RIDGID WL1200LS1 manual Check Spindle Rotation, Adjusting Tailstock, Aligning Centers, Screw

Check Spindle Rotation	Rotation
The lathe spindle must rotate counterclock-
wise when viewed from the spindle end.
NOTE: Make sure the spur center is
removed from the spindle.

1.Plug the lathe power cord into a prop- erly grounded outlet (See page 7)

2.Stand clear of the lathe spindle and turn the switch On. Notice the rotation of the spindle. If it is Not turning Counterclockwise contact your Authorized Service Center immedi- ately before using this tool.

Adjusting Tailstock

The tailstock contains a brass screw which bears against the "key" on the underside of the bed. This screw prevents excessive "looseness" (rocking back and forth) of the tailstock.

1.Loosen the locknut using a 13mm wrench.

2.Tighten the screw moderately against the key, then loosen it about 1/4 turn.

Slide the tailstock along the bed. If it does not stick or bind in any one spot, tighten the nut. If it binds or sticks, loosen the screw only enough so that the tailstock slides smoothly along the bed.

Tailstock

Lock

Brass

Screw Locknut Key

Aligning Centers

If the centers are not in line as shown, make the following adjustments.

1.Make sure the tailstock and ram are locked when checking for alignment.

2.Loosen the screw in the foot... Tap the screw to loosen the locknut inside.

3.Using a wrench, loosen the hex head screw on the back of the headstock. The screw is located about 1-3/4" from the bottom.

4.Swing the tailstock so that the two points are in line... securely tighten the hex head screw in the headstock and the screw in the end of the foot.

M10x1.5-30
Hex Head
Screw	Tailstock	Foot

Screw

Headstock Handwheel

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