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Wen ML712 Instruction Manual

Wen ML712 Instruction Manual

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MODEL ML712, ML716
VARIABLE SPEED
BENCHTOP METAL LATHE
Instruction Manual
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ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged,
trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use
your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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  • Page 1 1-847-429-9263 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WELCOME Introduction ..................... 3 Specifications ....................3 SAFETY General Safety Rules ..................4 Metal Lathe Safety Warnings ................6 Electrical Information ..................7 BEFORE OPERATING Know Your Metal Lathe ..................8 Unpacking & Packing List ................10 Assembly ....................... 10 OPERATION &...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Metal Lathe. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool.

  • Page 4: Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

  • Page 6: Metal Lathe Safety Warnings

    METAL LATHE SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. METAL LATHE SAFETY 1. This lathe is designed and intended for use by prop- 14.

  • Page 7: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

  • Page 8: Before Operating

    KNOW YOUR METAL LATHE...
  • Page 9 KNOW YOUR METAL LATHE 1. Headstock 7. Tailstock Lock Nut 13. Cross Slide Handle 2. Spindle 8. Compound Slide Handle 14. Automatic Feed Lever 3. Lathe Control Panel 9. Thread-Cutting Lead Screw 15. Manual (Carriage) Feed Lever 4. Gear Train Cover 10.

  • Page 10: Unpacking & Packing List

    UNPACKING & PACKING LIST UNPACKING With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, such as one of your in-laws, carefully remove the metal lathe from the packaging and place it on a sturdy, flat surface. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until everything is removed.

  • Page 11: Operation & Maintenance

    The headstock (Fig. 2 - 1) contains the motor, pulleys and the drive belt that turn the spindle used to create Model ML712 your workpiece. The spindle (Fig. 2 - 2) has a MT3 taper for use in conjunction with a face plate or chuck. The...
  • Page 12 OPERATION COMPOUND SLIDE Fig. 4 The compound slide (Fig. 4 - 1) works similarly to the cross slide, with a small handle (Fig. 4 - 2) and a scale with tick marks every 0.001”. The compound slide can be fed back and forth with this handle, similar to the cross slide.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TAILSTOCK Fig. 7 The tailstock (Fig. 7) is located on the bed opposite of the headstock. It can be moved along the bed by loosening the 17mm nut (Fig. 7 - 4) and pushing the tailstock to the desired position. When it is in the desired spot, tighten the 17mm nut to lock it in place.
  • Page 14 OPERATION OFFSETTING YOUR TAILSTOCK WARNING! The tailstock comes from the factory properly aligned with the headstock. The tailstock can also be used in an offset position to help turn tapers on a work piece. Adjusting the tailstock into an offset position requires removing the tailstock from the bed and adjusting the offset screw on the bottom of the tailstock.
  • Page 15 OPERATION GEAR TRAIN WARNING! Before making any of these adjustments, turn off and unplug the lathe from its power source. NOTE: This lathe is designed METRIC THREAD PITCH Fig. 8 for use with plastic gears. This CHART is intentional, so that if you Gear Size (mm) make a mistake and a gear or Pitch...
  • Page 16 OPERATION NORMAL OPERATION Before starting a turning, always plan your work ahead of time. Create a drawing or plan with all of the dimensions you desire for the workpiece. Make sure to have all the measuring tools you will need to double and triple check your cuts.
  • Page 17 OPERATION AUTOMATIC FEED Once you have the cross slide set in position double check the following: 1. The auto feed direction lever is set to FORWARD. 2. The auto feed lever is disengaged from the lead screw. 3. You are in the appropriate speed selection range of HIGH/LOW. 4.
  • Page 18 OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING In order to perform a bevel cut, it is necessary to use the compound slide as well as the cross slide. To align the compound slide for a bevel cut, align it to the proper angle following the procedure in the “Compound Slide” section on page 12.
  • Page 19 OPERATION CHANGING THE JAWS IN YOUR CHUCK (FIG. 9) Fig. 9 1. Make sure your lathe is turned off and unplugged. 2. Insert the chuck key into the square hole of the chuck. Turn the chuck key counterclockwise until all of the jaws come out of the chuck.
  • Page 20 50 hours of operation. NOTE: Replacement carbon brushes (part no. 3455-137.1) Carbon can be ordered at wenproducts.com. Only genuine WEN re- Brush placement brushes designed specifically for your tool should Length be used.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Before each use make sure to check all of the parts of the lathe for any loose bolts or connections. Leave the gear cover on to prevent chips from interfering with the geartrain. Make any adjustments to connections as necessary to ensure all the parts are connected and will stay together during operation.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Emergency button is stuck down. 1. Try and release the button or replace it. 2. Fuse blown. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Check for any visible damage, and check with a 3. Damaged wiring. multimeter for correct wiring. 4.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Workpiece unbalanced. 1. Center the workpiece and reinstall Machine 2. Loose or broken belts. 2. Tighten or replace. vibrates when 3. Pulleys misaligned. 3. Align pulleys. started and 4. Broken gear. 4. Inspect the gears and replace if needed. when allowed 5.

  • Page 24: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MODEL ML712...
  • Page 25 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MODEL ML712 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 3455-001 Bed Way 3455-041 Headstock Cover 3455-002 3 Jaws Chuck 3455-042 Screw M6x20 3455-003 Spindle 3455-043 Gear 45T 3455-004 Set Screw M6x25 3455-044 Shaft 3455-005...
  • Page 26 DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 3455-081 Three-Ball Handle (Large) 3455-124 Clamp Plate 3455-082 Three-Ball Handle (Small) 3455-125 Washer M10 ML712-087 Dial (Imperial) 3455-126 Screw M6x14 ML712-088 Bracket (Imperial) 3455-127 Tailstock Casting ML712-089 Feed Screw (Imperial) 3455-128 Tailstock Screw 3455-086...
  • Page 27 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 3455-166 Screw M5x10 3455-194 Cylinder Pin, 3x8mm 3455-167 Spring Washer, 5mm Self-tapping Screw, 3455-195 ST2.9x4.5 3455-168 Key 3x16 3455-196 Cover 3455-169 Small Spacer 3455-198 Dust Cover 3455-170 Spring 3455-199 Lead Screw Cover...
  • Page 28 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MODEL ML716...
  • Page 29 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MODEL ML716 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. ML716-001 Bed Way 3455-041 Headstock Cover 3455-002 3 Jaws Chuck 3455-042 Screw M6x20 3455-003 Spindle 3455-043 Gear 45T 3455-004 Set Screw M6x25 3455-044 Shaft 3455-005 Nut M6 3455-045 Key 4x8...
  • Page 30 DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 3455-081 Three-Ball Handle (Large) 3455-124 Clamp Plate 3455-082 Three-Ball Handle (Small) 3455-125 Washer M10 ML712-087 Dial (Imperial) 3455-126 Screw M6x14 ML712-088 Bracket (Imperial) 3455-127 Tailstock Casting ML712-089 Feed Screw (Imperial) 3455-128 Tailstock Screw 3455-086...
  • Page 31 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 3455-166 Screw M5x10 3455-194 Cylinder Pin, 3x8mm 3455-167 Spring Washer, 5mm Self-tapping Screw, 3455-195 ST2.9x4.5 3455-168 Key 3x16 3455-196 Cover 3455-169 Small Spacer 3455-198 Dust Cover 3455-170 Spring 3455-199 Lead Screw Cover...

  • Page 32: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship during personal use for a period of two (2) years used for professional or commercial use.

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