Product identification 1.2 Customer service .............3 1.3 Limitation of liability..........3 Woodturning lathe Item number 2 Safety..............3 2.1 Symbol explanation..........3 DB 305 VARIO 5920305 2.2 Operator responsibility ..........4 DB 460 XL VARIO 5920462 2.3 Staff qualification............5 2.4 Personal protective equipment ........5 2.5 Safety markings on the machine......6...
Introduction Introduction 1.3 Limitation of liability Congratulations on purchasing your HOLZSTAR All information and notes in these operating instructions woodturning lathe. were summarised while taking applicable standards and Please read the operating instructions carefully rules, the state-of-the-art technology and our long-term before commissioning.
Safety 2.2 Obligations of the operating company The operating company or operator is the person who independently operates the woodturning lathe for DANGER! commercial reasons, or leaves it to a third party for use This combination of symbol and signal word indicates or application, and who bears the legal product an imminently hazardous situation which will result in responsibility for the protection of the user, the staff or for...
Safety 2.3 Qualification of personnel Manufacturer: Certain works may only be performed by specialist The different tasks described in this manual represent personnel of the manufacturer. Other personnel is not different requirements to the qualification of the persons authorized to perform these works. Please contact our entrusted with these tasks.
Safety 2.5 Safety markings on the Cover circuit breaker machine NOTE! The following safety markings affixed to the woodturning lathe (Fig. 1) must be observed and followed. The cover circuit breaker is located under the front cover. If the cover is not fitted or closed, the switch prevents the motor from starting.
Safety - Only operate the machine with all the safety devices 2.9 Machine-specific safety measures attached correctly and do not make any modifications to the machine. - The wood dust produced when machining materials - Before each use of the woodturning lathe, make can pose a health risk.
- Risk of injury from flying workpiece parts. Weight 19 kg 38 kg - Risk of injury (particularly cuts) from improper handling/guidance of tools. 4.1 Rating plate Fig. 2: DB 305 VARIO rating plate DB Vario Serie | Version 1.01...
Transport, packaging, storage Transport, packaging, storage 5.3 Packaging All packaging materials and packaging aids used for the woodturning lathe are recyclable and must therefore 5.1 Delivery and transport always be recycled. The delivery packaging is made of cardboard, so please Delivery dispose carefully by having it chopped up and given to the recycling collection.
1x Turning steel support 150 mm 1x Turning steel support 300 mm 1x Clamping disc 145 mm 1x Fourspur drive centre 1x Travelling centre 6.3 Accessories Fig. 3: Woodturning lathe DB 305 VARIO Description Item no. Compatible with 1 Tailstock DB 305...
- The support surface must be level, firm and free of vibrations. 11 mm 11 mm - The support surface must not be permeable to Fig. 4: Mounting on DB 305 VARIO lubricants. - The installation room or workspace must be dry and Locking lever well ventilated.
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Setting up and connecting NOTE: Since the headstock shaft is belt- driven, it rotates freely if not held while the face plate is tightened or loosened. Step 3: Insert the tip of the locating rod (item 3, Fig. 6) into one of the slots on the side of the headstock shaft.
Prior to commissioning Prior to commissioning 7.3 Electrical connection DANGER! ATTENTION! Risk of death from electric shock! There is a danger of life in case of contact with cur- Before starting up the machine, check the electrical rent running through components. Switched on elec- connection, cables and contacts.
There is danger to life for the operator and for other persons if they do not comply with the following rules. 9.3.1 DB 305 VARIO - The woodturning lathe may only be operated by one person. Other persons must not enter the working area during operation.
Operating the woodturning lathe Speed control Changing belts to change speed ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Only remove the protective cover when the woodturn- Always set the speed control to the lowest setting be- ing lathe is disconnected from the power supply. fore starting the woodturning lathe. Never start the Every time you reposition the V-belt, always close and lathe at maximum speed! secure the protective cover afterwards.
Operating the woodturning lathe Turn the handwheel clockwise to extend the spindle, and anti-clockwise to retract the spindle. Lock the tailstock locking lever (item 1, Fig. 11) and the spindle locking lever (item 2, Fig. 11) before operating the woodturning lathe. The tailstock spindle is hollow and can be accessed from the handwheel end.
Operating the woodturning lathe To do this, guide a long rod or screwdriver through one of 9.10 Position of the tool rest the headstock bearings towards the opposite bearing. Knock hard to remove the bearing from the cast part. Position the tool rest approximately 3.2 mm away from When knocking out the bearing, make sure that the the edge of the workpiece and approximately 3.2 mm circlips (item 13) are not damaged.
Care, maintenance and overhaul/repair 10 Care, maintenance and Step 6: Check the machine regularly for the following: - Appropriate tension of the drive belt overhaul/repair - Loose screws, bolts and nuts - Worn or damaged switches DANGER! Step 7: Check the drive belt every 6 months, or monthly Risk of death from electric shock! if used daily, and replace if worn or damaged.
Troubleshooting 11 Troubleshooting Failures Possible cause Remedial action The surface of the workpiece is too 1. Turning tool blunt 1. Resharpen the turning tool rough 2. Turning tool bounces 2. Hold the turning tool with less overhang The workpiece becomes conical 1.
You wish to order a motor for woodturning lathe recycling. Your contribution to the correct disposal of this DB 305 VARIO. The number of the motor is 41 in the product will protect the environment and the health of spare parts drawing.
Spare parts 13.2 Spare part drawings Spare parts drawing DB 305 VARIO Fig. 14: Spare parts drawing DB 305 VARIO DB Vario Serie | Version 1.01...
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Spare parts Parts list DB 305 VARIO Item Designation Quantity Size Item number Machine bed 0592030501 Fence 0592030502 Screw* M5x8 Screw* M6x8 Handwheel 0592030505 Tailstock 0592030506 Clamping screw of spindle sleeve M6x18 0592030507 Cylinder screw* M8x40 Collar 0592030509 Eccentric shaft...
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Spare parts Item Designation Quantity Size Item number Screw* M4x10 Screw* M8x25 Screw* M6x16 Motor plate 0592030540 Motor 230V~, 250W, 0592030541 1.7A Warning sticker 0592030542 Circlip Ø8 042SR8W Tool rest holder 0592030544 Eyebolt 0592030545 Clamping washer 0592030546 Nut* Spacer sleeve 0592030548 Eccentric rod 0592030549...
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Spare parts Spare parts drawing DB 460 XL VARIO Fig. 15: Spare parts drawing DB 460 XL VARIO DB Vario Serie | Version 1.01...
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Spare parts Parts list DB 460 XL VARIO Item Designation Quantity Size Item number Handwheel 0592046201 Hexagon socket screw* M6x12 Distance collet 0592046203 Ball bearing 6005 0406005R Hexagon socket screw* M8x25 Washer Ø 8 Headstock cover plate 0592046207 Twist grip 0592046208 Twist grip 0592046209...
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Spare parts Item Designation Quantity Size Item number Guide bolt 0592046237 Machine bed 0592046238 Mounting plate 0592046239 Hexagon socket screw* M10x12 Clamping washer 0592046241 Nut* 43 - 46 Belt tension clamping lever 0592046245CPL Hexagon socket screw* M8x12 Motor plate 0592046248 Washer* Ø6 Washer*...
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Spare parts Item Designation Quantity Size Item number Circlip Ø9 042SR9W Washer* Ø8 Flat-head screw* M6x16 Machine bed extension 0592046277 Machine bed cover plate 0592046278 Screw* M5x8 Cover 0592046280 Digital display 0592046281 Screw* M4x18 Transformer 0592046283 Rotary encoder 0592046284 * Standard part, available from specialist dealers DB Vario Serie | Version 1.01...
Electrical circuit diagrams 14 Electrical circuit diagrams Electrical circuit diagram DB 305 VARIO Switch Brown Blue Yellow/Green Fig. 16: Electrical circuit diagram DB 305 VARIO Electrical circuit diagram DB 460 XL VARIO Brown Blue Yellow/Green Switch Variable LED display speed control Fig.
D-96103 Hallstadt, Germany hereby declares that the following product Product group: Holzstar® woodworking machines Machine type: Woodturning lathe Designation of the machine: Item number: DB 305 VARIO 5920305 DB 460 XL VARIO 5920462 Serial number *: ___________________ 20____ Year of manufacture *:...
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