RIKON Power Tools 70-300 - Manual (Page 8)

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13. Tailstock Lock Handle: (O, Fig. 7) Locks the tailstock in position. Unlock handle to position the tool
rest in any location along lathe bed. Tighten handle when properly positioned.
14. Tailstock Quill Lock Handle: (P, Fig. 7) Locks the tailstock quill in position. Unlock handle to posi-
tion the quill. Tighten handle when properly positioned.
15. Tailstock Quill Handwheel: (Q, Fig. 7) Turn the handwheel to position the quill. The tailstock quill
lock handle must be loose to position quill.
16. Tailstock Live Center: (R, Fig. 7) Used for turning between centers. Quill taper is MT-2. Remove
live center by retracting the quill until live center loosens. Remove, or add different tips to the live cen-
ter by inserting the provided rod through the holes in the center’s shaft. Unscrew the tip and change
as needed.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Speed Change
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source!
2. Loosen the locking Screw (A, Fig. 8).
3. Lift up on the tensioning handle (B, Fig. 8) to remove tension from the poly v-belt. You can now
position the belt in the desired speed range. It is pictured in the low speed pulley range. Note: The
“High” speed range (0-3200) provides maximum speed, where as the “Low” speed range (0-1200) will
provide maximum torque.
4. Lower the tensioning handle so that the weight of the motor provides the needed tension and
tighten the locking handle.