951247
AW1416VS
Woodturning Lathe
Axminster Reference No: AW1416VS
User Manual
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Index of Contents.......................................................................................................................... 01
Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................... 01
What’s in the Box........................................................................................................................... 02
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................03
General Instructions for 230V Machines.........................................................................03-04
Specific Safety Instructions for Woodturning Lathes......................................................... 4
Specifications..................................................................................................................................05
Assembly Instructions.....................................................................................................05-06-07
Identification and Parts Description..........................................................................07-08-09
Indexing Operation.......................................................................................................................10
Removing Drive/Live Centres....................................................................................................11
Changing the Belt Speed............................................................................................................12
Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 13
AW1416VS Parts Breakdown.............................................................................................. 14-15
AW1416VS Parts List........................................................................................................16-17-18
AW1416VS Wiring Diagram....................................................................................................... 18
Index of Contents...
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SAFETY!!
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when using this machine.
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The undersigned, Calvin Chou authorised by The Kingcraft Machinery Company Limited
No. 26 Chung Gong Yeh 12 rd,
Da-Li City, Taichung County, Taiwan
declares that this product:
Woodturning Lathes
1643INV, 1417, 1643, 1417INV, 1430, 1430INV, 1443, 1443INV, 1643INV
Manufactured by The Kingcraft Machinery Company Limited is in compliance with the
following standards or standardisation documents in accordance with Council Directives
Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: 2004/108/EC
Declaration of Conformity...
Copied from CE Certificate
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What’s in the Box...
Manufacturer’s Model Number: KC1417-INV
1 off AW1416VS Woodturning Lathe ( Headstock and Tailstock fitted)
1 off Tool Rest Arm (Fitted to Lathe Bed)
1 off 152mm Tool Rest (Fitted to Toolrest Arm)
1 off 80mm Faceplate (Fitted to Headstock)
1 off 4 Prong Drive Centre (Fitted to Headstock)
1 off Live Centre (Fitted to Tailstock)
Packet Containing
1 off Push Rod
1 off 8mm Hex Key
2 off Steel Carryng Handles with four M6 x 16mm Phillips Screws
1 off 24 Index Pin with Magnetic Base
2 off Steel Hooks & (4) Phillips Screws
1 off Instruction Manual
1 off Guarantee Card
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Having unpacked your new AW1416VS woodturning lathe please dispose of the unwanted
packaging responsibly. The cardboard packaging is biodegradable.
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Optional Accessories...
1 off Extension Bed (Order No: 951249)
2 off M8 x 30mm Caphead Bolts & M8 Spring/washer
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General Instructions for 230V Machines...
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices,
keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment
in good working order.
Good Working Practices/Safety
WARNING!
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KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT
OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
These machines are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. Plug and 3 core power cable. Before using the
machine inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged. If any damage is
visible, have the tool inspected/repaired by a suitably qualified person. If it is necessary to replace the
plug, it is preferable to use an ‘unbreakable’ type that will resist damage. Only use a 13 Amp plug, and
make sure the cable clamp is tightened securely. Fuse as required. If extension leads are to be used,
carry out the same safety checks on them, and ensure that they are correctly rated to safely supply the
current that is required for your machine.
Make sure when the machine is placed that it sits firmly on the bench or stand, that it does not rock,
that it is sufficiently clear of adjacent obstacles so that you have unimpeded access to all parts of the
machine. The machine is designed for indoor use, do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Keep the machine clean; it will enable you to more easily see any damage that may have occurred.
Clean the overall machine with a damp soapy cloth if needs be, do not use any solvents or cleaners, as
these may cause damage to any plastic parts or to the electrical components. Clean the machine
components with a lightly oiled cloth. If the machine is liable to be standing idle for any length of
time a light coat of machine or spray oil will minimise rusting.
Primary Precautions
Work Place/Environment
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General Instructions for 230V Machines...
Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this includes personnel as well as
material. Under no circumstances should CHILDREN be allowed in work areas.
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It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also make sure
to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or unattended. Always disconnect by pulling on the plug
body and not the cable. Once you are ready to commence work, remove all tools used in the setting
operations (if any) and place safely out of the way. Re-connect the machine.
Carry out a final “tightness” check e.g. chuck or face plate, workpiece, tool rest, etc., check that the
correct speed has been selected.
Make sure you are comfortable before you start work, balanced, not reaching etc.
If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate flying grit, dust or chips, wear the appropriate
safety clothing, goggles, gloves, masks etc. If the work operation appears to be excessively noisy, wear
ear-defenders. If you wear your hair in a long style, wearing a cap, safety helmet, hairnet, even a
sweatband, will minimise the possibility of your hair being caught up in the rotating parts of the tool,
likewise, consideration should be given to the removal of rings and wristwatches, if these are liable to
be a ‘snag’ hazard. Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear, etc.
DO NOT work with cutting tools of any description if you are tired, your attention is wandering or you
are being subjected to distraction. A deep cut, a lost fingertip or worse; is not worth it! Above all,
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. Check that the tool rest is at or slightly below the centre line of the workpiece.
4. Check the workpiece is securely mounted in the lathe before switching on the power.
5. Rotate the workpiece by hand, to check that it is centralised, clear of the tool rest, not
‘split’ or has loose knots.
6. Where lathes have the facility to be reversed; check the machine is rotating in the correct
direction.
7. 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.
8. Make sure your tools are stored/racked away from the turning area of the lathe. Do not
reach over a rotating workpiece at any time.
9. Do not ‘dig in’ or try to take too large a cut.
10. Do not leave the lathe running unattended; or leave the machine until everything is
stopped.
11. Some turning tools may have specific sharpening angles that have been determined by
the manufacturers; when re-sharpening, adhere to these angles to maximise the finish of
your work.
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Specification...
Axminster No. AW1416VS
Rating:
Power:
Speed:
Spindle Taper:
Spindle Thread:
Taper Tailstock
Distance Between Centres:
Max Diameter Over Bed:
Tool Rest Stem Diameter:
Overall L x W x H:
Weight:
Tra de
230V 50Hz 560W
0-800,200-1,750, 400-3,600rpm
2MT
M33 x 3.5mm (Ref T38)
2MT
400mm
350mm
25.4mm
865 x 330 x 415mm (With Extension Bed: 1465 x 330 x 415mm)
41kg
Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new machine; as well as the operating
procedures for your new machine, there are numerous hints and tips to help you to use the machine
safely and to maintain its efficiency and prolong its life. Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible
for any others who may also be required to use the machine.
Assembly Instructions...
Please take some time to read the section entitled “Illustration & Parts Description” to identify the
various parts of your machine so that you are familiar with the terminology we will use to enable you
to set up and operate your table lathe safely and correctly.
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 and
commissioned. Use coal oil, paraffin or a proprietary degreaser to remove the barrier grease. Be
warned, it will stain if you splash it on clothing etc., wear overalls, coverall et al., rubber gloves are also
a good idea, as is eye protection if your cleaning process tends to be a little bit enthusiastic. After
cleaning, lightly coat the machine with a thin layer of light machine oil. N.B If you used
paraffin/kerosene make sure you apply this thin film sooner rather than later.
95% of the machine comes fully assembled, (See what’s in the Box) to assemble the remaining 5%
please follow the instructions below.
Assembling the Carrying handles
Fig 1
Locate the two steel carrying handles (E) & the four
M6 x 16mm phillips screws, attach them to each end
of the lathe bed (See fig 1).
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Assembling the Power Cable Hooks
Locate the two steel hooks & phillips screws (G) & screw them with the hooks facing inwards, into the
pre-drilled holes in the lathe bed. (See figs 1, 2,3, 4 & 5)
Pre-drilled holes in lathe bed casting
Steel hook
Fig 2
Fig 3
Steel hooks in position
Fig 4
Fig 5
Attaching the Optional Extension Bed (951249)
Step 1: Remove the carrying handle from the
end of lathe bed and place safely aside.
Step 2: Line-up the pre-drilled holes in the
extension bed (H) with the holes in the lathe.
Fig 6
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Pre-drilled holes
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Pre-drilled holes
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Fig 9
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AW1416VS Lathe Extention Bed
Illustration & Parts Description...
Speed control knob
Forward/Revese switch
Green (ON)
Red (OFF)
Spindle speed LED
Step 3: Locate the two M8 x 30mm caphead bolts & spring/washers (I), Slot them through the holes in
the extention bed (H) & lightly screw them into the lathe bed, using a 8mm allen key. Clamp the
tailstock over the two beds and adjust until both beds are aligned then tighten the bolts,
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN). (See figs 8 & 9) Replace the carrying handle (E) & screws to the end of the
extention bed (H).
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Illustration & Parts Description...
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Access panel
Faceplate
Drive centre
Access panel lock
Live centre
Tailstock barrel lock
Tailstock lock
Power cable hooks
Motor
Lathe bed
Banjo
Banjo Lock
Toolrest
Toolrest lock
Lift & shift clamping handle
Motor plate
handle
Tailstock wheel
Headstock
Carrying handle
Electronic inverter
control unit
Headstock
wheel
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Electronic Inverter Control Unit
General Purpose AC Micro Drive from “Delta Electronics”. The VFD-S drive is famous for its low noise
carrier frequency feature and easy to use keypad. The digital keypad comes in two parts; the display
panel and keypad. The display provides the parameter display and shows operation status of the AC
drive. The keypad provides programming interface between the user and the AC drive. For more
information see manufacturer’s manual.
Note: The inverter comes preset from the factory and you should not need to make
any adjustments.
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Indexing Operation...
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Open the access panel, turn the headstock wheel until the pre-drilled hole in the headstock lines up
with one of the 24 pre-drilled hole positions on the index pulley. (See figs 10,11 & 12)
Fig 10
Fig 11
Locate the 24 index pin (F) and slide the pin into the pre-drilled holes to lock the pulley to the desired
position.
Fig 12
Fig 13
The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 01.
The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 23.
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Fig 15
The indexing facility is useful for fluted columns, clock faces and accurate hole positioning. The
indexing pulley has 24 positions (15˚) indexing using the supplied index pin (F).
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1-24 index
positions
Pre-drilled hole
Headstock
wheel
Access panel
Note: The index pin (F) has a magnetic base, enabling the pin to
be attached to the lathe to prevent it from being lost.
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Removing Drive/Live Centres...
Centre hole in the headstock
operating wheel.
Insert the push rod (C) through the
headstock and push the drive centre out.
Fig 16 Fig 17
Removing the drive centre
Live centre in tailstock
Fig 18
Fig 19
To remove the Drive Centre, locate (A) the push rod (C), while holding the tool insert the push rod (C)
through the centre hole of the headstock wheel and push the drive centre out. (See figs 16,17,18)
Repeat the procedure for the Live Centre in the tailstock. (See fig 19)
Changing the Belt Speed...
Note. The lowest speed pulley combination is furthest from the faceplate, i.e. smallest motor
pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley diameter.
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY
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Lower the access panel (A) on the headstock by loosening the access panel lock caphead screw (B),
using a Hex key. (See figs 20 & 21) Open the motor access door (C), by pulling the spindle speed LE D
box towards you. (See fig 22) Loosen the motor’s lift & shift handle, see fig 24, lift the motor plate
handle 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. 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. (Don’t go mad, the
belt does not need to be bar taut to operate correctly). Tighten the lift & shift handle to hold the
motor plate in position. Replace the access panel (A) & tighten the caphead screw (B) and close motor
access door (C), 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.
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Changing the Belt Speed...
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Loosen the access panel caphead screw (B)
using a Hex key.
Lower the access door to give access
to the spindle pulley
Fig 20
Fig 21
Open the motor access door (C), by pulling
the spindle speed LE D box towards you.
With the motor access door open, gives
access to the motor pulley.
Fig 22
Fig 23
Loosen the motor’s lift & shift handle and lift
the motor plate handle to give enough slack
in the belt to enable it to be moved.
Motor’s pivot bolt
Fig 24
Fig 25
B
C
Lift & shift handle
Motor plate
handle
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•Clean wood shavings away from the lathe bed and tool rest.
•Smear a light coat of wax (Protec Tool Wax Polish, Order no. 211835 ) over the lathe bed to allow
the Banjo and Tailstock to run more smoothly over the bed and to prevent corrosion.
•Check the tension of the belt and adjust, (See pages 11 & 12 for Changing the Belt Speed).
•Check any build up of wood shaving on the motor and spindle pulley’s and clean if necessarily.
• Using an airline, blow out the motor’s air vent.
Note: If the lathe is not going to be used for a period of time, smear a light
coat of wax over the bed and place a dust sheet (Order no. 600410), over the
lathe.
Daily after use:
Monthly:
Wax Points
Motor air vent
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AW1416VS Parts Breakdown...
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AW1416VS Parts Breakdown...
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AW1416VS Parts List 1...
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AW1416VS Parts List 2...
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AW1416VS Parts List 3...
AW1416VS Wiring Diagram...
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Axminster Reference No: AW1416VS
AW1416VS Woodturning Lathe
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environment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and
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material! In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on
waste electrical and electronic equipment and its
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