3.Perform the desired procedure.
4.Unscrew the index pin until the spindle is released. Rotate spindle to next desired hole, and repeat.
Remove spindle index pin before starting lathe.
IMPORTANT: Do not use index pin to lock spindle, which will cause unnecessary wear to the pin. Use spindle lock for this purpose.
8.9Spur center: Installing/removing
The live center is installed into the headstock spindle. The live center should first be mounted to your workpiece, and then installed into the spindle. See section 10.4.
1.Disconnect lathe from power source.
2.Clean the tapered end of the center, and the inside of the headstock spindle, then push the center into the headstock spindle.
3.To remove a live center, first remove workpiece from lathe. Insert knockout rod (Figure 15) through hole in handwheel and tap the tapered end of the spur center.
IMPORTANT: Hold the center by either placing your thumb and forefinger on outside diameter of spur center, or wrapping the center with a rag. The center can be damaged if allowed to fall.
Figure 15
8.10Live center: Installing/removing
The live center is installed into the tailstock quill.
1.Disconnect lathe from power source.
2.Clean the tapered end of the center and the inside of the tailstock quill, then push the center into the quill. Test the insertion by attempting to pull the center out of the quill by hand. It should remain secure within the quill.
3.Always tighten the quill locking handle (M, Figure 16), once the live center has been properly positioned in the workpiece. Make
sure the keyway (N, Figure 16) in the quill is aligned with the locking handle.
To remove the live center:
4.Back off the tailstock and remove workpiece from lathe.
5.Loosen quill lock handle (M, Figure 16).
6.Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise to retract quill all the way, until the live center comes out. Hold the center while doing this to prevent it from falling.
Figure 16
8.11Spindle lock
Push spindle lock pin (P, Figure 17), and rotate the spindle slightly until the pin goes entirely into the recess. Continue to hold spindle lock pin in the recess.
Figure 17
8.12Face plate: Installing/removing
1.Disconnect lathe from power source.
2.Mount the face plate to your workpiece.
3.Engage spindle lock pin.
4.Install face plate onto threads of headstock spindle and rotate clockwise as far as it will go.
5.Face plate is now ready for turning.
6.To remove the face plate, engage spindle lock, and turn face plate counterclockwise with face plate wrench.
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