Use And Care Manual

CAUTION: The safety key (C) can be removed from the switch when it is in the Off position. With the key removed,

the switch is locked in that position and the lathe cannot be started. Store the key in a safe place when the lathe is left idle.

CAUTION: Never leave the lathe unattended until it has come to a complete stop.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL BOX

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OPERATION

WARNING: If the motor shuts off unexpectedly, unplug the lathe from the power source, make sure the On/Off

switch is in the Off position, and allow the motor to cool down before attempting to restart the lathe. Overheating may be

caused by misaligned parts or a dull chisel. Inspect the lathe for proper set-up before using it again.

The variable speed control box contains the electrical connections to the motor, and has three external controls-speed

control knob, On/Off switch, and the circuit-breaker reset button.

RESET BUTTON (Fig. 8)

The reset button (D) will restart the motor after the motor shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops

during operation:

• Turn the On/Off switch (B) to the Off position and wait about ve minutes for the motor to cool.

• Press the reset button (D). Turn the switch (B) to the On position.

SPEED CONTROL KNOB (Fig. 8)

The speed control knob (A) is used to set the speed of the

lathe to suit the weight of the workpiece or the type of tool

being used.

• After the lathe is started, turning the knob clockwise will

increase spindle speed (to the maximum RPM). Turning

the knob counter-clockwise will decrease spindle speed

(to the minimum RPM).

• Adjust the knob until the desired workpiece rotation speed

is reached.

ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 8)

The On/Off switch (B) controls application of electrical power

to the lathe’s motor. The safety key (C) must be placed in

the switch before the switch will operate.

• Move the switch to the On position to start the motor.

Electric current is immediately applied to the motor. Wait

for the one- to three-second second delay in activation

before the motor begins to drive the headstock spindle.

The time it takes for the motor to reach the speed set by

the speed control knob depends on the size and weight

of the workpiece.

• Move the switch to the Off position to stop the motor.

Electric current is immediately disconnected, but the

spindle and workpiece will continue to spin for a few

seconds.

FIG. 8