3. Use the provided hex wrench to clamp the electric drill in the headstock collar as shown in Figure 6.
Note: Make certain that the drill chuck will not touch the headstock!
Headstock |
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Collar | Drill Chuck |
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Hex Wrench |
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Figure 6. Clamping the drill to the headstock.
Note: If the tailstock is mounted to the lathe bed when you receive it from our factory, then you must remove it before completing the next step.
4. Slide the toolrest base to the middle of the lathe bed, starting from the end opposite the headstock, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Mounting the toolrest base.
H2669 Hobby Lathe
5. Lower the toolrest into the lock collar on the base until it is flush with the bottom of the lock collar, then tighten the lock knob securely as shown in Figure 8.
Lock Knob
Figure 8. Mounting the toolrest.
6.Turn the lock-down lever clockwise to secure the toolrest base to the lathe bed as shown in Figure 9.
Lock-down Lever
Figure 9. Securing the toolrest base.
The toolrest is now temporarily mounted to the lathe bed. Instructions for positioning and adjust- ing your toolrest during operations are given on Page 15.
Note: Safe operation of the lathe requires correct positioning of the toolrest.