Operations
Tailstock Movement
Tailstock Handwheel (A, Figure 2) – Turn clockwise to move tailstock spindle forward. Turn counterclockwise to retract tailstock spindle.
Tailstock Spindle Lock (B, Figure 2) – Locks tailstock spindle. Release to adjust with handwheel.
Tailstock Lock (C, Figure 2) – Locks tailstock in position on the bed. Release to move the tailstock assembly closer to or farther from the headstock.
The tailstock spindle is hollow. This can be useful for inserting a long bit to drill a hole in the center of a workpiece on the face plate.
The clamping device on the tailstock has been factory adjusted; however, if further adjustment should be needed, slide the tailstock off the end of the bed, and tighten or loosen the nut (D, Figure 3) beneath the tailstock.
On/Off Switch
The switch, shown in Figure 4, has a safety feature to prevent unauthorized use; pull out the upper piece of the switch and store in a safe place. The piece must be
Work Lamp (JWL-1220 only)
The 20” lathe is provided with a flexible work lamp which uses a
Position the work lamp so that wood chips do not accumulate inside the lamp shade and pose a fire hazard.
Use only a
Spur Center (Figure 5) – Slides into headstock and holds the workpiece during spindle turning.
Thoroughly clean the taper on the spur center and the inside of the headstock spindle before mounting the spur center. Failure to do so may result in separation of the two and possible injury or tool damage.
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