RIKON Power Tools 70-100 - Manual (Page 9)

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Adjusting Tailstock
Loosen locking lever to move the tailstock along
the lathe bed to desired position. Tighten lever.
To adjust clamping action of the tailstock, remove it
from lathe bed and adjust nut clockwise to tighten
and counterclockwise to loosen.(See Fig.12)
To adjust tailstock arm in or out, loosen locking
arm and turn handwheel. When the tailstock arm is
in a desired position, tighten locking arm.
(See Fig.13)
The tailstock arm will travel from 0” to 2-1/2”
Locking arm
Locking lever
Handwheel Tailstock arm
Nut
Changing Spindle Speeds
The lathe features a six step motor and spindle
pulleys to provide different spindle speeds. Open
access cover to change spindle speeds.
(See Fig.14)
With access cover open, loosen locking arm.
Raise lever to release tension on motor pulley and
tighten locking arm. Check speed and belt position
chart inside access cover to determine spindle
speed required.
Move drive belt to desired pulley combination.
Loosen locking arm, lower lever, and the motor will
provide proper tension on the drive belt. Tighten
locking arm and close access cover. (See Fig.14)
Access cover
Belt position Chart
Locking arm
Tension lever
Typical Operations
The lathe is set up for a typical spindle turning
operation.(See Fig.15)
Fig.12
Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15