Axminster AT1416VS User Manual page 12

Changing the Belt Speed
Tighten the lift and shift handle to hold the motor
plate in position. Replace the access panel (A) and
tighten the caphead screw (B) and close the motor
access door (C).
Reconnect the machine to the mains supply. Give
the lathe a little 'burst' to check it all runs smoothly.
When you are satisfied, remove any tools you may
have been using; stow carefully away, the lathe is
now ready to be used again.
Figure 19
Loosen the access panel caphead screw (B)
using a Hex key.
Figure 20
Lower the access panel to give
access to the spindle pulley
B
A
C
Open the motor access door (C), by pulling
the spindle speed LED box towards you.
With the motor access door open, gives
access to the motor pulley.
Loosen the motor's lift and shift handle and lift
the motor plate handle to give enough slack
in the belt to enable it to be moved.
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