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Setup
Before use, the tool rest must be moved out of its shipping position and centers must be inserted. For the Model G0658, installing the outboard turn- ing attachment is an optional step.
To prepare the lathe:
1.Loosen the release lever and rotate the tool rest base away from the lathe bed.
2.Loosen the tool rest lock handle and rotate the tool rest so that it is positioned parallel to the lathe bed (Figure 9).
Tool Rest | Tool Rest |
| Lock Handle |
| Tool Rest |
| Base |
| Release |
| Lever |
Figure 9. Tool rest positioned.
3.Tighten the tool rest lock handle.
4.To insert the centers, refer to Installing/ Removing Spur Center and Installing/ Removing Live Center on Page 21.
G0657/G0658 Benchtop Lathe
To install the outboard turning attachment (Model G0658 only):
1.Insert one of the lock handles through the upper slot in the outboard turning attachment, as shown in Figure 10.
Lock Handle
Outboard Turning
Attachment