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Summary of Contents for Excelsior Rockler
- Page 1 Excelsior Mini Lathe Instructions Effective December 2021 Review full instructions prior to use for important safety information. Always check Rockler.com to confirm that you are using the most recent version of instructions for your product.
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Page 2: General Safety Warnings
This product is designed only for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified or used for any manner not described in these instructions. Use only recommended accessories. Before using the Excelsior Mini Lathe: READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS READILY AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. - Page 3 Safe Use > Connect only to a properly grounded outlet, > Do NOT lift more than you are able. If the Excelsior Mini preferably a GFCI outlet. In the event of a malfunction Lathe feels too heavy for you to lift on you own, obtain the or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least help of another adult to lift the unit into position.
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS CONTINUED > Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, best and safest performance. Follow instructions for mounting and any other conditions that could affect its lubricating and changing accessories.
- Page 5 Support at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com. Keep all packaging in case the product will need to be returned. > Do NOT lift more than you are able. If the Excelsior Mini Lathe feels too heavy for you to lift on you own, obtain The unpainted surfaces of the lathe, such as the bed, have been the help of another adult to lift the unit into position.
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Page 6: Getting Set Up
> Do NOT lift more than you are able. If the Excelsior Mini Lathe feels too heavy for you to lift on you own, obtain >... - Page 7 1/2".) Spin the Headstock Wheel by hand to make sure the drive belt doesn’t wander or drift. The Excelsior Mini Lathe can be set at five different speeds: 760 rpm, 1,100 rpm, 1,600 rpm, 2,200 rpm. and 3,200 rpm. Fig. 2.
- Page 8 Mounting a Workpiece Between Centers (Spindle Turning) 7. Continuing to hold the blank, loosen the Quill Lock Handle. Carefully turn the Quill Handwheel to advance the Live Center, making sure to line up the tip with the center of the “X” on the end of the blank. Once the tip of the Live >...
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Page 9: Maintenance
Maintenance > Vacuum dust and debris from lathe regularly. Keep > Excelsior Mini Lathe Replacement Belt is available from Lathe Bed clean. Rockler (29424, sold separately). > If rust appears on cast iron Lathe Bed, carefully remove 1. - Page 10 (Speeds for spindle turning are higher than speeds for bowl turning; in general, the larger the diameter of the workpiece, the slower the speed.) Check Rockler.com for updates. If you have further questions, please contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com...
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Page 12: Parts List
M8 x 25 Hex Socket Head Screw Bolt M6 x 10 Hex Socket Set Screw Handle Motor Pulley Moving Knob Hex Socket Head Screw Stationary Knob 33207 Distributed by Rockler Companies, Inc. 1-800-279-4441 Rev 12/21 4365 Willow Dr. Medina, MN 55340 www.rockler.com...
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