OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE GIBS
Although the factory setting should be fine, if you are having
trouble feeding the compound or cross slide, you may want to
adjust the gib screws. To adjust the gib you will need a 2mm
hex wrench and a 7mm combination wrench. Follow these
steps to adjust the gibs:
1. Turn off and unplug the lathe.
2. Loosen the three locknuts.
3. Test the sliding movement. Tighten and loosen the set screws
as necessary. The slides should move smoothly without play.
Readjust the set screws as needed.
4. Tighten the locknuts to keep the gibs set
CHECKING AND REPLACING MOTOR BRUSHES
The wear on the carbon brushes depends on how frequently
and how heavily the tool is used. To maintain maximum motor
efficiency, we recommend inspecting the two carbon brushes
every 50 hours of operation.
NOTE: Replacement carbon brushes (part no. 3455-137.1)
can be ordered at wenproducts.com. Only genuine WEN re-
placement brushes designed specifically for your tool should
be used. Carbon brushes are not covered under the two-year
warranty.
To replace the brushes for the lathe’s motor:
1. Turn off and unplug the lathe.
2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the front and rear
brush caps from the motor. One can be accessed through the
hole in the front of the bed. The other can be accessed from the
back of the headstock, where the motor is exposed.
3. Remove the motor brushes and measure them. If they are
worn down to 3/16” or less, replace them with new ones. If not,
reinstall them in the motor.
4. Insert the new motor brushes. Ensure there is good contact
between the new brushes and the motor commutator.
5. Reattach the brush caps.
NOTE: Both brushes should be replaced simultaneously.
Fig. 11
CompoundCompound
SlideSlide
Compound
Slide
Cross SlideCross SlideCross Slide
Fig. 12
Carbon
Brush
Length
20
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