Changing Spindle Speed Range - General International 25-300QC M1 Setup & Operation Manual

14” x 30” wood lathe
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S S P P E E E E D D R R E E C C O O M M M M E E N N D D A A T T I I O O N N S S
REFERENCE CHART FOR SPINDLE SPEED SELECTION
ROUGHING
WORKPIECE
DIAMETER
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM)
1500
UNDER 2"
700
2 - 4"
500
4 - 6"
380
6 - 8"
300
8 - 10"
250
10 - 12"
200
12 - 14"
Use the chart as a basic guideline for selecting the
appropriate spindle speed.

CHANGING SPINDLE SPEED RANGE

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE OPENING THE BELT GUARD OR BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
1. To access the belt and pulleys, loosen the belt
guard lock knob A and open the belt guard locat-
ed on the headstock.
4. Set the belt by hand to the required pulley posi-
tion (High/Low), D.
5. Push the belt tension release lever C forward to re-
tension the belt, and then tighten the belt tension
locking lever B.
6. To verify the belt positioning and ensure the belt
will run smooth on the pulleys; rotate the flywheel E
by hand to turn the spindle while observing the belt
movement. If the belt moves smoothly close the belt
guard – if the belt wobbles between the pulleys
repeat steps 2-5 as needed.
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GENERAL
FINISHING
CUTTING
3000
3600
1500
2400
1000
1500
700
1100
600
700
400
500
250
400
A
2 2 S S P P E E E E D D R R A A N N G G E E S S
MOTOR
High: 500 TO 3600 RPM
Low: 170 TO 1200 RPM
SPINDLE
Changing between the 2 speed ranges requires
moving the drive belt from one set of drive pulleys to
another.
C
B
2. Release the belt tension locking lever B.
3.
Remove the tension on the belt by pulling the
belt tension release lever C towards you.
D
E
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