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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Midi Variable Speed Lathe WL1216B IMPORTANT For your safety, read instructions carefully before assembling or using this product. Save this manual for Original Instruction future reference. V.1-202005...
- Page 2 INDEX ADJUSTMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION CHANGING BELT SPEEDS FOREWORD ADJUSTING THE LOCKING HANDLES MACHINE IDENTIFICATION CHANGING THE BELT CUSTOMER SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS CHANGING THE BEARINGS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PINDLE INDEXING ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY REGULATIONS MAINTENANCE RESIDUAL RISKS SAFETY AND INFORMATION SIGNALS TROUBLESHOOTING - Electronic Speed Control ACTION CODES SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Page 3: General Information
1. GENERAL INFORMATION FOREWORD Some information and illustrations in this manual may difer from the machine in your possession, since all the configurations inherent in the machine complete with all the optionals are described and illustrated. Therefore, refer only to that information strictly connected with the machine configuration you have purchased. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY REGULATIONS Read carefully the operation and maintenance manual before starting, using, servicing and WARNING carrying out any other operation on the machine. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities for damages to persons or things, which might be caused by any failure to comply with the safety regulations. -
Page 5: Residual Risks
RESIDUAL RISKS Despite observance of all the safety regulations, and use according to the rules described in this manual, residual risks may still be present, among which the most recurring are: - contact with tool - contact with moving parts (belts, pulleys, etc..) - recoil of the piece or part of it - accidents due to wood splinters or fragments - tool insert ejection... -
Page 6: Main Components
3. SPECIFICATIONS MAIN COMPONENTS WL1216B REAR VIEW A. Motor, Mounting Plate & Locking Handle M. Face Plate B. Outboard Bed Cover Plate Door N. Electronic Controls C. Headstock -ON & OFF Switches D. Spindle Lock Knob / Index Pin -Forward / Reverse Switch E. -
Page 7: Electrical Connection
- Replacement of the power supply cable should only be done by a qualified electrician. WARNING To avoid electrocution or fire, any maintenance or repair to electrical system should be done only by qualified electricians using genuine replacement parts. BLUE BROWN YELLOW/GREEN WL1216B Switch WL1216B Control YELLOW/GREEN BLUE BROWN 3.4 NOISE LEVEL... -
Page 8: Installation
4. INSTALLATION The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must be in the OFF position untill WARNING installation is complete. MOVING & INSTALLING THE LATHE 1. When moving the lathe, DO NOT use the headstock assembly, motor, tool rest or tailstock as this may damage the machine. -
Page 9: Operation
Place parts on a protected surface for easy identification and assembly. If any parts are missing or broken, please call WOODFAST Customer Service as soon as possible for replacements. DO NOT turn your machine ON if any of these items are missing. You may cause injury to yourself or damage to the machine. - Page 10 2. HEADSTOCK INDEXING HOLES: (FIG. 5.1.1, B) The largest Spindle Pulley (#7B) has 24 positioning ‘holes’ located around its left side. Each index hole is 15° apart, and marked for reference around the pulley perimeter. Insert the Indexing Pin (A) into one of these holes, and the spindle will be locked so that work can be done on the workpiece.
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Page 11: Tailstock Controls
TAILSTOCK CONTROLS 1. TAILSTOCK LOCK HANDLE: (FIG. 5.3, 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. - Page 12 LATHE BED EXTENSIONS - (OPTIONAL) The WL1216B Lathe features a cast iron bed with both of its ends machined to add bed extensions which will expand the work capabilities for turning. Extensions easily bolt onto the lathe ends for solid support. Extensions and Stand accessories are sold separately.
- Page 13 CHANGING BELT SPEEDS 1. Unplug the lathe from the power source. 2. Open the top Headstock Cover (#14B, FIG. 6.1, A) and the left side, Bed Cover Plate Door (#4A, B) to gain access to the belt and pulleys that are inside of the LOCKED headstock.
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Page 14: Changing The Belt
CHANGING THE BELT Changing the belt requires that the headstock spindle be removed, or half removed, from the headstock casting. Then the new belt can be slipped over the spindle and down inside of the headstock to the motor pulley. LOCKED 1. -
Page 15: Changing The Bearings
CHANGING THE BEARINGS To change the bearings, the whole spindle shaft needs to be shifted right, out of the headstock, towards the tailstock. Then the bearings can be removed from the headstock casting. With the new bearings in place, the spindle shaft assembly can be re-installed, so turning can be resumed. -
Page 16: Maintenance
7. MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn the power switch “OFF” and disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting or maintaining the machine. DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor. Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance. - Page 17 9. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Machine is not plugged in 1. Plug in machine Motor will not start 2. Low voltage 2. Check fuses 3. Loose connection 3. Check plug and all connections 1. Correct the overload condition 1.
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