8.To align the pulleys, set the speed control lever mid-way between high and low so the upper and lower pulleys are spread approximately the same amount. Ensure that the lathe is sitting level. Use a plumb bob to check the side of the pulleys in rela- tion to each other. See Figure 8.

If the pulleys are not in alignment, loosen the motor mounting bolts and move the motor on its mounting plate. The lathe assembly can also be moved slightly to achieve alignment, by loosening the bolts installed in Step 5.

Figure 8. Using plumb bob for pulley alignment.

9.Tighten the motor adjusting nuts so there is constant pressure on the V-belt from the lower motor pulley. Ensure that the motor is level and the pulleys are parallel with each other. Once the V-belt is in position, change speeds only with the motor run- ning and the headstock cover in place. If speed changes are necessary for adjust- ment or testing, unplug the machine and rotate the pulleys by hand while moving the speed lever. Never move the speed lever without rotating the spindle as the belt can become jammed or the movable pulley can be damaged.

10.At this point tighten all the bolts on the stand. Put the headstock cover plate back into place and secure.

Tool Rest

The tool rest is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the lever is thrown, a locking plate lifts up and secures the tool rest to the bed. See Figure

9.To install the tool rest assembly:

1.Remove the large hex nut and lock plate from the bottom of the tool rest assembly.

2.Set the tool rest assembly on the lathe bed with the clamp stud between the bed slot.

3.Set the tool rest lock handle so it is pointing down. Re-install the lock plate and thread the hex nut back onto the stud until it bot- toms out.

4.Lift the lock handle approximately 90˚ and tighten the hex nut 1⁄2 to 2⁄3 of a turn more.

5.Turn the tool rest lock handle until it locks the tool rest down onto the bed. You may need to adjust the Hex Nut in small incre- ments to fine tune how the tool rest assem- bly locks down onto the bed.

Figure 9. Mounting the tool rest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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