Changing Spindle Speeds, Belt Replacement

Changing Spindle Speeds

1.Disconnect the machine from the power source (unplug).

2.Open the access doors at the left side of the base (A, Fig. 6), and at the back side of the headstock (A, Fig. 7).

3.Loosen the motor plate lock handle (A, Fig.

8).Lift up on the motor plate handle (B, Fig.

8)to take tension off the belt.

4.Move the belt (B, Fig. 6) to the desired pulley groove according to the speed chart found on the inside of the headstock access door. Be sure the belt is aligned with spindle pulley and motor pulley.

5.Tension the belt by pushing down on the motor plate handle (B, Fig. 8) and lock in place.

Belt Replacement

1.Disconnect the machine from the power source (unplug).

6.Open the access doors at the left side of the base (A, Fig. 6), and at the back side of the headstock (A, Fig. 7).

2.Loosen the motor plate lock handle (A, Fig.

8).Lift up on the motor plate handle (B, Fig.

8)to take tension off the belt.

3.Loosen the set screw (B, Fig. 7) on spindle pulley (upper).

4.Loosen two set screws in handwheel (C, Fig. 7). Unscrew the handwheel while holding onto the spindle.

5.Remove handwheel and pull the spindle out while holding onto the spindle pulley.

6.Place the new belt on the spindle pulley. Place the spindle pulley back into the headstock the same way it was removed.

JML-1014 specifications

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