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Rikon Power Tools 70-200EVS Owner's Manual

Rikon 70-200evs variable speed mini lathe
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Variable Speed Mini Lathe
Model: 70-200EVS
Record the serial number and date of purchase
in your manual for future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
For more information:
www.rikontools.com
info@rikontools.com
or
For Parts or Questions:
techsupport@rikontools.com
877-884-5167
or
Part # 70-200EVSM1

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  • Page 1 Variable Speed Mini Lathe Model: 70-200EVS Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial number: Date of purchase: For more information: www.rikontools.com info@rikontools.com For Parts or Questions: techsupport@rikontools.com 877-884-5167 Part # 70-200EVSM1...
  • Page 2 Index GENERAL INFORMATION Foreword MACHINE DESCRIPTION Machine identification Getting to know your machine Technical specification Recommended protective clothing Noise emission Prescribed use of the machine Hazards Safety instructions for mini lathe INSTALLATION Installing tool rest and base on lathe bed Attaching spur center on the headstock Attaching live center on the tailstock Installing tool holder on the lathe bed...

  • Page 3: General Information

    1. General Information FOREWORD This manual must be read and understood before operating the machine. This will provide a better working knowledge of the machine, for increased safety and to obtain the best results. 2. Machine Description MACHINE IDENTIFICATION There is a plastic identification plate fixed to the machine, containing the specifications, serial number. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Lifting handle Tool rest base...

  • Page 4: Technical Specification

    2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION 70-200EVS Swing over bed 12" Swing over tool rest base 9-1/2" Working distance between centers 16" Motor 110V/60Hz, 1/2HP Speeds Electronic Variable Speed ranges 400-850, 750-1600, 1500-3000 RPM Spindle thread 1" x 8TPI Headstock taper Tailstock taper Hole through spindle 3/8"...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions For Mini Lathe

    2.8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINI LATHES A mini lathe is a tool which due to operator carelessness, cause serious personal injury. It is therefore strongly recommended you read and observe: 1. Do not operate this machine until you have read all of the following instructions. 2.

  • Page 6: Installation

    3. Installation CAUTION The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must FIG. 1 be in the OFF position until assembly is complete. Tool rest 3.1 INSTALLING TOOL REST AND BASE ON Locking arm LATHE BED - Remove the tailstock assembly by releasing the locking handle and sliding the assembly off the end of the lathe bed.

  • Page 7: Knockout Bar

    3.4 INSTALLING TOOL HOLDER ON THE LATHE BED FIG. 4 - Located the tool holder from the carton, and install it onto the lathe bed with two pan head screws. (See FIG.4) Tool holder FIG. 5 3.5 SECURE LATHE TO A SOLID WORK SURFACE - The lathe must be attached to a solid work surface or stand.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Tool Rest

    4.2 INSTALLING OR UNINSTALLING THE FIG. 8 FACEPLATE TO THE HEADSTOCK - Thread the faceplate clockwise onto the headstock spindle. Next, engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning, and tighten faceplate with supplied wrench. (See FIG.8) Faceplate Spindle lock - Engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning and loosen faceplate with supplied wrench.

  • Page 9: Changing Spindle Speeds

    FIG. 12 - To adjust tailstock arm in or out, loosen locking arm and turn handwheel. When the tailstock arm is in a desired position, Tailstock arm tighten locking arm. (See FIG.12) Locking arm Handwheel Locking lever 4.5 CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS(FIG.13) - The lathe features three step motor and headstock spindle FIG.

  • Page 10: Typical Operations

    5. Operations FIG. 14 CAUTION Disengage spindle lock before turning the machine on. 5.1. ON/OFF SWITCH (See FIG.14) · To switch ON = press green switch button. · To switch OFF = press red switch button. · To micro-adjust motor speed = Turn micro-adjusting knob. FIG.

  • Page 11: Electrical Requirements

    7. Electrical Requirements In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec- tric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

  • Page 12: Parts Diagram

    9. Parts Diagram...

  • Page 13: Parts List

    Parts List Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Handwheel Locknut M8 Bearing Hex. Socket head screw Wave washer Spring washer 6 Retaining ring Belt tension handle Spindle head Locking arm Spindle lock pin Motor Spring Pan head screw Spindle lock tube Switch box Spindle lock nut Pan head screw...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 15: Warranty

    11. Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date the product was purchased at retail. This warranty may not be transferred.
  • Page 16 For more information: 16 Progress Rd. Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com Copyright RIKON Power Tools, Inc. 2009 Printed in China 9/09...

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