g0462 Wood Lathe (mfg. since 3/10) -19-
To pivot the headstock:
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2. make sure the head lock lever is tight.
3. pull the pivot lock pin out (see figure 18) and
pivot the headstock clockwise 90˚ or 180˚, as
shown in figure 19.
the ta ilstock is equipped with a cam-action
clamping system to secure it. When the lock lever
is tightened, a locking plate lifts up and secures
the tool rest to the bed.
to re-position the tailstock along the bed, loosen
the tailstock lock lever (see figure 20), move the
tailstock to the desired position, then re-tighten
the lock lever.
Note: If the lock lever will not securely clamp the
tailstock down onto the bed (either too loose or
too tight), loosen or tighten the hex nut located on
the underside of the tailstock in small increments
to achieve the proper clamping pressure.
Adjusting Tailstock position
4. release the pivot lock pin. make sure the pin
has engaged in its detent by trying to rotate
the headstock.
figure 18. pivot lock pin location.
pivot
Lock pin
head
Lock Lever
figure 19. head set at 90˚ and 180˚.
figure 20. tailstock lock lever.
tailstock
Lock Lever