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Lumber Jack VSL2200 Safety And Operating Manual

20" x 32" wood lathe
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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
20" x 32" Wood Lathe
VSL2200
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION

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  • Page 1 SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL 20" x 32" Wood Lathe VSL2200 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION...
  • Page 2 1. Safety Operating Instructions ▲Explains the meaning and use of the warning notes included in the operating instructions ▲Points out the dangers that might arise for you or others if these instructions are not observed. ▲Informs you how to avoid dangers. In addition to these operation instructions, please observe ▲The applicable laws and regulations ▲The statutory provisions for accident prevention...

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating the machine. Learn the machine’s application and limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar. Always wear approved safety glasses or a face shield when operating or observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday eyeglasses are not approved safety glasses.
  • Page 4 1.3 Safety instructions for wood turning lathe Serious injury or death can occur from getting entangled in, crushed between, or struck by rotating parts on a lathe! Rotating workpieces can come loose and strike operator or bystanders with deadly force if they are improperly secured, rotated too fast, or are not strong enough for the rotational forces required for turning.

  • Page 5: Safety Devices

    Commonly caused by poor workpiece selection/preparation, improper tool usage, or improper machine setup or tool rest adjustment. Use correct tool. Take light cuts, use low speeds, and firmly support SAFELY PERFORM tool with both hands. ROUGHING Sharp tools cut with less resistance than dull tools. Using dull tools USE SHARP TOOLS increases the risk of tool kickback or grabbing Always allow rotating workpiece to stop on its own.

  • Page 6: Safety Check

    machine operates under electrical voltage and currents and high speed. We have used design and safety engineering to minimise the health risk to personnel resulting from these hazards. If the machine is used and maintained by personnel who are not duly qualified, there may be a risk resulting from incorrect or unsuitable maintenance.

  • Page 7: Technical Specification

    2. Technical Specification The following information represents the dimensions and weight information and the manufacturer‘s approved machine data. 2.1 Specification Motor power (Input w) 2200W 230V No of spindle speed Variable in 2 ranges Spindle speed (rpm) 0-1300 (Low); 0-3550 (High) Spindle and tailstock taper Face plate diameter (mm) Tool rest working width (mm)
  • Page 8 Consider anticipated workpiece sizes and additional space needed for auxiliary stands, work tables, or other machinery when establishing a location for this machine in the shop. Below is the minimum amount of space needed for the machine.

  • Page 9: Needed For Setup

    3. Assembly The wood turning lathe is not delivered preassembled. After unpacking, you need to do some installing work. Transport the wood turning lathe in its packing crate to a place near its final installation site before unpacking it. If the packaging shows signs of possible transport damage, take the necessary precautions not to damage the machine when unpacking.
  • Page 10 In the Accessory box (C), some necessary tools are packed in, please lay them out and check: C1: Four feet C4: Live center and spur center C2: Knockout Rod C5: Index pin C3: Spanner C6: Hexagon wrenches If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials.
  • Page 11 3.4 Assembly The machine must be fully assembled before it can be operated. To ensure the assembly process goes smoothly, first clean any parts that are covered or coated in heavy-duty rust preventative (if applicable). The Lathe should be disconnected from power during assembly. Use an assistant or a hoist to help lift items.
  • Page 12 1. Position stand legs upright, and align them reasonably well. Screw feet into threaded holes of legs. The feet can be adjusted at any time to ensure the Lathe is stable and level. Tighten the hex nuts against bottom of legs to secure height setting.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Headstock

    To test run machine: Clear all setup tools away from machine. Ensure spindle lock is loose to the unlocked position. Set spindle direction switch to neutral position and turn speed control knob all the way counterclockwise. Press Emergency Stop button. Connect machine to power supply.
  • Page 14 3.6.3 Adjusting tool rest The tool rest assembly consists of two components: the tool rest base and the tool rest. The tool rest base moves forward/backward and along the length of the lathe bed. The tool rest rotates and moves up and down in the tool rest base.
  • Page 15 3.6.4 Installing/Removing Headstock Center To install the live center: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Make sure mating surfaces of center and spindle are free of debris and oily substances before inserting center to ensure a good fit and reduce runout.

  • Page 16: Installing Faceplate

    Removing Tailstock Center 1. Loosen quill lock handle. 2. Hold a clean rag under spindle or wear a glove to catch center when you remove it. 3. Rotate handwheel counterclockwise— tailstock quill will retract back into quill, causing center to be forced out.
  • Page 17 Remove the protection cap (from wood particles) when necessary 3.6.8 Adjusting the speed The pulley belt configurations on this lathe provide two speed ranges. Note: Always start at slower speeds for rough cuts and larger workpieces. Use faster speeds for refined cuts and detailed work.
  • Page 18 3.7 User-made shelf (optional) The double ledges on the inside of the Lathe legs provide support for a shelf (not provided), which is convenient for storing larger items while keeping them easily accessible. IMPORTANT TIP: It is unlikely that a full-size shelf can be completely built and then inserted between the Lathe legs.

  • Page 19: Tool Holder

    Tailstock swing away This lathe is fitted with tailstock swing-away function. Under certain working conditions, such as hollowing we could quickly swing the lathe tailstock out of the way. 3.9 Storage in Tailstock Storage in tailstock design on the side of the tailstock is convenient for users to store small accessories such as the centers, spanners etc.

  • Page 20: Operation

    4. Operation The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice machine operator with a basic understanding of how the machine is used during operation, so the machine controls/components discussed later in this manual are easier to understand. Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is not intended to be an instructional guide.
  • Page 21 Make a center mark by using a wood mallet and ▲ tapping point of spur center into center of workpiece on both ends. Using a ⁄ " drill bit, drill a ⁄ " deep hole at center mark ▲ on end of the workpiece to be mounted on headstock spur center.
  • Page 22 4.1.2 Roughing out cut Roughing out is the first step of the lathe operation, which uses the large roughing gouge tool to smooth out sharp corners to make the workpiece cylindrical. When roughing out a workpiece, run the lathe at low speed and always cut downhill, from the large diameter side of the workpiece to the small diameter side.

  • Page 23: Bowl Turning

    4.1.4 Creating coves Using a spindle gouge to create a cove. 1. With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to the workpiece, touch the point of the tool to the workpiece and roll in towards the bottom of the cove. Stop at the bottom, as attempting to go up the opposite side may cause the tool to catch.

  • Page 24: Outboard Turning

    If the mounting screws on the face plate will interfere with the workpiece, a waste block can be used. Shape the waste block so that it is of the same diameter as the face plate. Flatten the mating surfaces of the waste block and the workpiece.

  • Page 25: Turning Tools

    To outboard turn: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Loosen tailstock, slide onto swing-away bed, and rotate out of the way. 3. Remove toolrest base from machine by removing hex nuts and clamp washers located underneath assembly, then slide it out from lathe bed. 4.

  • Page 26: Inspection & Maintenance

    Skew Chisel ▲ A very versatile tool that can be used for planing, squaring, V-cutting, beading, and parting off. The skew chisel is flat, double-ground with one Skew angle is side higher than the other (usually at an angle of approximately 70°...
  • Page 27 Daily: • Clean off dust buildup. • Clean and lubricate lathe bed, spindle, and quill. Monthly: • Belt tension, damage, or wear. • Clean out dust buildup from inside belt/pulley cavity. 5.2 Cleaning Cleaning this lathe is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Motor& Electrical Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine does not 1. Emergency stop button depressed. 1. Twist button clockwise to reset. start or immediately 2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit size. 2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit size. shuts down after 3.

  • Page 29: Wood Lathe Operation

    6.2 Wood lathe operation Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Bad surface 1. Dull tooling or wrong tool used for task. 1. Sharpen tooling, select correct tool for operation. finish. 2. Tool height is not 1⁄8" above spindle centerline. 2. Adjust tool rest so tool is 1⁄8" above spindle centerline. 3.
  • Page 30 7. Diagram and part list 26 27 28 29 58 57...

  • Page 31: Part List

    Part list Description Size Description Size Feet Head screw M4x8 Hex nut Hexagon nut Left cast iron leg Tailstock cover Hexagon screw M10x30 Screw Spring washer Screw M4x8 Flat washer Magnet Handle bar Spring washer Handle sleeve Stop bolt Bush Hinge Eccentric rod Hexagon screw...
  • Page 32 Bottom plate Spiral wire Green button Headstock cover Emergency switch Flat washer Potentiometer Screw M5x10 Transfer switch Spindle pulley Screw M4x10 Screw M8x10 Control box cover Stop washer control box Round nut Magnet Head of knock out rod Screw M4x10 Screw M8x10 Locating pin...

  • Page 33: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring diagram...

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    Unit C, Manders Ind. Est., Old Heat h Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2RP. Declare that the product: Designation: Wood Lathe Model: VSL2200 Complies with the following Directives: Variable Speed Wood Lathe Standards & technical specifications referred to: EC Council Directive 2006/42/EC Machinery Certificate No.

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