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W1758 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 3/10)
OPERATIONS
Installing/Removing Headstock CenterThe included spur center installs into the headstock spin-
dle with an MT#2 tapered fit.
To install the headstock spur center, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Move the tailstock and tool rest to a safe working
distance from the headstock.
3. If the faceplate is installed, remove it (refer to Page
20 for instructions).
4. Make sure the mating surfaces of the spur cent er and
spindle are free of debris and oily substances before
inserting the center.
5. Insert the tapered end of the center into the spin-
dle, and push it in with a quick, firm motion (see
Figure 18).
6. Make sure the spur center is securely installed
by attempting to pull it out by hand—a properly
installed center will not pull by hand.
To remove the headstock spur center, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Hold a clean rag under the spindle or wear a glove
to catch the spur center when you remove it.
3. Insert the knockout tool through the outboard end of
the spindle and firmly tap the center, catching it as
it falls (see Figure 19).
Before beginning any turning opera-
tion, make sure the headstock
and tailstock centers are properly
aligned. Refer to Aligning Headstock
& Tailstock Centers on Page 28 for
instructions on this procedure. Failure
to heed this warning could result in
the spinning workpiece being thrown
from the lathe resulting in death or
serious personal injury.
Figure 18. Installing the headstock center.
Figure 19. Removing the headstock
center.
Knockout
Tool
Headstock Center