Nova COMET 14DR User Manual

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Table of Contents
Contact .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 1
General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................ 1
NOVA COMET 14DR Features ......................................................................................................................... 2
Lathe Features ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Lathe Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Connecting to Power ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Surge Protection (Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) / Residual Current Detectors (RCD)) ................................ 5
Setting up your NOVA COMET 14DR lathe ....................................................................................................... 6
Setting up your workshop environment .......................................................................................................... 6
Motor Break-in Operation ............................................................................................................................... 6
Assembling the NOVA COMET 14DR Lathe ..................................................................................................... 7
Assembling the Tailstock................................................................................................................................ 7
Installing the quill lock handle ......................................................................................................................... 7
Operating the NOVA COMET 14DR Lathe ........................................................................................................ 7
Turning the lathe ON / OFF ............................................................................................................................ 7
Switching between Forward and Reverse Modes ........................................................................................... 8
Changing the Speed ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Changing Belt Positions .................................................................................................................................. 9
Using the spindle index ................................................................................................................................ 11
Locking and Unlocking the Spindle ............................................................................................................... 11
Mounting a Faceplate or Chuck onto the lathe .............................................................................................. 11
Operating the Tool slide ............................................................................................................................... 12
Positioning the tool slide ............................................................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the tool rest height ......................................................................................................................... 12
Operating the Tailstock ................................................................................................................................ 13
Positioning the tailstock ................................................................................................................................ 13
Extending / Contacting the tailstock quill ....................................................................................................... 13
Locking the tailstock quill in position ............................................................................................................. 13
Mounting accessories into the tailstock quill ................................................................................................. 13
Dismounting the accessories from the tailstock quill ..................................................................................... 13
Maintaining the NOVA Lathe ........................................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance after each use ......................................................................................................................... 14
Monthly maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 14
6-months Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 14
Cleaning the Tool slide ................................................................................................................................. 14
Cleaning the Tailstock .................................................................................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Mechanical Issue ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Electrical Issue ............................................................................................................................................. 16
NOVA Teknatool Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 17
NOVA COMET 14DR – EXPLODED PARTS .................................................................................................. 18
NOVA COMET 14DR – PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................. 19
NOVA COMET 14DR – Subassembly list ........................................................................................................ 20
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Using the included knockout bar accessory ................................................................................................. 21
Controller Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 21

Nova COMET 14DR Specifications

General

Brand	Nova
Model	COMET 14DR
Category	Lathe
Language	English