Use And Care Manual

FIG. 9

FIG. 10

OPERATION

CAUTION: Make sure the tool rest is adjusted to

be as close to the workpiece as possible. Rotate the

workpiece by hand to check clearance before starting the

lathe.

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TAILSTOCK (Fig. 9)

• Move the tailstock (A) by loosening the lock lever (B) and

pushing the tailstock to the desired position on the bed.

Lock by tightening the lock lever (B).

• The spindle can extend up to 2 1/2" (6.35 cm) from the

tailstock housing. Move the tailstock spindle (C) by

loosening the spindle lock lever (D) and then turning the

hand wheel (E). Turning the hand wheel clockwise extends

the spindle; Turning it counter-clockwise retracts the

spindle. Lock levers (B) and (D) before operating the lathe.

• The tailstock spindle is hollow and can be accessed from

the handwheel end. Use the push-out rod to remove the

centre cup or to drill holes through the centre of a

workpiece on a faceplate.

TOOL REST (Fig. 10)

• To move the tool rest base (A), loosen the lock lever (B),

and move the base to the right or left and back or front.

Tighten the lever (B) when the tool rest base is in

the desired position.

• To adjust the angle of the tool rest (C), loosen the lock

lever (D), move the tool rest to the desired position, and

tighten the lock lever.

• To change to the other tool rest, loosen the lock lever (D)

and pull the tool rest (C) out of the tool rest base, insert

the other tool rest, adjust to desired position, and tighten

the lock lever (D).