Install a lock washer (4) onto an Allen bolt (5).
Finger tighten and then secure tightly with the
Allen key provided.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR LATHE
UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADSTOCK
The headstock has 5 pre-set positions. 0 de-
grees for all spindle turning applications, 60,
90 and 120 degrees for use when making face-
plate turnings and 180 degrees when using the
extension bed and the tool rest.
To set the headstock
in the desired position
you must first turn the
headlock handle (1)
until you have com-
pleted at least one full
rotation.
Pull out the headstock release (2).
Rotate the entire headstock in a clockwise ro-
tation to the desired position. The headstock
will 'click' into one of the pre-set settings.
Tighten the headlock handle (1).
WARNING: DO NOT TURN THE HEADSTOCK
ASSEMBLY MORE THAN 180˚ CLOCKWISE
FROM THE SPINDLE SETTING POSITION OR
DAMAGE TO WIRING MAY OCCUR.
• DO NOT TURN THE HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY
COUNTERCLOCKWISE BEYOND THIS POSITION.
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• DO NOT TURN THE HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY
CLOCKWISE BEYOND THIS POSITION.
TAILSTOCK
Move the tailstock (1) by loosening the tail-
stock lock lever (2) and sliding the tailstock
assembly to the desired position on the lathe
bed. Securely lock the tailstock into position by
tightening the lock lever.
The tailstock spindle (3) can extend up to 2 1/2"
from the tailstock housing. You can move the
tailstock spindle by loosening the spindle lock
lever (4) and then rotating the spindle hand
wheel (5).
Be sure that lock levers (4) and (2) are secure
before operating the lathe.
The tailstock spindle is hollow and can be ac-
cessed from the hand wheel end. Use the push-
out rod to remove the Morse Taper tailstock
spindle.
ARTICULATED TOOL REST
The articulated tool rest (1) may be used with
or without the extension arm (2).
To move the tool rest base (3) loosen the lock
lever (4) and slide the tool rest base left or
right along the lathe bed or it may be moved
forward or backwards.
When using the tool rest extension arm you
can loosen lock levers (5) and (6) to make any
necessary adjustments.
Be certain to tighten all tool rest locking levers
before turning on the lathe.
The articulated tool rest may also be reposi-
tioned onto the extension bed for use on out-
board turnings.