RIDGID WL1200LS1 manual Check Spindle Rotation, Adjusting Tailstock, Aligning Centers, Screw

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Check Spindle Rotation	Rotation
The lathe spindle must rotate counterclock-
wise when viewed from the spindle end.
NOTE: Make sure the spur center is
removed from the spindle.

1.Plug the lathe power cord into a prop- erly grounded outlet (See page 7)

2.Stand clear of the lathe spindle and turn the switch On. Notice the rotation of the spindle. If it is Not turning Counterclockwise contact your Authorized Service Center immedi- ately before using this tool.

Adjusting Tailstock

The tailstock contains a brass screw which bears against the "key" on the underside of the bed. This screw prevents excessive "looseness" (rocking back and forth) of the tailstock.

1.Loosen the locknut using a 13mm wrench.

2.Tighten the screw moderately against the key, then loosen it about 1/4 turn.

Slide the tailstock along the bed. If it does not stick or bind in any one spot, tighten the nut. If it binds or sticks, loosen the screw only enough so that the tailstock slides smoothly along the bed.

Tailstock

Lock

Brass

Screw Locknut Key

Aligning Centers

If the centers are not in line as shown, make the following adjustments.

1.Make sure the tailstock and ram are locked when checking for alignment.

2.Loosen the screw in the foot... Tap the screw to loosen the locknut inside.

3.Using a wrench, loosen the hex head screw on the back of the headstock. The screw is located about 1-3/4" from the bottom.

4.Swing the tailstock so that the two points are in line... securely tighten the hex head screw in the headstock and the screw in the end of the foot.

M10x1.5-30
Hex Head
Screw	Tailstock	Foot
	Tailstock

Screw

Headstock Handwheel

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Contents +22 7851,1*/$7+ Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe Table of ContentsKnow and Understand the Lathe Safety Symbols Before Using the LatheReduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment Use Recommended AccessoriesTo reduce the risk of injury from unexpected lathe movement Inspect your latheReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Dress for safetyKeep Children Away Inspect Your WorkpieceDon’t Force Tool Before freeing jammed materialPower Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsGeneral Electrical Connections Volt, 60 Hz. Tool InformationMotor Safety Protection Unpacking and Checking Contents Loose Parts Package Assembling Steel Legset AssemblyHoles Used for Mounting Boards and Wood Lathe to Leg Set Mounting Left Side Table TopBoard/Side Support Mounting Right Side Table Top Particle Board Table Top Carriage Bolt M6 xMotor Mounting Plate Right Side Table Top Left Side Mounting Headstock Assembly Headstock Carriage Bolt M6 x Hex Head Nut HexBelt Guard Pan Head Thread Cutting Screw M5 x 0.8 x Pan ScrewM6 x Hex Head Screw Carriage Bolt Mounting the MotorHex Nut X 19 xAssembly Headstock, Tailstock, and Tool Rest Assembly Assembly Hex Hd Screw TailstockTube Large Tool Rest Assembly Pan Head Screw Mounting Rear FootNut Square Flat Washer M8 x X 19 x Nut Hex M6 xHex Nut 3/4-16 Live Center Tailstock Ram Dia Wood Dowel Foot Spur and Cup Center InstallationCheck Spindle Rotation Adjusting TailstockAligning Centers ScrewGetting To Know Your Wood Lathe BedHeadstock Yellow Switch Key On-off SwitchChanging Speeds Basic Lathe OperationsDiagonal Lines on Both Ends Spindle TurningWood Tool Rest Faceplate Turning Basic Lathe Operations Indexing Woodworking Chisels and How to Use Them How To Use Your Ridgid Wood LatheSix Commonly Used Chisel Types Selection Of Chisels Theory Of TurningWhen You Can Cut, and When You Must Scrape How to Position Tool Rest for Circum- ference CuttingDiameter Approach Circumference Rest Face Edge How to Position Tool Rest for Circumference ScrapingUsing The Skew Using The GougeSupport Using Toe Edge does not cut Using Heel Cutting Edge AdvancedWrong RightUsing The Parting Tool Using The Scraping ChiselsSpear Round Flat Point Nose Nose Roughing Off Finish Cutting Hand PositionsMaking Standard Cuts Smoothing a Cylinder Cutting a ShoulderParting Tool Pencil Mark Pencil Skew Wrong Right Bevel Cutting Beads Cutting VeesPencil Marks Cutting Coves ConcavesCutting Coves Making Long Convex CutsMaking Long Taper Cuts How To Handle Spindle TurningsPlotting The Shape Tenon Sizing CutsUsing a Template Diameter Board Using a Template and a Diameter BoardDuplicate Turnings Use of PatternsFaceplate & Chuck Turnings Long SpindlesPlanning The Work Planning Various CutsHow To Make Fancy Faceplate Turnings Deep RecessesPreparing a Plug Chuck Rechucking Turning CylindersTurning a Ring Turned BoxesLid Lids Body Backing Block Face Plate Sanding, Buffing And Polishing Using The Lathe To Sand TurningsCoves Wood Fibers SandpaperMaintenance Wiring DiagramRecommended Accessories MaintenanceTroubleshooting GeneralTrouble Probable Cause Remedy LOW Voltage MotorStarting switch Burned switch con Ridgid 12 Wood Lathe Model No. WL1200LS1 Repair PartsWood Turning Lathe Model Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Ridgid 12 Wood-Turning Lathe Model No. WL1200LS1Repair Parts Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Description Call