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WOOD LATHE model no. 055-6793-6 IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTION Please read this manual carefully before running this MANUAL wood lathe and save it for reference.
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 headline bars TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS headline bars Quick Start Guide Specifications Safety Guidelines continuation tabs continuation tabs Know Your Wood Lathe Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions Maintenance...
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SPECIFICATIONS (1) • Place the wrench (2) over the Motor 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 3.3 A flats on the faceplate. • Insert the tip of the push-out rod Speeds 500–3500 RPM...
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SAFETY GUIDELINES • DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY •...
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 USE SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR PROTECTION: • ALWAYS WEAR eye protection. • DO NOT wear gloves, necktie or loose clothing. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CUL REQUIREMENTS. FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage.
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions Recommended size for extension cords are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly...
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description 7" Tool rest Tailstock cup centre Hand wheel Reset button Safety key continuation tabs continuation tabs Faceplate Tool caddy Push-out rod 8 mm Hex key notes notes 5 mm Hex key 4 mm Hex key 4.5"...
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Between centres: PACKAGE CONTENTS A dimension representing the maximum length of a workpiece that can be turned between centres. Also a method of holding a workpiece by mounting it between the Description Qty.
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during Description Qty. Illustration shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SPRING-LOADED LOCK LEVERS • While gripping the push-out rod firmly, turn the wrench to either tighten or loosen (Fig. 3) the faceplate. • Remove the push-out rod and wrench.
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL BOX INSTALLING TOOL REST (Fig. 8) The variable speed control box contains the electrical connections to the motor, and A 7” and a 4 1/2” tool rest are included.
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Move the switch to the On position to start the motor. Electric current is immediately USING TOOL REST (Fig. 10) applied to the motor. Wait for the one-to-three-second second delay in activation •...
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Problem Possible Causes Solution • Blow out dust accumulation inside the motor, housing, and bed assembly frequently. Quality of cut is poor. • Cutting tool is above •...
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055-6793-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description Qty. Description Qty. Hexagon socket screws M8 x 30 Screw Adjustment shaft Spring washer 8 Flat washer 8 Eccentric shaft (B) Pulley Bearing Hexagon socket screws M5 x 12...
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This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of Notice to Consumer...
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