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Quick Change
Tool Post
This 500 series quick change tool post allows for
speedy tool changes. Tool registration and index-
ing is also fast and easy with the knurled jack
screw assembly. The tool post is precision ground
and hardened. The internal mechanism is a piston
type design that locks the tool holder in place with
superior rigidity (Figure 39).
Figure 39. Tool holder and tool post.
G0600 20" x 60" Big Bore Lathe
Foot Brake
The Model G0600 lathe comes equipped with
a foot brake (see Figure 40). The foot brake is
intended to be used primarily as a time saving
tool. The best method for using the foot brake is
turn the spindle lever OFF, then step on the foot
brake partially to stop the spindle.
Fully pushing the footbrake while the spindle is
ON will kill the power to the motor and bring the
spindle to a stop. Stopping the spindle in this
manner is harder on the lathe gearbox, brake pad,
and belts. This type of brake application should
be reserved for panic situations. Once stopped,
the spindle lever will then need to be returned to
the neutral position.
Note: Do not confuse this feature with the emer-
gency stop button. The emergency stop button
cuts power to the machine and does not apply the
brake. This button must be reset to restore power
to the lathe.
Foot Brake
Figure 40. Foot brake and spindle ON/OFF
lever.
Spindle ON/OFF Lever
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