RIKON Power Tools 70-425 - Manual (Page 9)

Belt tighting handle
A
C
Fig.12
locking position
Fig.13
Position pin
4.6 Swiveling the Headstock
Pull the position pin out with your right hand, at the same time
loosen the locking handle and swivel the headstock with your left
hand. Engage the position pin and then rotate the locking handle
clockwise to lock the headstock. (Fig.13)
4.7 Adjusting the Tool Rest
CAUTION
Do not adjust tool rest or tool rest base while the lathe is turned
on. Make sure lathe is turned off and that the work piece comes to
a complete stop before making adjustments.
1. The tool rest base (A-Fig.14) can be easily moved along the
lathe bed. Loosen cam lever (B-Fig.14) counterclockwise,slide
tool rest base to new position, and tighten cam lever clockwise.
2. To adjust the height of the tool rest, loosen locking arm(A-
Fig.14), raise or lower tool rest, tighten locking arm.
Fig.14
A
B
C
3. To adjust clamping action of the tool rest base, remove base
and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to
loosen. (Fig.15)
Fig.15
Fig.16
A
B
C
4.8 Adjusting the Tailstock
1. Loosen cam lever (A-Fig.16) to move the tailstock along the
lathe bed to desired position. Tighten lever.
2. To adjust tailstock ram in or out, loosen locking arm (B-Fig16)
and turn handwheel (C-Fig.16). When the tailstock arm is in a
desired position, tighten locking arm. (Fig.16)
3. To adjust clamping action of the tailstock, remove it from lathe
bed and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to
loosen. (Fig.15)
4.9 Changing Spindle Speeds
1. The lathe features six step motor and spindle pulleys (Fig.17)
to provide six different spindle speed ranges. Open the access
covers on the headstock and stand to change spindle speeds.
(Fig.17)
Fig.17
2. With access covers open, loosen the belt tightening handle.
Rotate the tighting handle to release tension on the pulleys.
Check speed and belt position chart on the headstock to deter-
mine spindle speed required. (Fig.18)
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