Axminster AD240WL User guide

AW240WL
Woodturning Lathe

Code 107673

Original Instructions

Fully read manual and safety
instructions before use. Save this
manual for future reference.

Eye protection

should be worn

The symbols above advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.

Ear protection

should be worn

Dust mask

should be worn

Hazard

The packaging is suitable for recycling.

Please dispose of it in a responsible manner.

Do not dispose of electric tools together with

household waste material. By law they must be

Code 107701

Version 1

Published Date -/-/2025

EU Countries Only

collected and recycled separately.

Original Instructions

INDEX OF CONTENTS

EU Declaration of Conformity 2
What’s Included 3
General Instruction for 230V Machines 4
Specic Safety Instructions for Woodturning Lathes 4
Specication 5
Assembly 5
Illustration and Parts Description 6
Removing Drive/Live Centres 8
Changing the Spindle Speed 9
Exploded Diagrams/Lists 10
Wiring Diagram 11

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

2

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Quantity Item Part Model Number
AW240WL
1 Woodturning Lathe A
1 80mm Faceplate (Fitted to Headstock) B
1 140mm Tool Rest (Fitted in Banjo) C
1 Banjo Arm (Fitted to lathe bed) D
1 Tailstock Operating Wheel Handle E
1 4 Prong Drive Centre F
1 Standard 60˚ Live Centre G
1 Push Rod H
1 3,6,8mm Hex Keys
1 Instruction Manual

B

C

E

D

A

H

F

G

3

GENERAL INSTRUCTION FOR 230V MACHINES

The following will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and
maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.

WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIP­MENT OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG
CHILDREN

KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED
AS IS PRACTICAL. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK
AREAS.

Mains Powered Tools

• Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp plug.

• Inspect the cable and plug to ensure that neither are dam
aged. Repair if necessary by a suitably
qualied person.

• Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.

Workplace

• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is ooded.

• Keep machine clean.

• Leave machine unplugged until work is about to
commence.

• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body
and not the cable.

• Carry out a nal check e.g. check the cutting tool

is securely tightened in the machine and the
correct speed and function set.

• Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,

balanced, not reaching etc.

• Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc. Wear ear defenders at all times.

• If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent
it being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine.

• Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and
wristwatches.

• Consideration should also be given to non-slip

footwear etc.

• If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualied to use it.

• Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted

• Do not use this machine within the designated safety
areas of ammable liquid stores or in areas where there

-

may be volatile gases.

• Check cutters are correct type and size, are
undamaged and are kept clean and sharp, this will
maintain their operating performance and lessen the
loading on the machine.

• OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is
happening around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOODTURNING LATHES

1. Do not use ‘split’ work pieces.

2. Always start at the lowest speed when starting a new
task.

3. Try to render a new work piece “round” (or as close as is
practical) before turning.

4. Check that the tool rest is at or slightly below the centre
line of the work piece.

5. Check the work piece is securely mounted in the lathe
before switching on the power.

6. Rotate the work piece by hand, to check that it is:
centralised, clear of the tool rest, not ‘split’ or has loose
knots.

7. Where lathes have the facility to be reversed; check
the machine is rotating in the correct direction.

8. If your lathe has the facility to run in reverse, you must

ensure that the mounting accessories (chucks, faceplates
etc.,) can be ‘locked’ onto the lathe mandrel, and in the case
of chucks have some form of security device to prevent
them ‘unwinding’ during reverse operation.

9. Make sure your tools are stored/racked away from the

turning area of the lathe. Do not reach over a rotating work
piece at any time.

10. Do not ‘dig in’ or try to take too large a cut.

11. Do not leave the lathe running unattended; or leave the

machine until everything is stopped.

12. If you are turning between centres with ‘softish stu’,

check and reposition the tailstock centre frequently.

4

SPECIFICATION

Code 107673
Model AW240WL
Rating Home Workshop
Power 375W 230V 1 ph
Speed (5) 700 -1000 -1400 -2000 - 2800rpm
Spindle Taper 2MT
Spindle Thread 1” x 8tpi (Ref T04M)
Taper Tailstock 2MT
Distance Between Centres 440 mm(17”)
Max Diameter over Bed 240 mm
Overall L x W x H 800 x 205 x 365 mm
Weight 38 kg

ASSEMBLY

Fig 01-02-03

The machine and its accessories will arrive coated
with corrosion preventative grease. This will need
to be cleaned from the machine, its components
and accessories prior to it being set up. Use
proprietary degreaser. Wear overalls, coverall
and eye protection before cleaning.

95% of the machine comes fully assembled, all that
remains is to fit the four prong drive centre (F), the
60˚ live centre (G), see fig 01-02 and tailstock wheel
handle (E). Locate the handle (E) for the tailstock
control wheel and screw securely into the
pre-threaded hole in the wheel rim flange,
using a flat blade screwdriver, see fig 03.

F

G

E

F

5

G

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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION

Faceplate

Headstock

spindle

wheel

Headstock

Banjo lock

Banjo

Drive centre

Tailstock

handle

Tailstock

Live centre

Lathe bed

Shaped handle

Motor

On/off Switch

6

Tailstock

barrel lock

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION

Tailstock lock

Motor pivot bolt

Toolrest lock

Toolrest

Motor

Access plate

7

REMOVING DRIVE/LIVE CENTRES

To remove the Drive and Live Centres, locate the push
rod (H), while holding the Live Centre insert the push rod
through the centre hole of the ailstock wheel and push
the Live Centre out, see g 4. Repeat the procedure for the
Drive Centre in the headstock.

Fig 04

Live centre

H

8

CHANGING THE SPINDLE SPEED

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!

Note. The lowest speed pulley combination is
furthest from the faceplate, i.e. smallest motor
pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley diameter.

1. Loosen the ‘star knobs’ that secure the access
plates on the headstock assembly, see figs A-B. Slide
them out of the way to give you access to the belt.

2. Using the Hex key supplied, loosen the clamping
Hex bolt behind the shaped handle of the motor
plate, see fig C. You may need to slightly loosen the
pivot bolt on the other side of the motor plate as
well. Lift the motor plate up to give enough slack
in the belt to enable it to be moved to the new
selection. When the belt is located, turn the spindle
to ensure the belt is correctly seated.

3. Check that the belt is vertical, the belt must not
be run out of vertical alignment, this can cause
the belt to ‘jump’ the pulley grooves, possibly the
wrong way, and if it does manage to run, it will scuff
the sides of the belt badly. When you are sure all is
correct, press down on the motor plate handle to
put tension on the belt.

A

B

Access plate

Star knob

Belt

Access plate

Pulley

Belt

4. Tighten up the clamping bolt to hold the motor
plate in position. Replace/refit the cover
plates. Reconnect the machine to the mains supply.
Give the lathe a little ‘burst’ to check it all runs
smoothly. When you are satisfied, remove any tools
you may have been using; stow carefully away.
The lathe is now ready to be used again.

Access plates

C

Clamping Hex bolt

Shaped handle

9

EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS

PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Bed 1

2 Semicircle Head Screw 2

3 Retaining Plate 1

4 Handwheel 1

5 Tailstock 1

6 Lock Lever 1

7 Eccentric Axis 1

8 Tail Axis 1

9 Taper Rod 1

10 Bearing Ball 1

11 Cup Centre 1

12 Headstock Spur Centre 1

13 Faceplate 1

14 Headstock Spindle 1

15 Bearing Ball 2

16 Ring Retaining 1

17 Ring Retaining 1

18 Bearing Ball(202) 1

19 Headstock 1

20 Cover plate 1

21 Cover plate 1

22 Balance Wheel 1

23 Marking Plate 1

24 Hex. Socket Set Screw 1

25 Drive Pulley 1

26 Drive Belt 1

27 Hex. Socket Head Screw M8

x 25

10

1

EXPLODED DIAGRAMS/LISTS

28 Hex. Socket Set Screw M6

x 10

29 Motor Pulley 1

30 Flat Head Screw 2

31 Motor Plate 1

32 Motor 1

33 Hex. Socket Head Screw M8

x 20

34 Ring Retaining 12 2

35 Tool Rest 1

36 Tool Rest Base 1

37 Bolt 1

38 Plate 1

39 Hex. Nut 1

40 Lock Handle For Knife Base 1

1

1

41 Lock Lever 1

42 Bolt 1

43 Lock Plate 1

44 Hex. Nut 1

45 Power Cord 1

46 Switch 1

47 Warning Label 1

48 Washer 8 4

49 Spring Washer 8 6

50 Rubber Washer 4

51 Big Washer 8 2

52 Star Screws 1

53 Ring Retaining 10 1

54 Semicircle Head Screw M5

x 10

2

WIRING DIAGRAM

11

Declaration of Conformity

Nationality

GB

DE

FR

IT

ES

NL

DK

SE

CZ

PL

POR

NOR

FI

IS

The object of the declaration described is in conformity
with the relevant GB/EU legislation.

Der Gegenstand der beschriebenen Erklärung stimmt mit
den einschlägigen GB/EU-Rechtsvorschriften überein.

L’objet de la déclaration décrite est conforme à la législation
GB/UE pertinente.

L’oggetto della dichiarazione descritta è conforme alla
legislazione GB/UE pertinente.

El objeto de la declaración descrita está en conformidad
con la legislación GB/UE pertinente.

Het voorwerp van de beschreven verklaring is in
overeenstemming met de relevante GB/EU-wetgeving.

Genstanden for den beskrevne erklæring er i
overensstemmelse med den relevante GB/EU-lovgivning.

Föremålet för den beskrivna deklarationen
överensstämmer med den relevanta GB/EU-lagstiftningen.

Předmět popsaného prohlášení je v souladu s příslušnými
právními předpisy GB/EU.

Przedmiot opisanej deklaracji jest zgodny z odpowiednimi
przepisami GB/UE.

O objeto da declaração descrita está em conformidade
com a legislação GB/UE relevante.

Gjenstanden for den beskrevne erklæringen er i samsvar
med den relevante GB/EU-lovgivningen.

Määritellyn ilmoituksen kohde on asiaankuuluvan Ison­Britannian/EU: n lainsäädännön mukainen.

Hluturinn í lýsingunni er í samræmi við viðeigandi lög
GB/ESB.

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