It is recommended that the lathe is always retuned to the slowest speed before
stopping the lathe. Leaving the lathe at a higher speed when starting, puts more
strain on the motor and may shorten the life span of the motor.
Rotating the Headstock
For safe shipping the headstock is rotated to the front of the machine. To return it to
the normal spindle turning position, undo the yellow rotation lock lever, pull out the
silver rotation plunger and turn the complete headstock anticlockwise through 90
degrees. The plunger will engage again in this position, lock it tight with the yellow
lever.
For certain projects, such as large bowl turning, it may be necessary or more
comfortable to rotate the headstock round to the front, 90 degrees clockwise from the
spindle turning position. The headstock can be locked in any position at 45 degree
intervals.
Adjusting the Tailstock
The tailstock can be moved along the bed of the lathe. To release the tailstock pull
up the silver tailstock locking lever. The tailstock can now freely slide along the bed,
when it is positioned where required, clamp it firmly in place by pressing the lever
firmly down.
Fine adjustment is then made to the tail centre position. Unlock the winding handle
locking lever by half a turn only. Turn the winding handle to enable the tail centre to
be advanced or retracted. It has a travel of 57mm (2½”).
Winding Handle
Winding Handle Locking Lever
Tailstock Locking Lever
Both the headstock and tailstock spindles are
hollow and drive centres or other tools may be
removed by tapping them out with the knockout
bar supplied.
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