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W1758 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 3/10)
OPERATIONS
8. Install the live center into the tailstock quill, and
lock the quill in place with the quill locking lever
(refer to Installing Tailstock Center on Page 19 for
instructions).
9. Slide the tailstock toward the workpiece until the
point of the tailstock center touches the workpiece
end center mark, then secure the tailstock in place
with the tailstock locking lever.
10. Loosen the quill locking lever and rotate the quill
handwheel clockwise to push the tailstock center
into the workpiece at least 1⁄4".
11. Position the tool rest approximately 1⁄4" away from
the workpiece, and approximately 1⁄8" above the
workpiece center line (see Figure 29).
12. Before turning the lathe ON, rotate the workpiece
by hand to ensure that there is safe clearance on all
sides.
Spindle Turning Safety Tips:
• When turning the lathe ON, stand away from the
vertical path of the spinning workpiece until the
lathe reaches full speed and you can verify that the
lathe will not throw the workpiece.
• Usetheslowestspeedwhenstartingthelathe.
• Selecttherightspeedforthesizeof theworkpiece
you are turning:
— Use the slower speeds for large workpieces of
diameters of 4" and over, and for rough cutting.
— Use the middle range speeds for workpiece diam-
eters of 2–4".
— Use the faster speeds for workpieces under 2", and
for finish turning.
• Keeptheturningtoolonthetoolrestthe ENTIRE
time that it is approaching the workpiece and it is in
contact the workpiece.
• Learnthecorrecttechniquesforeachtoolyou will
use. If you are unsure about how to use the lathe
tools, read books or magazines about lathe tech-
niques, and seek training from experienced and
knowledgeable lathe users.
Workpiece
Center Line
Distances
Tool Rest
1
/
8
"
1
/
4
"
Figure 29. Relative position of tool rest to
workpiece.
Tool Rest Height
Always keep the turning tool rest-
ing on the tool rest when preparing
to make contact with the workpiece
and when it is in contact with the
workpiece. Otherwise, the spin-
ning workpiece could force the tool
towards you at a high rate of speed,
or entangle your hands with the mov-
ing workpiece. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
DO NOT press the workpiece too
firmly with the tailstock center or
the bearings will bind and over-
heat. Likewise, DO NOT leave the
workpiece too loose or the workpiece
will spin off the lathe. Use good rea-
son and care, otherwise, serious per-
sonal injury could result.