Installing/Removing
Spur Center
The spur center installs into the headstock spin- dle with a taper fit.
To install the spur center:
1.UNPLUG LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Insert the tapered end of the center into the spindle, and push it in quickly and firmly (Figure 15).
Headstock |
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Spindle Wheel | Spur Center |
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Figure 15. Inserting spur center into spindle.
3.Check that the center is securely installed by giving it a quick tug. (A properly installed center will not pull out by hand.)
To remove the spur center:
1.UNPLUG LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Hold the headstock spindle wheel securely while turning the faceplate counterclockwise until the spur center is forced out of the head- stock spindle (Figure 16).
| Faceplate |
Headstock |
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Spindle Wheel | Spur Center |
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Figure 16. Removing spur center.
Note: If the lathe is used with the faceplate removed, a knockout tool (not included) is required for removing the spur center.
Installing/Removing
Live Center
To install the live center:
1.Loosen the quill lock handle (if locked) approximately half a turn counterclockwise.
2.Rotate the quill handwheel clockwise until the tailstock quill protrudes out of the tailstock housing about 3⁄4''.
3.Insert the live center, as shown in Figure 17, and push firmly.
H8259 10" x 18" Benchtop Lathe |
