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1. 5 Remove the scrap pieces of wood and slide the tailstock tool rest and headstock down to the tailstock end of the late bed 6 Mount the two adjustable feet in the same manner as above and move the headstock tool rest and tailstock into their normal positions 7 Adjust the feet so that the lathe rests evenly on the floor and tighten the nuts Controls amp Features 1 Headstock Lock Handle C Fig 4 Locks head in position Unlock handle to position the head along lathe bed Tighten handle when properly positioned 2 Headstock Indexing Pin D Fig 4 Turn the knurled knob counter clockwise to unlock the plunger Pull the knob out to release the headstock Unlock the headstock locking handle and rotate the headstock Turn knurled knob clockwise until it stops to lock plunger 3 Headstock Spindle Lock E Fig 4 Push pin in to keep the spindle from turning N CAUTION Never press the headstock spindle lock while the spindle is turning 4 Headstock On Off Button F Fig 4 Pull the button outtoturn ON the lathe Push the button in to turn the lathe OFF 5 Headstock RPM Knob G Fig 4 Turn knob to desired RPM There are two speed ranges offering speed 0 3200 and torque 0 1200 6 Headstock For Rev Switch H Fig 4 Use the toggle switch to change the direction the spindle turns Only change direction when the spindle has stopped 7 Headstock RPM Readout I Fig 4 Displays the2. Apply only sufficient force by tailstock to hold workpiece securely in place Excessive pressure can cause damage to machine Lathe bed and surfaces are greasy or oily Digital readout sensor out of position 13 tailstock mating 2 Workpiece warped out of round has 1 Correct problem by planing bandsawing or scrap workpiece all together Replace bearings Replace belt Tighten bolt or handle Shim lathe bed or adjust feet on stand Reduce cut depth Replace motor Replace belt Replace bearings Clean sawdust from motor fan Correct overload condition Increase supply wire size 3 Request voltage check from power company and correct low voltage condition Replace motor Sharpen tools Reposition tool support height Reposition tool support closer to workpiece Use correct tool for operation Slide tailstock down to the right side of the lathe against the stop Move headstock into position and apply pressure to workpiece with tailstock Remove and clean surfaces with a cleaner degreaser Open the belt access and position the sensor so that it reads the bolts PART BREAKDOWNS AND PART S LIST No Description 1 Stand A2 Bed A3 Bushing A4 Toolsupport Rod A5 C Ring A6 C Ring Tool Rest Base A8 Rest A9 Toolsupport Handle A10 Lever A11 Center A12 Quill A13 Clamp Bolt A14 Bushing lt o 14 ait
3. 2 or 3 8 bowl gouge Leave additional material at base of bowl for support while turning interior This will be removed later To Shape Interior of Bowl 1 Stop lathe and move tailstock away Remove center from tailstock to prevent bumping it with elbow 2 Adjust tool support in front of the bowl just below centerline at a right angle to the lathe bed 3 Rotate workpiece by hand to check clearance 4 Face off top of bowl by making a light shearing cut across the workpiece from rim to center 5 Place 1 2 bowl gouge on tool rest at center of the workpiece with the flute facing top of bowl The tool handle should be level and pointed toward four o clock see Figure 21 WORK PIECE 6 Use left hand to control cutting edge of gouge while right hand swings tool handle around toward your body see Figure 21 The flute should start out facing top of workpiece and rotate upward as it moves deeper into the bowl to maintain a clean even curve As tool goes deeper into bowl progressively work out toward rim It may be necessary to turn the tool rest into the work piece as you get deeper into the bowl A Note Try to make one very light continuous movement from the rim to the bottom of the bowl to ensure a clean sweeping curve through the workpiece Should there be a few small ridges left a light cut with a large domed scraper can even out the surface 7 Develop wall thickness at the rim and maintain it as you work d
4. in position Unlock the handle to position tool rest specific angle or height Tighten handle when properly positioned 13 Tailstock Lock Handle O Fig 8 Locks the tailstock in position Unlock handle to position the tool rest any location along lathe bed Tighten handle when properly positioned 14 Tailstock Quill Lock Handle P Fig 8 Locks the tailstock quill in position Unlock handle to position the quill Tighten handle when properly positioned 15 Tailstock Quill Handwheel Q Fig 8 Turn the handwheel to position the quill The tailstock quill lock handle must be loose to position quill 16 Tailstock Live Center R Fig 8 Used for turning between centers Quill taper is MT 2 Remove live center by retracting the quill until live center loosens Remove or add different tips to the live center by inserting the provided rod through the holes in the center s shaft Unscrew the tip and change as needed Speed Change 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Loosen the locking Screw A Fig 9 3 Lift up on the tensioning handle B Fig 9 to remove tension from the poly v belt You can now position the beltin the desired speed range It is pictured in the low speed pulley range Note The High speed range 0 3200 provides maximum speed whereasthe Low speed range 0 1200 will provide maximum torque 4 Lower the tensioning handle so that the weight of the motor provides the nee
5. thickness throughout the piece Leaving a piece thick in some areas and thin in others will cause the wood to dry unevenly and promote checks and cracks Distortion Distortion is a problem associated with turning green wood It will vary from one type of wood to the next Typically fruitwoods tend to distort more than others It also varies with the time of year the tree was cut and how the logs are stored Tools for Bowl Turning The deep fluted bowl gouge is the most essential and versatile tool for most bowl and faceplate style turning The bowl gouge is heavier and easier to control than other types of gouges It also allows removal of wood much faster and with less vibration than other gouges Most average sized bowl work can be accomplished with a 3 8 or 1 2 bowl gouge A 1 4 bowl gouge is best suited for smaller bowls and light finishing cuts Larger 3 4 and 1 bowl gouges are only used for extremely large pieces Large domed scrapers can also be used to help clean up the interior surfaces of bowls Alight touch with the scraper slightly tilted will eliminate some of the ridges left by a bowl gouge To Shape Outside of Bowl 1 Odd shaped burls crotches and other irregular shaped blanks require special preparation before mounting in a chuck or onto a faceplate Remove the bark if there is any from what appears to be the center of the top of workpiece 2 Drive spur center into the top of workpiece with a wood
6. 0V 8 136HZ Max 4500rpm 400 16 305mm 12 1092mm 42 0 1200 amp 0 3200 M33x3 5 15mm 5 8 10mm 3 8 100mm 4 355mm 14 152mm 6 45 90 135 180 270 MT 2 MT 2 1130mm 44 1 2 175 kgs 200 kgs GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions carefully failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Read all these instructions before operating the tool and save this user manual for future reference We recommends that this tool should not be modified or used for any application other than that for which it was designed If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesitate to contact us using the telephone number on the back of this user manual and we will be more than happy to advise you KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner s manual and labels affixed to the saw Learn its applications and limitations as well as the potential hazards specific to this tool KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT Cluttered work benches and dark areas invite accidents Floors must not be slippery due to oil water or sawdust etc DO NOT USE THE SAW IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Provide adequate space surrounding the work area D
7. AD ait No 437 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Description Lead Screw Lever C Ring C 18 Pin Tail Stock quill Handle Tail Stock Set Screw M6x12 Handwheel Hex Head Bolt Washer Clamp Nut M18 Nut M10 Adjustable Foot BBR SB a a NO Description B1 Spur Center B2 Set Screw M6x15 B3 Face Plate B4 Spindle B5 Key 5x5x30 B6 Ball Bearing 6207Z B7 Ball Bearing 6206Z B8 C Ring C 62 B9 C Ring C 30 B10 Index Pin B11 Headstock B12 Wire B13 Lever Handle B14 Lever B15 Braking Resistor B16 Screw M5x12 B17 Screw M5x12 B18 Inverter B19 Bracket B20 Strain Relief B21 Power Cord B22 Set Screw M3x12 B23 Strain Relief B24 Poly V Belt HM180J B25 Set Screw M8x15 B26 Spindle Pulley B27 Screw M5x12 B28 Cover Plate B29 Hand Wheel B30 Knockout Rob B31 Motor B32 Set Screw M6x15 B33 Key 5x5x45 B34 Motor Pulley B35 Set Screw M6x15 B36 Hex Socket Cap Screw M10x25 Q ty NO Description 1 B37 Hex Socket Cap Screw M10x25 2 B38 Washer 10 1 B39 Motor Assembly Plate 1 B40 Knob 1 B41 Hex Nut M18 1 B42 Clamp 1 B43 Clamp Bolt 1 B44 Bushing 1 B45 C Ring C 26 1 B46 Index Bracket 1 B47 Angular Setting Assembly 1 B48 Spring 1 B49 Spindle Lock Pin 1 B50 Plate 1 B51 Bracket 2 B52 Hex Socket Cap Screw M5x15 2 B53 Screw M5x12 1 B54 Belt Door 2 B55 Variable Speed Knob 1 B56 V
8. ariable Speed Control 1 B57 FWD REV Switch HY60B 2 B58 Push Button Switch HY57B 1 B59 RPM Plate 1 B60 Screw M3x30 2 B61 Digital Readout 1 B62 Speed Readout 4 B63 Sensor 1 B64 Nut M3 1 B65 Screw M5x12 1 B66 Screw M3x20 1 B67 Panel cover 1 B68 C Ring C 18 1 B69 Switch Box 1 B70 Switch 2 15 A A N 16 WIRING DIAGRAM 00000000 raf Mo m1 M2 M3 ma M5 GND RED BROWN 3 POTENTIONETER 220 240V 50 60Hz ELECTRO MAGNETIC SWITCH KJD12 BRAKE RESISTOR 17
9. charawood Woodworking machinery at its best HEAVY DUTY VARIABLE SPEED LATHE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL W850 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net CONTENTS Contents Specifications General Safety Instructions Special Safety Instructions Assembly Unpacking Inventory Clean up Assembly Controls and Features Speed Change Lathe Tools Operation Mounting Workpiece Between Centers Stock Selection Roughing Out Coves V Cuts Parting Beads Sanding amp Finishing Face Plate or Bowl Turning Mounting Stock Face Plate or Chuck Wood Selection Checks and Cracks Distortion Tools for Bowl Turning To Shape Outside of Bowl To Shape Interior of Bowl Sanding and Finishing Changing the Belt Troubleshooting Part Breakdowns and Part s List Wiring Diagram oO dq O NN OU A OH PWN 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 13 14 17 Input Power Motor Over Bed Swing Over Tool Rest Base Distance Between Centers Speeds RPM Spindle Nose Drive Spindle Through Hole Tailstock Spindle Through Hole Tailstock Spindle Travel Tool Rest Face Plate Headstock Rotation Headstock Taper Tailstock Taper Spindle Center to Floor approx Net Weight approx Shipping Weight approx SPECIFICATIONS 230V 50Hz 1100W 3Ph 23
10. d workpiece onto spindle Tighten set screws in face plate when secure Face Plate or Chuck While faceplates are the simplest most reliable method of holding a block of wood for turning chucks can also be used Achuck is nota requirement but is handy when working on more than one piece atatime Rather than removing screws you simply open the chuck and change workpieces The most popular ones are four jaw scroll chucks with a variety of jaws to accomodate different size tenons Most also come with a screw chuck as well Wood Selection Firewood is the cheapest most widely available stock to use while learning to turn bowls Develop skill with each tool before attempting to makea finished piece It is best to start with dry wood without worrying about drying or distortion Once turning becomes comfortable try green wood which cuts very easily As the turner gains experience he or she will find extraordinary grain and figure in the form of burls crotches and bark inclusions Checks amp Cracks Green wood will check and crack For best results leave logs in as long lengths as you can handle As the material starts to dry surface cracks will develop on the ends of the log Cut off two to three inches and you should find good sound wood Also cut the log in half along the pith to avoid having itin the finished piece Most checks radiate from the pith As you turn bowls from green wood make sure you maintain a consistent wall
11. ded tension and tighten the locking handle AN AC Inverter does not require any programming Itis pre programmed from the factory The buttons and knob on the face of inverter should not be changed Use only controls on the front of headstock Refer to Inverter manual Lathe Tools If possible select only high quality high speed steel turning tools with long handles As one becomes proficient in turning a variety of specialty tools for specific applications can be acquired The following tools provide the basics for most woodturning projects Roughing Gouge used for rapidly cut raw wood into round stock see Figure 10 Deep Fluted Bowl Gouge used for turning bowls and plates see Figure 10 Spindle Gouge used for turning beads coves and other details see Figure 10 Spear fine scraping and delicate operations such as the forming of beads parallel grooves and shallow vees etc see Figure 10 Skew used to make vees beads etc see Figure 10 Square Scraper used for diameter scraping and featureless scraping etc see Figure 10 Large Domed Scraper used to reduce ridges onthe interior of bowls round edges of bowls etc see Figure 10 Parting Tool used to cut directly into the material or to make a cut off Also used for scraping and to set diameters see Figure 10 For safety and best performance keep tools sharp If a tool stops cutting or requires excessive pressure to make a cut itneeds to be s
12. e Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories All extension cables must be checked at regular intervals and replaced if damaged USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult this user manual for recommended accessories Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories The use of improper accessories may cause hazards and will invalidate any warranty you may have REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before every use DO NOT ABUSE THE MAINS LEAD Never attempt to move the saw by means of the mains lead or pullit to remove the plug from the mains socket Keep the mains lead away from heat oil and sharp edges If the mains lead is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid unwanted hazards CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before every use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate correctly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts free running of moving parts breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be correctly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service age
13. e relevant safety requirements Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts otherwise this may result considerable danger to the user SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 KEEPING GUARDS IN PLACE Make sure all guards are in place and that the lathe sits on a flat stable surface 2 EYE FACE PROTECTION Always wear eye protection or a face shield when operating the lathe 3 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Always weara respirator when using this machine Wood dust may cause allergies orlongterm respiratory health problems 4 MOUNTING WORKPIECE Before starting be certain the workpiece has been properly imbedded on the headstock and tailstock centers and that there is adequate clearance for the full rotation 5 ADJUSTING TOOL REST Adjust tool rest to provide proper support for the turning tool you will be using Testtool rest clearance by rotating workpiece by hand before turning lathe ON 6 TURNING SPEED Select the correct turning speed for your work and allow the lathe to gain full speed before using 7 USING SHARP CHISELS Keep lathe chisels properly sharpened and held firmly in position when turning 8 OPERATING DAMAGED LATHE Never operate the lathe with damaged or worn parts 9 WORKPIECE CONDITION Always inspect the condition of your workpiece DO NOT turn pieces with knots splits and other potentially dangerous conditions Make sure joints of glued up pieces have hig
14. ece To apply a finish the workpiece can be left on the lathe Turn off lathe and use a brush or cloth to apply the finish Remove excess finish before restarting lathe Allow to dry and sand again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper Apply additional coats of finish and buff Face Plate amp Bowl Turning Face plate turning is normally done on the inboard side of the headstock over the bed see Figure 18 You must move headstock to the end of the lathe bed for larger workpieces WORK PIECE Mounting Stock Use of a face plate is the most common method for holding a block of wood for turning bowls and plates see Figure 19 WORK PIECE KZ FACE PLATE 12 C SUNK SCREWS WASTE BLOCK Fig 19 1 Select stock at least 1 8 to 1 4 larger than the dimension on the desired finished workpiece 2 True one surface of workpiece for mounting against the face plate It is best to leave extra stock against the face plate that can be cut off when the workpiece is finished 3 Using the face plate as a template mark the location of the mounting holes and drill pilot holes of the appropriate size If the mounting screws on the face plate interfere with the workpiece a waste block can be mounted to the face plate and then the waste block mounted to the workpiece by gluing or screwing see Figure 19 4 Both waste block and workpiece should have good flat surfaces 5 Push in the spindle lock and thread face plate an
15. eeper into the bowl When the interior is finished move tool support to exterior to re define bottom of bowl General rule of thumb the base should be approximately 1 3 the overall diameter of the bowl 8 Work the tight area around faceplate or chuck with 1 4 bowl gouge Sanding and Finsihing 1 Remove the toolrest and adjust lathe speed to the appropriate finishing speed High speed can build friction while sanding and cause heat check in some woods 11 2 Begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit and progress through each grit using only light pressure Coarser sandpaper tends to leave deep scratches that are hard to eliminate Use power sanding techniques to avoid concentric sanding marks around your finished piece Avoid rounding over the rim and foot with sandpaper Try to keep details crisp Finish sanding with 220 grit 3 Remove sanding dust with tack rags or compressed air and with lathe turned off apply first coat of finish Let stand for several minutes wipe off excess Allow to dry before sanding again with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper 4 Turn lathe back on and make a separation cut through the base Stop at about 3 and usea small fine tooth saw to separate the bowl from the waste 5 Apply additional finish coats and allow to dry before buffing Changing the Belt 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Loosen the locking screw Fig 22 and lift up on the tensioning handle D Fig 22
16. gure 13 Make long sweeping cuts in a continuous motion to rough the piece down to a cylinder Keep as much of the bevel of tool as possible in contact with workpiece to ensure control and avoid catches Note Always cut down hill or from large diameter to small diameter Always work toward the end of a workpiece never start cutting at the end 4 Once the workpiece is roughed down to a cylinder smooth it with a large skew Place the cutting point nearthe center of the chisel and high on the workpiece see Figure 14 Touching one of the points of the skew to the spinning workpiece may cause a catch and ruin the workpiece SHOULDERS 5 Add details to the workpiece with skew spindle gouge etc Coves 1 Use a spindle gouge With the flute of the tool at 90 degrees to workpiece touch the center of the cutting edge to the workpiece and roll in towards the bottom of the cove Stop at the bottom attempting to goup the opposite side may cause the tool to catch 2 Move tool over the desired width of cove 3 With the flute facing the opposite direction repeat step 1 for other side of cove Stop at bottom of cut see Figure 16 SECOND CUT V Cuts 1 Use the long point of the skew Note Do not press the long point of the skew directly into the workpiece to create the V this will resultina burned or burnished V with fibers being rolled up at both sides Lightly mark the center of the V w
17. h quality bonds and won t fly apart during operation 10 ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE Make sure your wood lathe is turned OFF disconnected from its power source and all moving parts have come to a complete stop before starting any inspection adjustment or maintenance procedure 11 STOPPING LATHE DO NOT stop the lathe by using your hand against the workpiece Allow the lathe to stop on its own 12 AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT Keep long hair and loose clothing articles suchas sleeves belts and jewelry items away from the lathe spindle 3 FACEPLATE TURNING When faceplate turning use lathe chisels on the downward spinning side of the workpiece only 14 SANDING POLISHING Remove the tool rest when performing sanding or polishing operations on the rotating spindle 15 MATERIAL REMOVAL RATE Attempting to remove too much material at once may cause workpiece to fly out of the lathe ASSEMBLY Unpacking The wood lathe was carefully packed when it left warehouse If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery please immediately call Customer Service for advice Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment you should inventory the contents Inventory After all the parts have been removed from the crate you should have t
18. harpened A number of brand name sharpening jigs and fixtures are available however a woodturner should learn to sharpen tools freehand ROUGHING DEEP FLUTED SPINDLE SPEAR GOUGE BOWL GOUGE GOUGE SQUARE DOMED PARTING SCRAPER SCRAPER OPERATION Mounting Work piece Between Centers Spindle turning takes place between the centers of the lathe It requires a spur center in the headstock and a live center in the tailstock 1 With a ruler locate and mark the center on each end by going corner to corner see Figure 11 Accuracy is not critical on full rounds but extremely important on stock where square sections are to remain Puta dimple in each end of the stock with an awl or nail 2 Extremely hard woods may require kerfs cut into the spur drive end of stock see Figure 11 You may need to drive the spur center into the stock with a wood mallet Note Never drive stock onto spur while itis mounted in the lathe spindle 3 Install workpiece by inserting the attached spur center into the spindle taper on the headstock 4 Bring tailstock into position lock it to the bed and advance quill with the handwheel in order to seat the live center into the workpiece Lock the quill in place Make sure the live center point is centered on your mark 5 Move tool rest into position It should be parallel to workpiece approximately at the centerline and approximately 1 8 from the closest part of the workpiece Lock tool rest b
19. he following items Inventory Components Qty A Lathe Bed B Stand Legs C Headstock D Tailstock E Tool Rest Body F Tool Basket G Guard Assembly H Owner s Manual Accessory Package mi ree i M gt Accessory Package Box Live Center Rod for Live Center Spur Center Index Pin Face Plate Knockout Rod Headstock Tool Rest Tool Rest Extension Adjustable Feet Xr dy db dp Jo lolo c c Fig 1 Clean Up 1 Remove the shipping container Do not discard any shipping material until the lathe is set up and running properly 2 Remove hex cap bolts from skid bottom and move the lathe off the skid and into position 3 Clean all rust protected surfaces with a cleaner degreaser Clean thoroughly under the headstock tailstock and tool rest body Assembly 1 Secure tool rest A Fig 2 to tool rest body B Fig 2 by tightening handle C Fig 2 2 Slide the tailstock and tool rest to the headstock end of the lathe bed See Controls Features section of this manual on how to move the tailstock and tool rest 3 Lift the tailstock end of the lathe up far enough to slide a few pieces of scrap wood under the leg see Figure 2 4 Thread adjustable feet A Fig 3 into stand leg B Fig 3 There is a flat spot on the shaft near the foot that will accommodate a wrench Thread a hex nut C Fig 3 onto shaft and leave loose for now
20. ith the tip of the skew 3 Move the point of skew to the right half of the desired width of your cut see Figure 17 4 With the bevel parallel to the right side of the cut raise the handle and push the tool to the desired depth Repeat from the left side The two cuts should meet at the bottom and leave a clean V cut Additional cuts may be taken to add to either the depth or width of the cut BEVEL OF SKEW PARALLEL TO CUT Parting 1 Place parting tool on tool rest and raise the handle until it starts to cut and continue to cut to the desired depth 2 f the cut is deep a clearance cut should be made along side the first cut to preventthe tool tip from burning Beads 1 Place parting tool on tool rest and move tool forward to make the full bevel of tool come in contact with workpiece Gently raise handle to make cut to appropriate depth 2 Repeat for other side of the bead 3 Using a small skew or spindle gouge start in the center between the two cuts and cut down each side to form the bead Roll the tool in direction of cut Sanding amp Finishing Leaving clean cuts will reduce the amount of sanding required Adjust lathe to a finishing speed and begin with fine sandpaper 120 grit or finer Coarser sandpaper will leave deep scratches that are difficult to remove and dull crisp details Fold the sandpaper into a pad do not wrap sandpaper around your fingers or the workpi
21. mallet 3 Slip spur center into headstock taper and bring the tailstock with a live center into position Lock tailstock to bed and advance spindle in order to seat the cup center into workpiece see Figure 19 Tighten quill lock 4 Position tool support just below the centerline and about 1 4 from the workpiece Note For larger outboard turning an optional outboard turning stand is used to place the tool support 5 Turn workpiece by hand to ensure proper clearance O Start lathe at lowest speed and bring it up to the maximum safe speed for the size of work to be turned see Figure 7 on page 10 If the machine starts to vibrate lower the speed until vibration stops N Rough out the outside of the bowl with the 1 2 deep fluted bowl gouge holding the tool firmly against your hip For best control use your whole body to move the gouge through the workpiece As the bowl takes shape work on the bottom tailstock end to accommodate attaching a face plate see Figure 20 APPROX 1 8 TENON WITH DIAMETER OF FACE PLATE Turn a short tenon about 1 8 long the size of the hole in the faceplate see Figure 19 This will allow centering the workpiece when the faceplate is attached Note If you plantousea chuck turn a tenon of appropriate length and diameter to fit your chuck 10 Stop the lathe remove workpiece and attach face plate or chuck 11 Finish turning the outside of bowl with 1
22. nt Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE in full working order MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories All extension cables must be checked at regular intervals and replaced if damaged USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult this user manual for recommended accessories Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories The use of improper accessories may cause hazards and will invalidate any warranty you may have REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before every use DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not use the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and more safely atthe rate which it was designed DO NOT OPERATE POWER TOOLS IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids gases dust or other combustible sources Power tools create sparks which can ignite the dust or fumes DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN ORUSE IT IN WET CONDITIONS Water entering a power tool will greatly increase the risk of electric shock HAVE YOUR TOOL REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON The tool is in accordance with th
23. o not use in environments with a potentially explosive atmosphere KEEP CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PERSONNEL AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area STORE TOOLS SAFELY WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN USE All tools should be stored in a dry locked cupboard and out of the reach of children WEAR THE CORRECT CLOTHING Do not wear loose clothing neckties rings bracelets or other jewellery which may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Roll long sleeves up above the elbow USE SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR PROTECTION Wear CE approved safety goggles at all times Normal spectacles only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses A face or dust mask should be worn if the operation is dusty and ear protectors plugs or muffs should be worn particularly during extended periods of operation PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK When working with power tools avoid contact with any earthed items e g pipes radiators hobs and refrigerators etc It is advisable wherever possible to use an RCD residual current device at the mains socket STAY ALERT Always watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate the saw when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY When notin use before servicing and when changing accessories such as cu
24. ody and tool rest in place 6 Rotate workpiece by hand to check for proper clearance from tool rest Note You may want to trim off the corners of a square workpiece to make turning a little easier see Figure 12 7 Start lathe at lowest speed and bring itup to the appropriate RPM for the size of stock see Figure 5 page 8 The position of the tool rest can be varied to suit the work and operator After you become experienced with setting the tool rest changing the position will become second nature for the workpiece and comfort of the user Stock Selection Stock for spindles should be straight grained and free of checks cracks knots and other defects It should be cut 1 8 to 1 4 larger than the finished diameter and may require additional length to remove ends if required Larger stock should have the corners removed to produce an octagon making the piece easier to rough down toacylinder see Figure 15 Roughing Out 1 Use alarge roughing gouge and begin cutting about 2 from the tailstock end of the workpiece Place the tool on tool rest with heel of the tool on surface to be cut 2 Slowly and gently raise tool handle until cutting edge comes into contact with the workpiece Work to the right towards the end of the workpiece You never want to start at the end of a workpiece 3 Now continue to work the rest of the workpiece Roll the flute hollowed out portion of the tool in the direction of the cut see Fi
25. spindles RPM see Figure 4 8 Headstock Spur Center J Fig 4 Used for turning between centers Spindle taper is MT 2 Remove spur center by inserting drift rod through the opposite end ofthe spindle and knocking spur center out Diameter Roughing Finishing of work RPM hen RPM Under 2 1520 3200 3200 2to4 760 1600 2480 4to6 1080 1650 9 Headstock Faceplate K Fig 6 Used for turning bowls and plates There are a number of screw holes for mounting the work piece Thread the faceplate onto the spindle in a clockwise direction and tighten two set screws Remove the faceplate by loosening two set screws Pushin headstock spindle lock and use the provided rod in faceplate holes to unthread the faceplate 10 Headstock Indexing Hole L Fig 6 Thread indexing pin into the indexing hole making sure that itlocates inthe spindle hole There are 12 holes in the spindle 30 apart There are three holes in the headstock casting that accept the indexing pin These holes 20 apart The combination of holes will allow you to mark your workpiece for evenly spaced features CAUTION Never start the lathe with the index pin engaged in the spindle 11 Tool Rest Body Lock Handle M Fig 7 Locks the tool rest body in position Unlock handle to position the tool rest in any location along lathe bed Tighten handle when properly positioned 12 Tool Rest Lock Handle N Fig 7 Locks the tool rest
26. to remove tension from the poly v belt 3 Open door E Fig 22 and remove the belt F Fig 22 from the lower pulley 4 Loosen two set screws in the handwheel G Fig 22 and remove 5 Loosen set screw enough to unthread the Plate 1 Fig 24 and remove 6 Now you can replace the belt F Fig 23 7 To reassemble reverse the procedure N Note When reinstalling clamping nut thread it on to the spindle until its snug Then back off slightly and tighten the socket head cap screw 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Excessive Vibration Motor or Spindle Stalls or Will not Start Motor fails to develop full power Tools tend to grab or dig in Tailstock Moves When Applying Pressure Digital readout does not work major flaw or was prepared for turning improperly Worn spindle bearings Worn belt Motor mount bolt or handle loose Lathe on uneven surface Excessive cut Worn motor Broken belt Worn spindle bearings Improper cooling on motor Power line overloaded Undersize wires in supply system Low voltage Worn motor Dull tools Tool support set too low Tool support set too far from workpiece Improper tool being used Excessive pressure being applied by tailstock Note The screw action of the tailstock is capable of applying excessive pressure to workpiece and headstock
27. tters etc AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the tool to the mains supply NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING CONNECTED WHILST UNATTENDED Turn off the tool and disconnect it from the mains supply between jobs Do not leave machine until it comes to acomplete stop DO NOT ABUSE THE MAINS LEAD Never attempt to move the saw by means of the mains lead or pull it to remove the plug from the mains socket Keep the mains lead away from heat oil and sharp edges If the mains lead is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid unwanted hazards CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before every use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate correctly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts free running of moving parts breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation Aguard or other part that is damaged should be correctly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service agent Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE in full working order MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performanc
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