Rikon Power Tools 70-150VSR Operator's Manual page 10

TOOL REST CONTROLS
1. TOOL REST BODY LOCK HANDLE: (FIG. 4, A) This
cam action lever handle locks the tool rest base (B) down in
position on the lathe bed. Unlock handle to position the tool
rest in any location along the lathe bed. Tighten the handle
when the tool rest is properly located for safe turning of the
workpiece. See page 12 for adjusting clamping pressure.
2. TOOL REST LOCK HANDLE: (C) Locks the tool rest in
position for supporting your tools during turning. Unlock the
handle to adjust the tool rest at a specific angle, or height.
Tighten handle when properly positioned.
NOTE: The handle is spring loaded on its internal bolt. To
change the handle position, pull the handle out, rotate it to
the position you desire, then release the handle and it will
align itself back onto the bolt.
TAILSTOCK CONTROLS
1. TAILSTOCK LOCK HANDLE: (FIG. 5, D) Locks the
tailstock in position along the length of the lathe bed.
Unlock the cam lever handle to position the tool rest to
move the tailstock. Tighten handle when properly posi-
tioned. See page 12 for adjusting clamping pressure.
2. TAILSTOCK QUILL LOCK HANDLE: (E) Secures the
tailstock quill in position. Unlock the handle to move the
quill, with live center, forward or backwards. Tighten the
locking handle when the quill is finally positioned.
3. TAILSTOCK QUILL HANDWHEEL: (F) The handwheel
advances or retracts the quill 0 to 3-1/2". The tailstock quill
lock handle (E) must be loose to move the quill.
4. TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER: (G) Used for turning be-
tween centers. The Live Center (#20C) and the Quill (#6C)
have MT-2 tapers. Remove the live center by retracting the
quill until the center loosens, or use the knockout bar.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
The lathe features a corded Control Box (FIG. 6, #E1) with
magnets on its back that allow it to be positioned on the
face of the headstock or anywhere along the lathe's bed!
Wherever it is most comfortable for the turner to quickly
access the controls to regulate turning speeds, direction of
spindle rotation or to stop the lathe.
1. 'ON' BUTTON: (FIG. 6, A) Push the green Button so
that it turns the lathe ON. Push the red 'mushroom' Button
(B) to turn the lathe OFF.
2. 'STOP' BUTTON: (B) Push in the extended red Button
to stop the lathe. To restart the lathe, rotate the OFF but-
ton clockwise and it will pop out to reset itself. Then press
the 'ON' button to restart the lathe.
OPERATION
G
A
3. FORWARD / REVERSE SWITCH: (FIG. 6, C) This
selector switch will change the direction that the spindle
turns - clockwise (forward) or counter-clockwise (reverse).
has completely stopped. Should the switch be changed
while the lathe is operating, the machine will automatically
turn off in 'protection' mode. The Digital Readout will show
an error code reading.
Turn off the lathe by pushing the large red OFF button (B)
and the digital reading will go out, and the control box will
reset. Rotate the Off button clockwise and it will pop out
to reset itself. Then put the forward/reverse switch to the
desired setting (FWD or REV) and the lathe can be turned
back on to continue your work.
NOTE: See page 15 for a list of Electronic Digital Codes.
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B
A
FIG. 4
E
D
FIG. 5
E
B
FIG. 6
Only change rotation direction when the spindle
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C
F
D
C