Fitting and removing the tailstock.
To remove the tailstock, loosen the
clamp handle and slide off the end of
the bed.
Note the tailstock is made from cast
iron and is very heavy. Take care not
to drop it or to damage the bed of the
lathe when re fitting.
Fitting and removing accessories
into the tailstock.
1/ Rotate the handle so that the spindle
moves forward.
2/ Clean the tapered part of the
accessory and the tapered hole in the
spindle.
3/ Firmly push the accessory into the
spindle hole.
4/ Try to twist the accessory. It should
be locked in position.
To remove the accessory, rotate the
spindle handle so that the spindle is
moved into the tailstock.
The accessory will be ejected from the
spindle when the spindle is fully
retracted.
Note hold your hand under the
accessory to ensure that the accessory
does not fall onto the bed of the lathe when it is ejected.
To clamp the tailstock spindle in position tighten the clamp screw on the backside of
the tailstock.
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