Sherline Lathe User Guide and Specifications

with an improper power source will burn out the motor or speed control. Also, the first
few DC units built did not include the circuits to adapt to other currents. If you have an
early DC model, remove the plastic speed control housing and look for a label on the
aluminum speed control frame. If it has a small metallic label on top of the frame that
lists input voltage as 120VAC, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONVERT TO OTHER
CURRENTS. Models that can be used with any current have a paper label on the end of
the speed control frame which lists the model number as KBLC-240DS.
The machines are normally supplied with a USA type plug but can be easily rewired to
accept a European or U.K. type plug by attaching the wires using the color codes
provided below.
WIRE USA EUROPE
100/240 V BLACK BROWN
COMMON WHITE BLUE
GROUND (EARTH) GREEN GREEN W/YELLOW
FIGURE1a-Wire color codes for USA and European connectors.
General precautions
• DO NOT attempt to operate the lathe or mill without first mounting them to a
secure base. (See page 6.)
• DO NOT turn on the motor with a 3-jaw chuck mounted if the jaws are not
tightened on themselves or on a part.