70-100 12” x 16” Mini Lathe 4001824 Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________ For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167 70-100M4 www.rikontools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications.................................................................................................................. 2 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 3 - 6 Getting To Know Your Machine ........................................................................................... 7 Contents of Package ...................................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool not be modified and/or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. 25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY EXTENSION CORDS THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS MACHINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. For best power and safety, plug the machine directly into a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet that is within the supplied cord length of the machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOOD LATHES This machine is intended for the shaping, smoothing and finishing of natural, solid woods. The permissible workpiece dimensions must be observed (see Technical Specification). Any other use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer, can cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the warranty.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 11 J 1 17 16 15 Item Description Item Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 14 13 Lifting handle Switch Hand wheel Face plate Spur center Tool rest Live center Tail stock Tailstock hand wheel Tailstock spindle locking arm Tool rest base Spindle lock Tool holder Motor Lathe bed Tailstock locking lever Tool rest seat locking lever CONTENTS OF PACKAGE Model 70-100 Mini Lathe is shipped complete in one box.
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE Item Description www.rikontools.com 4001824 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________ For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@ rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167 Operator’s Manual 70-100 12” x 16” Mini Lathe LIST OF LOOSE PARTS Qty A Lathe.....................................................1 B Knockout Bar...........
ASSEMBLY THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE. Install The Tool Rest Base Onto The Lathe Bed Handwheel Tailstock arm 1. Remove the tailstock assembly from the lathe bed, by releasing the locking lever handle that is located at the rear of the tailstock. FIG. 1. Locking arm Locking lever 2. Slide the tailstock assembly off of the end of the lathe bed. FIG. 2. FIG. 1 3. Slide the tool rest base onto the lathe bed.
ASSEMBLY Spindle lock Install The Spindle Lock Locate the spindle lock assembly from the carton, and install it onto the head with an adjustable wrench. FIG. 5. Warning: Disengage the spindle lock before turning the machine on, or damage to the machine may result. FIG.5 Attach The Spur Center Onto The Headstock Headstock spindle Insert the spur center into the headstock spindle. The spur center has a No. 2 Morse Taper shank, that matches the taper on the inside of the headstock spindle. FIG. 6.
ASSEMBLY Install The Faceplate on the Headstock Spindle lock 1. Thread the faceplate clockwise onto the headstock spindle. Faceplate 2. Next, engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning, and then tighten the faceplate in place with the supplied wrench. FIG. 10. FIG. 10 Warning: Disengage the spindle lock before turning the machine on, or damage to the machine may result.
ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Tailstock Loosen the locking lever to move the tailstock along the lathe bed to desired position for holding your work piece. Then tighten the locking lever. Nut To adjust the clamping action of the tailstock, adjust the lower nut - clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen. FIG. 14. Also see FIG. 3 and instructions on page 9. FIG. 14 Handwheel To adjust the tailstock arm in or out to hold or release your work piece, loosen the locking arm and turn hand wheel.
ADJUSTMENTS Changing the Bearings If the bearings ever need to be changed, the whole spindle shaft needs to be shifted right, out of the headstock, towards the tailstock. Then the bearings can be removed from the headstock casting. With the new bearings in place, the spindle shaft assembly can be re-installed, so turning can be resumed. 1. Unplug the lathe from the power source. 2. Remove any accessories from the spindle - spur center, face plate, chuck, etc.
ADJUSTMENTS Indexing / Using the Spindle Lock The Headstock Spindle has 12 indexing holes, each 30° apart, which allows accurate pattern work on projects such as straight fluting, grooving, drilling, detail carving, wood burning patterns, laying out designs and more. This feature also allows the user to lock the spindle for removing face plates, chucks and other accessories without needing two tools. FIG. 19 FIG. 21, shows how to rotate the spindle to access any of the 12 indexing holes.
ACCESSORIES 70-900 24” LATHE BED EXTENSION 70-920 LATHE STAND Made of heavy cast iron, it bolts to the right end of the 70-100 Mini Lathe to extend the lathe’s working spindle length capacity to 40”. Universal, all-steel Stand adjusts from 23-1/4” to 37-1/4” long, and 24-1/2” to 34-1/2” working height. 70-913 LATHE STAND EXTENSION Universal, all-steel Stand Extension bolts onto the 70-910 and 70-920 stands to support lathes with Bed Extensions.
MAINTENANCE Turn the power switch “OFF” and disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting or maintaining the machine. DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor. Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance. 1. Before each use: 3. Keep the lathe bed free of resin and rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor will not start 1. Machine is not plugged in 2. Low voltage 3. Loose connection 1. Plug in machine 2. Check fuses 3. Check plug and all connections Motor fails to develop full power. 1. Power line is overloaded 2. Undersize wires in supply system 3. Drive belt tension is too high 4. Low voltage 5. Worn motor 1. Correct the overload condition 2. Increase supply wire size or eliminate extension cord if one is used 3. Adjust belt tension 4.
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