Axminster Professional AP406WL Original Instructions Manual page 6

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Please take some time to read the section entitled
"Illustration and Description" to identify the
various parts of your machine so that you are familiar
with the terminology we will use to enable you
to set up and operate your table lathe safely and
correctly.
The lathe and its accessories will arrive coated with
corrosion preventative grease. This will need to
Unpack your new 1628 Variable Speed Lathe and recycle the packaging responsibly.
The cardboard packaging is biodegradable.
Lathe Assembly (Code: 107656)
The majority of the machine comes fully assembled, the remaining items to be assembled is described below.
Locate the motor plate handle (E) and screw it into
the pre-drilled hole in the motor tension bracket, see
figure 1
Figure 01
E
We recommend you remove the headstock, tool
rest and tailstock from the lathe bed before
lifting the lathe assembly off the pallet as the
lathe is very heavy.
1. Loosen the headstock stop bracket (a), to the
left side of the lathe bed and with help slide the
headstock off the lathe bed and place safely aside,
see figures 2-3.
2. Remove the tailstock stop rod (b) from the right
hand side of the lathe bed and remove both the
tailstock and tool rest assembly and place safely
aside. (See figures 4-5-6)
WARNING: The wood lathe is a heavy machine, it is advisable to use a lifting
device such as a hoist, scissor lift or seek help when assembling the lathe.
be cleaned from the lathe, its components and
accessories prior to it being set up.
Use degreaser to remove the barrier grease. Be
warned, it will stain if you splash it on clothing etc.,
wear overalls, rubber gloves are also a good idea,
as is eye protection. After cleaning, lightly coat the
machine with a thin layer of light wax. If you used
paraffin/kerosene make sure you apply this thin film
sooner rather than later.
Remove the headstock from the lathe bed
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Figure 02
Headstock stop bracket
a
Figure 03