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

 

Spindle Wheel

Spur Center

 

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

 

Spindle Wheel

Spur Center

 

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 34''.

3.Insert the live center, as shown in Figure 17, and push firmly.

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