Instruction manual
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OPERATION
1. Ensure the cutting tool, tool rests and tailstock are securely locked in
position before starting work.
2. Always rotate the workpiece by hand and check it does not strike the
tool/tool rest before switching on the motor.
3. To turn the lathe ON, press the green push-button. Press the red button to
stop.
4. Avoid turning timber which has
splits or substantial knots or
voids and take special care if
these are discovered.
5. Always use the lowest speed
when starting a new
workpiece.
6. When turning, always roughly
turn the work to a cylinder at
low speed.
7. Take care that the turning tools
do not bite suddenly into the
workpiece.
8. Always position the toolrest just above the centreline of the lathe.
SPEED CONTROL
1. Set the speed using the speed control lever as shown in Fig 10. Always set
the lever to the lowest setting before switching the machine on or off. The
following settings serve as an approximate guide.
Fig 10
GNINRUTELDNIPS
ERAUQS GNIHGUOR GNIHSINIF
"1
"2
"3
"4
0071
0021
007
006
0022
0022
0022
0022
GNINRUTETALPECAF
RETEMAID GNIHGUOR GNIHSINIF
"6
"8
"9
0071
007
006
0022
0022
0022