To swivel the headstock:
1.DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE POWER SOURCE!
2.Loosen the headstock lock handle (see Figure 17).
3.Pull the swivel pin out and rotate the head- stock to the desired position (see Figure 18).
Figure 18. Pulling out the swivel pin.
4.To lock the headstock in place, release the swivel pin and make sure that it engages the headstock.
Note: The swivel pin can lock the headstock at 45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 270°, and 360°.
5.Re-tighten the headstock lock handle.
Always operate the lathe with the headstock firmly locked to the bed. Otherwise, serious personal injury may occur.
Adjusting Tailstock
The tailstock is equipped with a
To position the tailstock along the length of the bed:
1.Loosen the tailstock lock handle and move the tailstock to the desired position along the bed (see Figure 19).
Figure 19. Tailstock lock handle.
2.Re-engage the tailstock lock handle to secure the tailstock to the bed.
Note: The large clamping hex nut under- neath the tailstock will require occasional adjusting to ensure proper clamping pressure of the tailstock to the bed. Turn this hex nut in small increments to fine tune the clamping pressure as needed.
Always operate the lathe with the tailstock firmly locked to the bed. Otherwise, serious personal injury may occur.
