ON STAND 1. Have others nearby and ready to lend a hand, as help will be required for lifting the lathe, and for lining up and securing the bed to the stand. 2. Align the three holes in each end of the tool tray with the corresponding holes in the right and left stands.(Fig.1) 3.
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MOUNTING FREQUENCY INVERTER The frequency inverter is used to control the spindle speed and provides a variable speed change. The frequency inverter should be mounted in left stand of the wood lathe. Align the 4 holes on the frequency inverter with those on the left stand. Tighten the frequency inverter with round head screws 3/16”-24UNC 1/4”.
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STARTING AND STOPPING SPINDLE The spindles ON and OFF switches are located on the front of the headstock. To star the spindle running, press the green (ON) switch. To stop the spindle running, press the red (OFF) switch. An additional emergency stop switch is supplied with machine. After pressing the emergency stop switch, you have to press the green ON switch to re-start spindle running.
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CHANGING SPINDLE SPEED RANGE The spindle provides 3 ranges of speed – high, medium and low. The high speed range is from 0 to 3,750 rpm. Medium speed range is from 0 to 2,000 rpm. Low speed range is from 0 to 1,000 rpm. Spindle speed ranges are shown on the speed chart attached to the inside of the headstock cover.
CHANGING SPINDLE SPEED The spindle speed is controlled by a frequency inverter which provides variable speed change. The spindle provides 3 ranges of speed—high, medium and low. The range of speed is shown on the speed chart attached to the headstock. Change the spindle speed as follows: 1.
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HEADSTOCK INDEXING 1. The headstock can be swiveled to desired angles. 2. To rotate the headstock, loosen the headstock fix lever which is located at the left side of the headstock. Pull the indexing pin out to release the headstock. 3.
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MOUNTING AND REMOVING HEADSTOCK CENTER AND TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source before mounting or removing the headstock and tailstock center. 2. Fit the spur center into the spindle taper hole or fit the tailstock center into the tailstock quill taper hole.
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PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 650-1 58” 650-2 Headstock Body 16” 650-3 Headstock Cover 650-4 Headstock Side Cover 650-5 Round Cross Head Screw #10-24-UNC 650-6 Handle 650-7 Set Screw 1/4”*3/8” 650-8 Tailstock Hand wheel 5” 650-9 Handle 5/16” 650-10 Stop Rod 3/8"...
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PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 650-93 Frequency Inverter 110V 650-93B Frequency Inverter 220V 650-94 Junction Box 650-95 Wire Clamp 650-96 Hose 1” 650-97 Power Wire 650-98 Motor Wire 650-99 Speed Control Set (VR) 650-100 Motor 1.5HP 110V 650-100B Motor 1.5HP 220V 650-101 Knob...
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