General International 25-650ABC M1 Use and Care Manual
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1. Pivot the headstock to its normal spindle turning position 0 and lock it in place Install a spur center in the headstock and a live cen ter in the tailstock Release the tailstock locking lever and advance the tailstock on the bed A until the points of the 2 centers just barely touch each other Using the tailstock locking lever secure the tail stock on the bed with the points still touching Look down at the two centers from above B to ve rify that the points are in alignment If the points line up proceed with normal turning operations If the points are not lined up release the headstock locking lever and manually adjust the headstock position using the play in the head stock to line up the center points With the points lined up hold the headstock in place and tighten the headstock locking lever With the points lined up proceed with normal turning operations HEADSTOCK TOOL REST CARRIAGE AND TAILSTOCK LOCKING LEVER ADJUSTMENT The headstock tool rest carriage and tailstock assemblies use a cam action clamp to lock them in place along the bed ways You may need to adjust the cam action to increase or decrease the clamping pressure To adjust 1 Loosen handle A B and C until the component slides freely on the ways Remove travel limiters D on the bed and slide the component off of the bed Using a 1 1 16 inch wrench or socket tighten or loo sen the nut that is located under the donut shaped wedge2. and 3 electron ically controlled variable speed ranges 45 1000 85 2000 and 150 3750 RPM with digital spindle speed display the 25 650ABC M1 is ideal for turnings such as chair or table legs and columns as well as bowls of various sizes A sim ple belt re positioning on the drive pulleys allows the operator to select the desired speed range and the electronic speed controller allows for further fine tuning within each speed range With its pivoting head larger bowls can also be turned on the outboard side of the lathe For longer turnings an optional 18 bed extension 25 618 can be added The 25 650ABC M1 comes equipped with a selection of the most commonly used accessories including a 6 face plate for bowl turning and both live and spur center for typical spindle turning to allow the user to begin turning turning tools not supplied after a few minutes of assembly and set up right out of the box The 25 650ABC MI is designed to be compatible with all aftermarket turning accessories using MT 2 Morse taper in both headstock and tailstock and the headstock spindle threads are compatible with all 1 1 4 dia x 8 TPI female threaded chucks and face plates 16 X 42 WOOD TURNING LATHE 25 650ABC M1 A GENERAL LERMA TA A TIT Mn w HEADSTOCK 9 TOOL REST A MOTOR B HEADSTOCK C BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER INDEXING PIN SPUR CENTER FACE PLATE G SPINDLE SPEED READ OUT VARIABLE SPEED CONT
3. 25 650ABC 150 NUT M5 25 650ABC 151 NUT M4 25 650ABC 152 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 10 24 UNC X 5 8 25 650ABC 153 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M3 X 25 25 650ABC 154 VR KNOB 25 650ABC 155 SET SCREW 1 4 X 1 4 25 650ABC 162 BAND 25 650ABC 163 HINGE 25 650ABC 164 WIRE CLIP ACC3 25 650ABC 165 WIRE CLIP ACC 25 650ABC 166 WIRE 2 1CM 25 650ABC 167 WIRE 2Y 25 650ABC 168 WIRECIT 1Y1 25 650ABC 169 NUT M10 25 650ABC 170 SET SCREW M10 X 20 25 650ABC 173 MAGNET 25 650ABC 174A CONTROL BOX 25 650ABC 175 STRAIN RELIEF 25 650ABC 177 BUTTON GREEN ol rp p A Jo A ot wo nialwi l nloal A Se n Soo S UR ENE EE PART NO 25 650ABC 178 25 650ABC 184A 25 650ABC 185 25 650ABC 192 25 650ABC 193 25 650ABC 194 25 650ABC 195 25 650ABC 196 PARTS LIST 25 650ABC DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION BUTTON RED MOTOR LABEL POWER CORD 32CM CAP SCREW 3 8 16UNC 1 CASFIRON STAND FREQUENCY INVERTER PLATE FLAT WASHER HEX HEAD SCREW 3 8 16UNC 2 23 MODEL 25 650ABC M1 A GENERAL METIO OIT mann 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Tel 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5565 Parts amp Service Fax 514 326 5555 Order Desk orderdesk general ca www general ca IMPORTANT
4. 3 8 1 4 X 3 8 5 5 16 3 8 16 3 4 35 MT2 MT2 rg 1 4 3 8 1 1 4 8TPI 8X8X90 6007 S 18 3 8 X 1 3 4 10 22 5 16 BWW 6205 6205 12814 2 3 8 1 1 4 QTY PARTS LIST 25 650ABC PART NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 25 650ABC 51 SPRING WASHER 3 8 25 650ABC 52 FLAT WASHER 3 8 X 21 X 2 5 25 650ABC 93AB FREQUENCY INVERTER 110V 25 650ABC 95 STRAIN RELIEF 25 650ABC 96 HOSE 1 1 4 25 650ABC 97 POWER WIRE 25 650ABC 98 MOTOR WIRE 25 650ABC 99 SPEED CONTROL SET VR 25 650ABC 100A MOTOR 2 HP 25 650ABC 101 KNOB 3 8 25 650ABC 102 BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER 3 8 25 650ABC 103A MOTOR PULLEY 25 650ABC 104A KEY 4X4X80 25 650ABC 105A SIGNAL WIRE 25 650ABC 105E SIGNAL WIRE 25 650ABC 106A SPINDLE PULLEY 25 650ABC 107A BELT 210J 10 25 650ABC 108 SPEED RANGE CHART STICKER 25 650ABC 109 STUD 1 4 X 20UNC 25 650ABC 111 WOOD TURNING LATHE SPEED CHART STICKER 25 650ABC 112 DIGITAL DISPLAY 110V 25 650ABC 113 BRACKET 25 650ABC 1 14 SELF TAPPING SCREW M3 X 10 25 650ABC 115A ON OFF SWITCH 25 650ABC 1 16 CONTROL PANEL WINDOW 25 650ABC 117 CONTROL PANEL 25 650ABC 118 FWD REV SWITCH 25 650ABC 119A MOVABLE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 25 650ABC 121 NUT 3 8 25 650ABC 122 LEVELLING FOOT 25 650ABC 123 STUD 10 24UNC 25 650ABC 144A NYLON NUT M3 25 650ABC 145 WASHER M3 25 650ABC 146A PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M3 X 30 25 650ABC 147 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 1 4 X 1 2 25 650ABC 148 RIVET 2X5 25 650ABC 149 NUT 10 24UNC
5. the pallet and remove the plastic bag Thread two leveling feet into the threaded holes of the legs A Loosely tighten the hex nuts against the bottom of the legs B A Lifting with a lift of hoist Lift the lathe off the pallet using a forklift or hoist and move the lathe to the desired location then install the wood lathe on its support legs as instructed in step 4 while the lathe is still held by the forklift or hoist Note Pay special attention to the balance of the machine while lifting The motor side is much heavier B Lifting with the help of assistants If a forklift or hoist is not available the help of at least two assistants will be needed Note First remove the tailstock and tool rest tool car riage to decrease the weight of the lathe by loosening and removing hex nut C on the opening in your lathe bed with the supplied 14 mm wrench then removing the cap screw Lift the lathe and place it on a table or workbench D with sufficient clearance to allow the support legs to be attached from underneath Attach the support legs to the bed using 8 hex head bolts with 8 flat washers E Firmly tighten the bolts with the supplied 14 mm wrench With the support legs firmly secured to the lathe care fully lower the lathe onto the floor Adjust the leveling feet F to ensure that all four feet sit firmly on the floor Make sure that the machine does not rock FOR YOUR SAFETY IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE MACHI
6. 50ABC 14 25 650ABC 15A 25 650ABC 15A 1 25 650ABC 15A 2 25 650ABC 15A 3 25 650ABC 15A 4 25 650ABC 15A 5 25 650ABC 15A 6 25 650ABC 16 25 650ABC 17 25 650ABC 18 25 650ABC 19 25 650ABC 20 25 650ABC 21A 25 650ABC 22A 25 650ABC 23A 25 650ABC 24A 25 650ABC 25 25 650ABC 26 25 650ABC 27 25 650ABC 28 25 650ABC 29 25 650ABC 30 25 650ABC 3 1 25 650ABC 32 25 650ABC 33 25 650ABC 34 25 650ABC 35 25 650ABC 36 25 650ABC 37A 25 650ABC 38A 25 650ABC 39 25 650ABC 40 25 650ABC 41 25 650ABC 42 25 650ABC 43 25 650ABC 44A 25 650ABC 45 25 650ABC 46 25 650ABC 47 25 650ABC 48 25 650ABC 49 25 650ABC 50 PARTS LIST 25 650ABC DESCRIPTION BED HEADSTOCK HEADSTOCK COVER HEADSTOCK SIDE COVER PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW HANDLE SET SCREW QUILL MOVEMENT HANDWHEEL LOCK LEVER TRAVEL LIMITER TAILSTOCK BODY TAILSTOCK LOCKING LEVER TAILSTOCK SCREW TAILSTOCK QUILL LIVE CENTER ASS Y CENTER POINT FOR LIVE CENTER C RING LIVE CENTER C RING BEARING SHAFT C RING WAVE WASHER BOLT SPUR CENTER FACE PLATE PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW SPINDLE KEY BEARING C RING TOOL REST ECCENTRIC SHAFT BOLT TOOL REST TOOL REST CARRIAGE LOCK LEVER FIXING PIECE NUT NAME PLATE CORD PROTECTOR WIRE CLIP WAVE WASHER BEARING HEADSTOCK HAND WHEEL SPINDLE ECCENTRIC SHAFT HEADSTOCK PIVOT LOCKING PIN HEADSTOCK SWIVELING BASE BOLT BUSHING ID LABEL INDEX PIN KNOCK OUT BAR TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM OPEN END WRENCH FACE PLATE WRENCH CAP SCREW SPECIFICATION 10 24 UNC X
7. E Turning the nut clockwise increases the clamping force and counterclockwise decreases the force The 4 black locking levers that lock the quill tool rests and the motor tension feature ratchet style handles for easy positioning Simply pull out on the spring loaded lever and move it to a different position then release it and it will nap back onto the positive drive teeth NOTE If using a socket with an extension the component can be adjusted without removing it from under the lathe bed ma MOUNTING A WORKPIECE TO THE FACE PLATE For turning applications where the workpiece cannot be secured between the headstock and tailstock cen ters such as bowl turning the face plate must be used to secure the workpiece to the headstock spindle 1 Unlock the face plate by loosening and removing the two set screws A using a 3 mm Allen key Loosen the face plate by inserting the supplied spindle lock pin B in one of the spindle holes to keep the spindle from turning while loosening the face plate using the supplied face plate wrench as shown in C Unscrew and remove the face plate D With the face plate removed from the lathe mount the workpiece onto the face plate with wood screws not included through the mounting holes from the back of the face plate Note Make sure the screws are not so long that they will enter the area of the workpiece where the materi al is to be removed Thread the face plate back
8. L NY INTERNATI SI VERSION 1_REVISION 1 SEPTEMBER 13 11 25905211 Copyright General International 09 2011 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ d Eau Montreal Quebec Canada HIP 1Y3 Telephone 514 326 1161 Fax 514 326 5555 www general ca THAN K YOU for choosing this General International model 25 650ABC MI 16 X 42 Wood Lathe This wood lathe has been carefully tested and inspected before ship ment and if properly used and maintained will provide you with years of reliable service For your safety as well as to ensure optimum performance and trouble free operation and to get the most from your investment please take the time to read this manual before assembling installing and operating the unit The manual s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation basic function and features of this wood lathe as well as the set up maintenance and identification of its parts and com ponents This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking If you are not sure about the safety of performing a certain operation or procedure do not proceed until you can confirm from knowledgeable and qualified sources that it is safe to do so Once you ve read through these instructions keep this manual handy for future reference Disclaimer The information and specifications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied
9. NE DOES NOT ROCK OR TIP DURING OPERATION UPON START UP OR DURING OPERATION IF YOU NOTICE ANY ROCKING TIPPING OR CHATTERING OF THE BASE TURN THE MACHINE OFF IMMEDIATELY AND RE ADJUST THE LEVELING FEET AS NEEDED TO STABILIZE THE LATHE ON THE FLOOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For your convenience this lathe is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assem bly and set up before being put into service SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CON NECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO INSTALL THE BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER Install the belt tension release lever A as shown in B INSTALL THETOOL REST SWIVEL ARM NI Loosen locking lever C and pull the tool rest out of Install the tool rest swivel arm in the tool rest car the tool rest carriage riage as shown in D then tighten locking lever C Install the tool rest in the tool rest swivel arm as shown in E then tighten locking lever F BASIC ADJUSTMENTS amp CONTROLS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER CORD OR PLUG REPLACE DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START UP MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE SWITCH OFF CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE Refer back to the se
10. NTERNATIONAL disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY CORRESPONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I D NAMEPLATE A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE THIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock Though equipped with a 220V 3 phase motor due to the elec tronic frequency inverter this machine is wired for 110V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3 con ductor cord and a 3 prong grounding plug A to fit a grounded type receptacle B Do not remove the 3rd prong grounding pin to make it fit into an old 2 hole wall socket or extension cord lf an adaptor plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle C Note The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas Check your local codes If you have any doubts or if the supplied plug does not correspond to your electrical outlet consult a qualified electrician before proceeding CIRCUIT CAPACITY Make sure that the
11. ROL KNOB HEADSTOCK PIVOT LOCKING PIN FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH HEADSTOCK LOCKING LEVER M FLYWHEEL N TOOL REST O TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM P TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM LOCKING LEVER Q TOOL REST CARRIAGE LEVER R TOOL REST CARRIAGE S TOOL REST LOCKING LEVER T LIVE CENTER U QUILL V TAILSTOCK W QUILL MOVEMENT HANDWHEEL X MOVABLE SWITCH Carefully unpack and remove the lathe components from the box and check for damaged or missing items as per the list of contents below NOTE Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately LIST OF CONTENTS A WOOD LATHE B STAND CABINET C SPINDLE LOCK PIN D BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER E FACE PLATE WRENCH F TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM G HEX HEAD BOLT H KNOCK OUT BAR l LEVELING FOOT W NUT 8 JAM NUT J FLAT WASHER K 12 14 MM OPEN END WRENCH L SPUR CENTER M FACE PLATE N LIVE CENTER Already installed on the lathe ddl p i 4 j 7 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP e Help of 2 extra people Q i i oO e Phillips screwdriver oO e 14 mm socket wrench optional e 12 mm socket wrench optional d d oO 6 mm Allen key oO Qoooo 0000 The unpainted cast iron surface of the lathe bed is covered with a protective coating that helps prevent rust from forming during shipping and storage Remove this protective coating by rubbing with a rag dipped in kerosene mine
12. SETUP 5 OPERATION MANUAL FEATURES Specifically designed and built for profes sionals who want superior performance Heavy duty cast iron bed and stand for added stability and minimal vibration Headstock swivels 360 with positive stops at 45 90 135 180 and 270 and quick lock for outboard turning Electronic inverter for variable speed adjustment between 45 and 3750 RPM Digital spindle speed readout Forward or reverse rotation Movable emergency switch can be placed to suit the operator Quiet highly efficient low power consump tion motor Low High speed change lever for quick belt position changing 14 tool rest and a 6 face plate included SPECIFICATIONS SPINDLE SPEEDS VARIABLE 45 1000 85 2000 150 3750 RPM SWING OVER BED CAPACITY 16 406 MM SWING OVER TOOL REST CAPACITY 14 356 MM DISTANCE BETWEEN CENTERS 43 1092 MM SPINDLE THREAD 1 1 4 32 MM 8 TPI TAILSTOCK THROUGH HOLE 3 8 10 MM HEADSTOCK TAPER MT2 SPINDLE CENTER LINE TO FLOOR 44 1 2 1130 MM HEADSTOCK MOVEMENT PIVOT 360 AND SLIDE INDEXING POSITIONS 36 X 10 OVERALL DIMENSIONS L X W X H 64 X 15 X 48 1626 X 381 X 1219 MM MOTOR 2 HP 220 V 3 PH 6 2 A INPUT POWER 110 V 1PH ONLY WEIGHT 418 LBS 190 KG 16 x 42 WOOD TURNING LATHE 25 650ABC MI ASNN SDR ERAN GENERAL GENERA
13. corative grooves vertically up the length of the spindle usually with the help of a shop made jig and router NEVER TURN ON THE LATHE WHEN THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE IS LOCKED IN PLACE ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE LATHE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSERTING THE SPINDLE LOCK PIN TO LOCK THE SPINDLE TURNING ON THE LATHE AFTER THE INDEXING PIN OR ANY OTHER OBJECT HAS BEEN INSERTED INTO THE HEADSTOCK INDEXING HOLE THEREBY PREVENTING THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE FROM TURNING CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY DAMAGE TO THE WORKPIECE OR DAMAGE TO THE LATHE AND THE MOTOR To lock the spindle Thread the spindle lock index pin into one of the threaded holes around the spindle A Rotate the flywheel B slowly by hand until the pin finds the groove and bottoms out in the indexing hole Complete the desired cut groove or other operation on the spindle If further grooves are required loosen the pin again and slowly turn the spindle until the desired position is loca ted Repeat the above steps Note There are 36 evenly spaced holes in the headstock spindle allowing for indexing at 10 increments 3607 36 posi tions 10 C allowing for a wide variety of symmetrical decorative grooves or patterned cuts PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Keep the unit clean and free of dust by wiping with a cloth or vacuuming off any woodchips or dust after each use All bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated and no further lubrication is required Regular application
14. ction entitled Electrical Require Mo 1460 DI ments and make sure all requirements and grounding i Faso ooo IM instructions are followed Tas 700 Once the assembly steps have been completed uncoil Bla 209 400 the power cord and plug the power cord into an appro priate outlet A With the machine connected to a power source the spindle speed read out will snow 0 B When turning operations have been completed unplug the wood lathe from the power source NOTE If a sudden power failure occurs the spindle will not re start automatically when the power is restored to the machine Push the off button C to reset the switch and then press the on button D to start the lathe MOVABLE EMERGENCY SWITCH An additional remote stop switch E is supplied with the lathe It has a 10 foot cord and a magnetic backing This switch has the same functions as the stop button on the headstock with the added advantage of being placeable anywhere on the wood lathe to suit the operator ALWAYS BE SURE TO STOP THE LATHE SPINDLE COMPLETELY BEFORE CHANGING DIRECTION WHEN MOUNTING A FACEPLATE ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE SET SCREWS IN THE FACE PLATE ARE TIGHTENED SECURELY AFTER THE FACE PLATE IS INSTALLED FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE FACE PLATE UNSCREWING FROM THE SPINDLE The forward reverse switch F is located under the main power switch Forward Spindle rotates towards you from the top of the workpiece Re
15. djustment as both the swivel arm in the tool rest carriage mounting hole B and the tool rest in the swivel arm moun ting hole C can be swiveled as needed for accurate and convenient tool rest positioning The tool rest should be adjusted so that its top is 1 8 above the center of the workpiece Loosen the tool rest locking lever D and adjust the height and position of the tool rest as needed Re tighten the lever securely after adjustment MOUNTING amp REMOVING THE HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER U N REEL U The headstock spindle has an MI 2 taper hole into which the spur center fits A Note The spur center can be installed with the face plate installed B on or removed A to remove the face plate see secfion Mounting a workpiece to the face plate on page 15 1 Make sure the shank of the spur center and the spindle hole are clean and free of debris and fit the spur center firmly in the spindle hole by hand MOUNTING amp REMOVING THE TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER The tailstock has an MT 2 taper hole into which the live center fits 1 Make sure the shank of the live center and the tail stock hole are clean and free of debris and fit the live center firmly in the hole by hand A MOVING TAILSTOCK QUILL IN OUT TAILSTOCK REAR VIEW The tailstock quill can be moved in and out of the tail stock casting E by turning the tailstock quill movement hand wheel F To remove the headstock spur center Knock it ou
16. e Guard is easily installed on the lathe bed and the height of its support column can be adjusted to suit the clearance needed for the shield depending on the size of your lathe This device ensures complete safety against the following risks wood chips broken tools dust or any other object DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH NORMAL LATHE USE 4 Piece Woodturning Chisel Set 25 210 Made from hi speed steel this kit comes in it s own wood en carrying case and features 4 of the most commonly used turning tools including a 3 4 parting tool a 1 2 round nose scraper a 1 skew chisel and 1 2 bowl gouge 4 Four jaw Scroll Chuck 25 605 Designed specifically for use on lathes with 1 1 4 dia x 8 TPI headstock threads AN 18 Bed Extension 25 618 For longer turnings an optional 18 bed exten sion can be added 5 Piece Woodturning Mini Chisel Set 25 250 Made from high quality high speed steel with solid hard wood handles Designed specially for small er turning such as pen mak ing and other small hobby type projects Includes a 3 4 diamond part ing tool a 1 2 round nose AAA scraper a 1 skew chisel and a 1 2 bowl gouge WOOD LATHE PART NO 25 650ABC 1A 25 650ABC 2A 25 650ABC 3 25 650ABC 4 25 650ABC 5 25 650ABC 6 25 650ABC 7 25 650ABC 8 25 650ABC 9 25 650ABC 10 25 650ABC 11A 25 650ABC 12 25 650ABC 13 25 6
17. from the factory at the time of printing Because we are commit ted to making constant improvements General International reserves the right to make changes to components parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary without prior notice and without obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered units Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifications and information in this manual corres ponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied However special orders and after factory modifica tions may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine Further as several gene rations of this model of wood lathe and several versions of this manual may be in circulation if you own an ear lier or later version of this unit this manual may not depict your machine exactly If you have any doubts or questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial number of your unit for clarifica tion GENERAL amp GENERAL INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General General International and Excalibur by General International products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly Limited Lifetime Warranty Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction General and General International agree to repair or replace any part or com
18. in the shop Lifting and handling the machine Assembly instructions Install the belt tension release lever Installing the tool rest swivel arm Basic adjustments amp controls Connecting to a power source On Off power switch Movable emergency switch Forward Reverse switch Starting Stopping the lathe Changing spindle speed range Changing spindle speed Tool rest carriage swivel arm and tool rest adjustments Mounting amp removing the headstock spur center Mounting amp removing the tailstock live center Moving tailstock quill in out Tailstock movement Alignment between centers Headstock tool rest carriage and tailstock locking lever adjustment Mounting a workpiece to the face plate Pivoting the headstock for outboard turning Indexing Parts list amp diagrams RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION To help ensure safe operation please take a moment to learn the machine s applications and limitations as well as poten tial hazards Generale International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment Do not operate the wood lathe when tired distrac ted or under the effects of drugs alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness The working area should be well lit clean and free of debris Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the wood lathe is in operation do not permit them to operate the wo
19. l locking levers and moveable or remo vable parts are tightened down and secured Adjust the cutting tool parallel and as close as pos sible to the workpiece and before starting the lathe turn the workpiece by hand at least one full rotation to make sure that it does not come in contact with the cutting tool Maintain turning tools with care Keep turning tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi tions Do not overreach and keep both feet on floor Keep guards in place and in working order If a guard must be removed for maintenance or clea ning be sure it is properly re attached before using the tool again Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by GENERAL INTERNATIONAL may result in equip ment malfunction or risk of injury Never stand on machinery Serious injury could result if the tool is tipped over Always disconnect the tool from the power source before servicing changing accessories perfor ming any maintenance or cleaning or if the machine will be left unattended Make sure that switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord Make sure the tool is properly grounded If equip ped with a 3 prong plug it should be used with a three pole receptacle Never remove the third prong Do not use this wood lathe for other than its intended use If used for other purposes GENERAL I
20. od lathe Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machinery with locks master electrical switches and switch keys to prevent unauthorized or unsu pervised use Stay alert Give your work your undivided atten tion Even a momentary distraction can lead to seri ous injury Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be hazardous to health Work in a well ventilated area and whenever possible use a dust collector and wear eye ear and respiratory protection devices Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets neck laces or other jewelry while the wood lathe is in operation Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non slip footwear Be sure that adjusting wrenches tools drinks and other clutter are removed from the machine before operating Keep hands well away from the spindle the spin ning workpiece and all moving parts Use a brush not hands to clear away chips and dust Do not use stock containing defects such as checks splits cracks knots or foreign objects Before starting inspect stock and remove all foreign objects such as dirt nails staples or any object that could damage a tool or become dislodged and fly free and cause injury Select appropriate turning speed for the size and type of workpiece being turned and use lowest speed when starting a new workpiece Before turning on the wood lathe make sure the workpiece is securely installed between centers and that al
21. on the lathe and tight en using the spindle lock pin and face plate wrench NEVER TURN ON THE LATHE WHEN THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE IS LOCKED IN PLACE ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE LATHE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSERTING THE INDEXING PIN TO LOCK THE SPINDLE TURNING ON THE LATHE AFTER THE SPINDLE LOCK PIN OR ANY OTHER OBJECT HAS BEEN INSERTED INTO THE HEADSTOCK INDEXING HOLE THEREBY PREVENTING THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE FROM TURNING CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY DAMAGE TO THE WORKPIECE OR DAMAGE TO THE LATHE AND THE MOTOR PIVOTING THE HEADSTOCK FOR OUTBOARD TURNING The headstock pivots 360 with positive stops at 0 45 90 135 180 and 270 for multi position outboard turn ing Larger bowls can also be turned on the outboard side of the lathe To pivot the headstock Release the heastock locking lever A Pull out on the headstock pivot pin B to release the headstock Rotate the headstock to the desired position and release the pivot pin so it seats in the corresponding stop hole Secure the heastock in place by pulling the head stock locking lever A forward For advanced turners the indexing features on this 25 650ABC M1 lathe allows the user to lock the spindle in place at 36 evenly spaced 10 intervals while the workpiece is installed between the centers There are 3 threaded holes and 1 unthreaded hole placed in various positions around the spindle This is primarily used for reeding or fluting cutting de
22. ponent which upon examination proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life of the tool However the Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover any product used for pro fessional or commercial production purposes nor for industrial or educational applications Such cases are covered by our Standard 2 year Limited Warranty only The Limited Lifetime Warranty is also subject to the Conditions and Exceptions as listed below Standard 2 Year Limited Warranty All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial industrial and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years 24 months from the date of purchase General and General International agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2 year warranty period subject to the conditions and exceptions as listed below To file a Claim To file a claim under our Standard 2 year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty all defective parts components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General International or to a nearby distributor repair center or other location designated by General International For further details call our service department at 1 888 949 1161 or your local distributor for assistance when filing you
23. r claim Along with the return of the product being claimed for warranty a copy of the original proof of purchase and a letter of claim must be included a warranty claim form can also be used and can be obtained upon request from General International or an authorized distributor clearly stating the model and serial number of the unit if applicable and including an expla nation of the complaint or presumed defect in material or workmanship CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS This coverage is extended to the original purchaser only Prior warranty registration is not required but documented proof of purchase i e a copy of original sales invoice or receipt showing the date and location of the purchase as well as the purchase price paid must be provided at the time of claim Warranty does not include failures breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General or General International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from improper use or lack of or improper maintenance misuse or abuse negligence accidents damage in handling or transport or normal wear and tear of any generally considered con sumable parts or components Repairs made without the written consent of General International will void all warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS Electrical requirements Grounding instructions Circuit capacity Extension cords Unpacking List of contents Additionnal requirements for set up Placement with
24. ral spirits or paint thinner Handle and dispose of potentially flammable solvent soaked rags according to manufacturers safety recommendations Avoid rubbing the lathes painted surfaces as many solvent based prod ucts will remove paint To prevent rust apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after market surface protec tant or rust inhibitor PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP THIS MODEL 25 650ABC 16 X 42 WOOD LATHE IS VERY HEAVY DO NOT OVER EXERT THE HELP OF AT LEAST TWO ASSISTANTS WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEP iN TO LIMIT THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE ANY EQUIPMENT USED TO LIFT THIS MACHINE HOIST OR FORKLIFT SHOULD HAVE A RATED CAPACITY IN EXCESS OF 418 LBS 190 KG This machine should be installed and operated only on a solid flat and stable floor that is able to support the weight of the lathe and the operator Plan for placement within your shop that will allow the operator to work unencumbered and unobstructed by foot traffic either passing shop visitors or other shop workers or other tools or machinery LIFTING AND HANDLING THE MACHINE Because of its great weight a minimum of two extra people will be required to assist with lifting the wood lathe and installing its support legs That being said to limit the risk of serious injury or damage to the machine ideally a hoist or lift should be used 1 Remove the straps and wood blocks that hold the lathe to
25. s of a surface protectant lubricant will help prevent rust and keep the tool rest head and tailstock sliding smooth on the bedway Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage Replace the power cord and the plug at the first signs of visible damage RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES A large range of optional aftermarket accessories can be used with this lathe Your local dealer may be able to offer suggestions based on what is readily available in your area Key issues to keep in mind when shopping for aftermarket accessories are Headstock and tailstock feature a MT 2 taper to avoid damaging the lathe use only headstock and tail stock centers with a matching taper Headstock spindle threads are 1 1 4 diameter x 8 threads per inch T PI to avoid stripping or dam aging the threads use only threaded headstock attachments such as face plates and jaw chucks that have matching threads We also offer a large variety of products to help you increase convenience productivity accuracy and safety when using your wood lathe Here s a small sampling of optional accessories available from your local General International dealer For more information about our products please visit our website at www general ca Outboard Turning Bracket 125 305 Larger bowls can be turned on the outboard side of the lathe with the help of an optional outboard turning bracket Wood Lathe Guard 25 160 This Wood Lath
26. t from the opposite end of the spindle D using the supplied knock out bar C Note When knocking out the spur center always hold it by hand to prevent it from falling E To remove the live center from the tailstock quill Loosen the tailstock quill locking lever B and move the quill out by turning the quill movement hand wheel C until the quill end is nearly inside the tailstock and the live center can be removed by hand Note When removing the live center always hold it by hand to prevent it from falling D To move the tailstock quill 1 Loosen the quill locking lever G 2 Turn the the quill movement hand wheel to move the quill as needed 3 Re tighten the quill locking lever to secure the quill in position TAILSTOCK MOVEMENT The tailstock is used to support the other end of the work piece to be turned and can be moved along the bed sideways to suit the length of the workpiece H To move the tailstock on the bed Loosen the tailstock locking lever I Move the tailstock by hand to the desired location on the bed J Retighten the tailstock locking lever to secure the tailstock in position ALIGNMENT BETWEEN CENTERS There is a small amount of play built into the headstock on the bed to allow the headstock to pivot freely Whenever the headstock is pivoted back from the out board position the alignment between the headstock and tailstock centers should be double checked and adjusted as needed
27. verse Spindle rotates away from you from the top of the workpiece CHANGING SPINDLE SPEED RANGE This model 25 650ABC M1 is equipped with an electronic variable speed controller See Frequency Inverter abo ve allowing the user to change the spindle speeds in conjunction with the 3 drive belt positions TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE AN POWER SOURCE BEFORE OPENING THE BELT GUARD AND BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTE NANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS STARTING STOPPING THE LATHE RPM TR MI To start the lathe 1 Select the direction you want the spindle to turn either forward or reverse 2 Set the variable speed control knob G to the low est setting counterclockwise 3 Press the ON Green button H To stop the lathe Press the OFF red button I 3 SPEED RANGES High 150 3750 RPM Medium 85 2000 RPM Low 45 to 1000 RPM Changing between the 3 speed ranges requires moving the drive belt from one set of drive pulleys to another H M or L To change the speed range Unplug the machine from the power source Open the belt guard cover A located on top of the headstock Loosen the motor tension lock knob B and pull the belt tension release lever C towards you Place the drive belt in the desired speed range shown on the chart inside the headstock cover With the belt slack rotate the spindle by hand while gently pushing the belt onto the desired pulley posi tion Make sure the groo
28. ves in the belt are aligned with the grooves in the pulley and the belt runs true Re tension the belt by pushing the tension release lever C away from you and tighten the motor tension lock knob B when the belt is tensioned Do not over tighten The belt should deflect about 1 8 to 1 4 of an inch when pressed moderately with your finger between the 2 pulleys Turn the speed control knob D to the desired speed The digital spindle speed readout E will indicate the current speed CHANGING SPINDLE SPEED Note Turning speeds vary depending on the size and dia meter of the workpiece as well as which stage you are at in the overall turning process NODO TURNING LATRE SPEED VITESSE DU TOUR A BOIS it 1 nt Ei 1 il tal When turning a smaller diameter workpiece a higher spindle speed is recommended j HE Proper spindle speed selection comes with practice and nis H 1 3 experience and when in doubt always start at a slower speed sz increasing when you are sure that it is safe to do so Use the chart as a basic guideline for selecting appropri ate spindle speed TOOL REST CARRIAGE 8 SWIVEL ARM AND TOOL REST ADJUSTMENTS The tool rest carriage can be moved along the bed slide ways and swiveled as needed Loosen the tool rest car riage lever A and move the carriage to the desired loca tion Re tighten the lever securely after adjustment The tool rest swivel arm allows for even more positional a
29. wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit lf you are unsure consult a qualified electrician If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly your machine may be operating on a circuit BASIC FUNCTIONS that is close to its amperage draw capacity However if an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a power failure still occurs contact a qualified technician or our service department EXTENSION CORDS If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plug and a matching 3 pole receptacle that accepts the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged extension cord or plug immedi ately Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor I D plate An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The accompanying chart shows the correct size extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor D plate amp rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the number the heavier the gauge AMPERES EXTENSION CORD LENGTH uwa arm son won son This General International model 25 650ABC M1 Wood Lathe is designed specifically for medium to larger sized wood turning projects With a maximum swing over bed of 16 a distance between centers of 42
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