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Red Wing Lathe Manual Models: 26, 26A, 16B, 16B-1, 26-TS, 26A-TS, 26A-KIT and 26-KIT For Your Safety: Read this Manual before operating your Handler Lathe. Always wear eye protection while using power tools.
3. Always use a dust collector when performing polishing or grinding operations. 4. Read and follow all instructions contained in this manual regarding “tool safety.” Handler manufactures a full line of Chucks, Splash Hoods, Dust Collectors, and Protective Shields. Contact us at the number below to request a Handler...
Setting Up 1. Remove the lathe from the carton and place it in NOTE: The No. 26, 26A, lathes are constructed to function a suitable location on a sturdy horizontal surface. on two speeds. Low speed is 1725 RPM and high speed is 3450 RPM.
General Care and Maintenance For all Models For all Models CLEAN COLLETS EVERY 30 DAYS REPLACING WORN COLLETS 1. With lathe switch OFF and clutch handle straight down, When tools (chucks) burrs, etc. Begin to slip, collets should (collets open) unscrew outer collet with collet wrench. be replaced.
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Chuck/Changer Installation Chuck/Changer Comes Installed on models 16B and 16B-1. Kit available for purchase separately SKU:16 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Pressure applied here screw 1. Remove the chuck remover 3. Using emery cloth remove burs, 5. Tighten set screw to mark the shaft completely from the right side (or rust or paint from the 1 /2”...
Chuck/Changer Kit Care and Other Information CAUTION USE OF 3/32” DIAMETER SHANK TOOLS IN Chuck/ CHANGER DO NOT attempt to operate Chuck/Changer unless it is 1. With handle straight down, insert tool in inner collet to properly installed on lathe. desired depth.
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Additional Accessories for all models sold with accessories available. Handlermfg.com The Handler Chuck/Changer was designed to provide full automatic, precision changing of 1/4” [6.3mm] and 3/32” [2.4mm] diameter burs, mandrels and chuck accessories with the slight movement of a handle while the motor is turning.
LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty period is 2 year for Handler Red Wing Lathes. Handler manufacturing, LLC warrants, to the original purchaser only, that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for the applicable period of time indicated above following the purchase date.