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Auxiliary Power Switch
The auxiliary power switch allows the operator to start/stop the lathe
near the tailstock.
Indexer and Spindle Lock
This lathe has an indexer with 36 evenly spaced holes, which allows the
spindle to be locked in one of the thirty six index positions that are 10 degrees apart. The indexer and
spindle lock enable the woodturner to create features on the workpiece that are evenly spaced.
To engage the spindle lock, pull and rotate the red knob so the pin on the shaft aligns with the notch in
the lock position. Release the knob and rotate the spindle until the spindle lock engages.
Ensure the spindle lock is disengaged before starting the lathe motor. Failure to
do so will cause the belt to slip and overheat the belt and the motor.
Never engage the spindle lock while the lathe is still in motion. Doing so will stop
the lathe abruptly and damage the lathe. The sudden change of speed can cause
the workpiece to dislodge from the lathe, which can cause serious injuries or
death.
Spindle
Each end of the spindle has 1-1/4” x 8 TPI right-hand thread for mounting the faceplate and other
accessories.
This lathe ships with the faceplate mounted. To remove the faceplate,
loosen the set screws using a 3mm hex wrench first. Engage the
spindle lock, then use the provided faceplate wrench to rotate the
faceplate counterclockwise and remove it from the spindle.
IMPORTANT: The set screw on the faceplate can damage the spindle if
it is not loosened before removing the faceplate.
The inboard side of the spindle accepts the spur center and other
accessories with an MT-2 taper. Before inserting an accessory, make
sure the tapered contact surface is clean.
To remove an accessory, insert the knockout rod from the outboard
end of the spindle. Hold onto the accessory and use the knockout rod
to tap the accessory out from the spindle.
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