RIKON Power Tools 70-425 - Manual (Page 10)

Fig.20
A
B
3. Move drive belt to desired pulley combination. Rotate the belt
tightening handle counterclockwise and tighten the handle. Close
access covers.
2. The variable speed dial will only increase speed to the highest
speed shown depending on belt position. (Fig.18)
4.11 Indexing/Spindle Lock
1. The dual purpose indexing/spindle lock (A-Fig.20) is positioned
on the front of the headstock for ease of use. The headstock in-
dexing feature has 24 equally spaced positions. The spring loaded
locking pin assembly is engaged by turning the knob a half turn
allowing it to drop into the desired position. To disengage, pull the
lock knob out and turn a half turn in either direction until the lock-
ing locating pin enters the safety catch position in the knob.
2. The 24 position indexing feature (A-Fig.21) allows accurate pat-
tern work on projects such as straight fluting, grooving, drilling, lay
out and more. This feature also allows the user to lock the spindle
for removing face plates, chucks and other accessories without
needing two tools.
Fig.21
A
4.12 Spur Drive Center - Headstock
1. The spur drive center (B-Fig.20) is used in conjunction with the
revolving center in the tailstock to support cylindrical work such as
chair and table legs, railstool handles etc.
2. When loading a project blank onto the spur drive center, do
not use a hammer or similar as damage to the headstock bear-
ings may result. The pressure obtained via the tailstock hanwheel
should be sufficient to provide adequate stability when suing
softer woods. For harder woods, shallow diagonal saw cuts in the
end section should be made plus a smalll hole in the center. The
spur center can be directly knocked into the wood by using only
a soft mallet. Never use a steel hammer as this will damage the
taper shank.
4.13 Live Center - Tailstock
1. The revolving cup center (A-Fig.22) is used for supporting spin-
dle turning projects that can not be held suitably in a chuck.
2. It can also be used as a safety device to support face plate
work for as long as possible, especially during roughing down
stage.
Fig.22
A
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4.10 Switch
1. Push the green button to run the lathe (A-Fig.19) and push the
red button to stop running. (B-Fig.19)
Fig.19
A
B
Fig.18