DeWalt LA200 User Manual

Midi-Lathe

Tour Midi-Lathe

LA200

Torno Midi

Instruction Manual Manuel d’Utilisation Manual de Instrucciones

FRANÇAIS (22) ESPAÑOL (42)

www.deltamachinery.com

(800) 223-7278 - US (800) 463-3582 - CANADA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................2

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS .....................2

GENERAL SAFETY RULES .......................................3

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ................4

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...................................6

CARTON CONTENTS ...............................................6

ASSEMBL Y .................................................................7

OPERA TION ...............................................................10

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................20

MAINTENANCE ..........................................................20

SERVICE .....................................................................20

ACCESSORIES ...........................................................21

WARRANTY ................................................................21

FRANÇAIS ..................................................................22

ESPAÑOL ....................................................................42

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.

If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you. Contact us online at www.deltamachinery.com or by mail at Technical Service Manager, Delta Machinery, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, TN 38305. In Canada,125 Mural St. Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1M4)

Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available fr om the following sources:

• Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851or online at www.powertoolinstitute.org

• National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201

• American National Standards Institute, 25 W est 43r d Street, 4 floor, New York, NY 10036 www .ansi.org - ANSI 01.1

Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines

• U.S. Department of Labor regulations www .osha.gov

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, al ways wear NIOSH/OSHA approved, properly fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when us ing such tools.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning

the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.

2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.

3. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair .

4. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger .

5. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.

6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the machine, check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or

replaced with Delta or factory authorized replacement parts. Damaged parts can cause further damage to the

machine and/or injury.

7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors can be injured.

9. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the switch to the “OFF” position. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord.

10. USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards are in place, secured, and working correctly to prevent injury.

11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury .

12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don’t force a machine or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.

13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of

accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user .

14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece can cause injury.

16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF

THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE SURFACE. Feeding it from the other direction will cause the

workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.

17. DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE. Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.

18. DON’T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall into a working machine, causing injury.

19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.

20. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.

21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, changing cutters, adjusting or changing set-ups. When making repairs, be sure to lock the start switch in the “OFF” position. An accidental start-up can cause injury .

22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH

PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS. The accidental start-up of a machine by a

child or visitor could cause injury.

23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE

COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICA TION. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in injury .

24. USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND

DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS DUST. Direct particles away from face

and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water .

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.

1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.

2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the

operation of this machine.

3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.

4. ROUGH CUT THE WORKPIECE as close as possible to the finished shape before installing it on the faceplate.

5. EXAMINE THE WORKPIECE FOR FLAWS and test glue joints before mounting the workpiece on machine. DO NOT mount a split workpiece or one containing a knot.

6. SECURELY FASTEN THE WORKPIECE to the faceplate prior to faceplate turning. Use the appropriate size faceplate to properly support the workpiece. Do not let the screw fasteners interfere with the turning tool at the finished dimension of the workpiece.

7. NEVER DRIVE THE WORKPIECE into the drive center while the drive center is in the headstock. Set the drive center into the workpiece with a soft mallet prior to installing it on the headstock.

8. SNUG THE TAILSTOCK CENTER against the workpiece and lock it. Lubricate the tailstock center if it is not a ball bearing center.

9. PROPERLY ADJUST THE TOOL REST HEIGHT.

10. ADJUST THE TOOL REST so it is as close to the workpiece as possible.

11. TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP LOCKING HANDLES before operating.

12. ROTATE THE WORKPIECE BY HAND to check clearance before turning the machine “ON”.

13. CLEAR THE LATHE BED OF ALL OBJECTS (tools, scraps of wood, etc.) before turning the machine “ON”.

14. EXAMINE THE SET-UP CAREFULLY before turning the machine “ON”.

15. STAND CLEAR, AND KEEP ALL OBSERVERS AND PASSERSBY clear of rotating path of workpiece to avoid injury from flying debris.

16. USE THE LOWEST SPEED when starting a new workpiece. NEVER EXCEED recommended speeds.

17. NEVER ADJUST THE TOOL REST while the workpiece is turning.

18. NEVER LOOSEN THE TAILSTOCK SPINDLE or the tailstock while workpiece is turning.

19. MOVE THE CUTTING TOOL INTO THE WORKPIECE SLOWLY, and cut small amounts when roughing.

20. REMOVE THE TOOL REST before sanding or polishing.

21. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly, or set-up work on the table/work area when the machine is running.

22. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing setups, or when making repairs.

23. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.

24. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www. powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

regarding the safe and

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage the machine.

Do not expose the machine to rain or operate the machine in damp locations.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your machine is wired for 120 Volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.

1. All grounded, cor d-connected machines:

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to

reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with

insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor.

If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor

to a live terminal. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or

if in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor receptacles that

accept the machine’ s plug, as shown in Fig. A. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

2. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than

150 volts:

If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. A, the

machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. A. A temporary adapter, which looks like

the adapter illustrated in Fig. B, may be used to connect this plug to a matching 2-conductor receptacle as shown

in Fig. B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly

grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending

from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. Whenever the

adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal screw .

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.

In all cases, make certain that the receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure,

have a qualified electrician check the receptacle.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS

GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

Fig. A Fig. B

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING MEANS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D-1 shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Total

Ampere

Rating Volts

0-6 120 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG 0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG

0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG 6-10 120 6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG 6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG 6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG

10-12 120 10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG 10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG 10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG 12-16 120 12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG 12-16 120

Length of

Cord in

Feet

up to

25 18 AWG

up to

25 18 AWG

up to

25 16 AWG

up to

GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Fig. D-1

Gauge of Extension

Cord

25 14 AWG

FORWARD

Delta Model LA200 is a compact and stable wood lathe with a powerful 1/2 HP, 1725 rpm motor. This lathe will tur n objects up to 10" in diameter over the bed and 6" in diameter over the tool rest base with a maximum distance between centers of 37" with the optional bed extension.

NOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are representative only and may not depict the actual labeling or accessories included. These are intended to illustrate technique only .

CARTON CONTENTS

Lathe

Tailstock

Live Center

Knockout Bar

Tool Rest Base

Spur Center

Tool Rest Spacer

10.

Face Plate Spanner Wrench

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the rust-preventative oil from unpainted surfaces using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.

Do not use highly volatile solvents such as gasoline, naphtha, acetone or lacquer thinner for cleaning your machine.

After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax.

ASSEMBLY

For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is

completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual.

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED

Open-end wrench (supplied)

Philips Head Screwdriver (not supplied)

ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE

The assembly time for this unit is approximately 30 minutes.

ATTACHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH

To prevent damage to the "ON/OFF" switch, the lathe is shipped with the switch bracket detached. Attach the switch bracket in the upright position. Align the two holes in the switch bracket (A) Fig. 1 with the two holes (B) at the rear of the headstock (C). Attach the switch bracket (A) to the machine with two pan head screws (D) and lockwashers (Fig. 2).

A TT ACHING THE TOOL REST TO THE LATHE BED

1. Loosen the locking lever (A) Fig. 3. Slide the tool rest base (B) into the channel of the lathe bed (C) Fig. 4.

NOTE: If the tool rest base will not slide easily into the channel of the lathe bed, turn the tool rest base over and loosen the locknut (D) Fig. 3. Tighten the locking lever (A) Fig. 4 securely.

2. IMPORTANT: If the clamping action on the tool rest base (B) Fig. 4 is too tight or too loose on the lathe bed, remove the base and turn the nut (D) Fig. 4 clockwise to tighten clamping action, or counter-clockwise to loosen the clamping action. Attach the tool rest base on the lathe bed.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

3. Loosen the locking lever (E) Fig.5 and insert the tool rest (F) in the tool rest base.

NOTE: To adjust the height of the tool rest, loosen the loching lever (E). After adjustment, tighten the locking lever.

Fig. 5

A TT ACHING THE TAILSTOCK TO THE LATHE BED

1. Loosen the locking lever (A) Fig. 6, and slide the tailstock assembly (B) Fig. 7 in the channel (C) of the lathe bed.

2. IMPORTANT: If the clamping action on the tailstock (B) Fig. 7 is too tight or too loose on the lathe bed, remove the tailstock and turn the nut (D) Fig. 7 clockwise to tighten the clamping action, or counter-clockwise to loosen the clamping action. Attach the tailstock on the lathe bed and tighten locking lever (A) Fig. 6.

Fig. 6

ATTACHING THE HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER TO THE LATHE

1. The supplied spur center (A) Fig. 8 is equipped with a No. 2 Morse Tapered shank (B). It will fit snugly into the headstock spindle.

NOTE: Before inserting, clean both the shank and the headstock spindle to remove grease or debris.

2. Use the knockout bar (C) Fig. 9 through the hole in the opposite end of the spindle to remove the spur center (A).

Be careful of the sharp points on the shank spur center.

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

ATTACHING THE LIVE CENTER TO THE TAILSTOCK

The supplied tailstock live center (A) Fig. 10 is equipped with a No. 2 Morse Taper shank (B). This center comes inserted in the tailstock spindle. To remove the live center (A) Fig. 11 from the tailstock spindle, loosen the lock knob (C) and rotate the handwheel (D) to push the live center (A) out of the spindle (B). Use the knockout bar through the hollow tailstock (F) to remove the center point (E).

To use the faceplate for inboard turning, mount the faceplate to the headstock spindle (shown without a workpiece for clarity).

1. Install the spacer (A) Fig. 12 on the headstock spindle (B).

2. Thread the faceplate (C) Fig. 13 on spindle. Insert the knockout bar (D) into the hole in the spindle to keep it from turning. Tighten the faceplate (C) with the supplied wrench (B) on the flats.

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

FASTENING THE LATHE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE

You must fasten the wood lathe to a supporting surface. Four mounting holes (three of which are shown at (A) Fig. 14 are provided in the base of the lathe.

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

OPERATION

OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND STOPPING THE LATHE

The on/off switch (A) Fig. 15 is located on the bracket (B) attached earlier to the rear of the headstock. To turn the switch “ON”, move the switch (A) up to the “ON” position. To tur n the switch “OFF”, move the toggle switch (A) down to the “OFF” position.

Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the switch to the “OFF” position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

LOCKING THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch

should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. To lock the machine, grasp the switch toggle (C) Fig. 16 and pull it out of the switch. With the switch

toggle (C) removed, the switch will not operate. However, should the switch toggle be removed while the lathe is running, the machine can be turned “OFF,” but cannot be restarted without re-inserting the switch toggle (C).

In the event of a power outage (such as a breaker or fuse trip), always move the switch to the “OFF” position until the main power is restored.

SPINDLE SPEEDS

This wood lathe is capable of providing speeds of 500, 800, 1250, 1800, 2650, and 3700 RPM.

CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS

The wood lathe features a six-step motor pulley and spindle pulley to provide the different spindle speeds for particular wood turning applications. To change speeds:

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Disconnect the machine from the power source

1. Open the doors (A) and (B) Fig. 17 to gain access to the motor pulley (C) Figs. 19 and 20, and spindle pulley (D) Figs. 18 and 20.

2. Loosen the locking lever (E) Fig. 18. Raise the lever (F) Fig. 18 and tighten the locking lever (E) to enable the drive belt to move on the pulleys.

IMPORTANT: A speed and belt position chart (G) Figs. 18 and 20 is located on the inside of the door (A) Fig. 17 to help position the belt correctly.

3. While holding the lever (F) Fig. 18, loosen the locking lever (E). Lower the motor.

NOTE: Push down slightly on the motor with firm finger pressure (to tension the drive belt) before you retighten the locking

lever.

4. Tighten the locking lever (E).

Fig. 18

Fig. 17

Fig. 20

Fig. 19

ADJUSTING THE TOOL REST

Disconnect the machine from the power source

For most applications, position the tool rest as close as possible to the workpiece and approximately 1/8” above the workpiece centerline.

1. To position the tool rest base (A) Fig. 21 along the lathe bed, loosen the locking lever (B), slide the tool rest base to the desired position, and tighten the lever (B).

2. To adjust the height of the tool rest (C) Fig. 21, loosen the lever (D), raise or lower tool rest, and tighten the lever (D).

3. You can adjust the clamping device on the tool rest base by adjusting the nut (E) clockwise to tighten or counter-clockwise to loosen the clamping action.

Fig. 21 Fig. 22

Fig. 23

ADJUSTING THE TAILSTOCK

1. T o slide the tailstock along the lathe bed, loosen the locking lever (A) Fig. 23. Slide the tailstock (B) into position, and tighten the lever (A). The clamping device for the tailstock was set prior to shipping. However, if the clamping action needs adjustment, remove the tailstock and tighten (or loosen) the nut (C) Fig. 24 on the bottom of the tailstock. Re-attach the tailstock to the lathe bed.

2. To move the ram (D) Fig. 25, in or out, loosen the locking lever (E) and turn the handwheel (F). Tighten the lever (E) after adjusting the ram (D).

NOTE: Total ram (D) travel ranges from 0" to 1-1/2".

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT

1 Open the two doors (A) Fig. 26.

2. Hold the handle (B) Fig. 26, and loosen the locking lever (C). Pull up on the handle (B) to remove tension on the drive belt and then tighten locking lever (C).

3. Loosen the two set screws (D) Figs. 26 and 27, and remove the handwheel (E).

4. Loosen the set screw (G) Fig. 27 on the spindle pulley (H).

Fig. 26

Fig. 27

5. Use a soft-tipped mallet (J) Fig. 28 to carefully tap the spindle shaft (K) thru the bearing. Tap it far enough to move the spindle shaft to the right to remove the spindle pulley (H), and spindle shaft (K), (Fig. 29).

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to drop the metal key (M) Fig. 29 into the hub of the spindle pulley (H).

6. Remove the drive belt (A) Fig. 30 from the motor pulley (B).

7. Replace the drive belt and the spindle assembly in reverse order. Apply proper tension to the drive belt. Refer to section

“CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS”.

8. IMPORT ANT: When attaching the spindle and handwheel, tighten the the set screws in the spindle pulley against the flat

surface of the spindle. Check the spindle pulley to see if it is aligned with the motor pulley. Adjust if necessary.

Fig. 28 Fig. 29

Fig. 30

ATTACHING THE BED EXTENSION

Disconnect the machine from the power source

The total bed length of the lathe (center to center) can be increased to 37" by purchasing and installing an accessory bed extension. To attach the bed extension to the lathe:

1. Align the two holes in the end of the lathe bed (A) Fig. 30 with the two holes (B) in the end of bed extension. Fasten the extension to the lathe bed with two M10 x 40 x 1-1/2" hex head screws, lockwashers, and flat washers (C) using the supplied wrench (D).

2. IMPORTANT: Before tightening the screws, use a straight edge (E) Fig. 33 to level the lathe bed (A) with the bed extension (B).

Fig. 30

Fig. 31

MACHINE USE

The following directions will give the inexperienced operator a beginning point for common lathe operations. Practice on scrap material before attempting serious work.

LATHE TOOLS

Standard wood turning tools come in several different configurations (Fig. A1). The majority of turnings will require the gouge tool (A) Fig. A1. Use this round-nosed hollow chisel for roughing cuts, cove cuts, and other operations. The skew chisel (B) is a double-ground flat chisel, with an angled end. Use this tool for smoothing cylinders, for cutting shoulders, beads, vee-grooves, etc. The parting tool (C) is a double-ground chisel, used for cutting-off, or for making straight incisions or sizing cuts to any required diameter. Use the round-nose scraper (D) for mostly hollowing work, and the square-end scraper for the outside of bowls.

Fig. A1

HOW TO TURN SPINDLES

Spindle turning is turning a workpiece attached to the lathe centers, and is used for chair and table legs, lamp stems, etc. You can use either a scraping or cutting technique for spindles. The cutting technique, by virtue of faster wood removal and a cleaner surface, is the preferred method.

CENTERING THE WORKPIECE

Wood stock for any spindle turning should be approximately square, and the ends should be square with the sides. Two common methods of determining the center are shown in Figs. A2 and A3. In Fig. A2, a distance a little more or a little less than one-half the width of the stock is set off from each of the four sides. The small square set off in the center can then be used in marking the true center. The diagonal method, Fig. A3, consists of drawing lines from corner to corner, with the intersection marking the center of the workpiece.

Fig. A2

After marking each end, mark the true center with a punch awl or dividers (Fig. A4). If the stock is hardwood, drill the centers to a depth of about 1/8”. Place the spur or live center against one end of the workpiece and strike it with a mallet to seat it (Fig. A5). In hardwood, make a starting seat for the spur center by sawing on the diagonal lines, and drilling a small hole at the intersection. After driving the center, hold the center and the workpiece together and fit both immediately to headstock spindle. If you are not using a ball-bearing center, oil the end of workpiece at the tailstock center. Place the lubricant on the wood either before or after it is put on the lathe. Many turners use beeswax, tallow, or a wax-and-oil mixture as a lubricant. A ball-bearing center is ideal because it eliminates lubricating. If you plan to remove the workpiece from the lathe before completion, make an index mark as a guide for re-centering (Fig. A6). A permanent indexer can be made by grinding off one corner of one of the spurs.

Fig. A4

MOUNTING THE WORKPIECE

Mount the workpiece by moving the tailstock to a position about 1" or 1-1/2" from the end of the workpiece, and locking it in this position. Advance the tailstock center by turning the feed handle until the center cup makes contact with the workpiece. Do not support the workpiece on the center pin alone. Always have the rim of the center cup imbedded at least 1/8" into the workpiece. Continue to advance the center while slowly rotating the workpiece by hand. After the workpiece becomes difficult to turn, slack off on the feed about one-quarter turn and lock the tailstock spindle.

Fig. A3

Fig. A5

Fig. A6

TOOL REST POSITION

Mount the tool rest in place about 1/8" away from the work and 1/8" above the workpiece centerline (Fig. A7.) This position may be varied to suit the workpiece and the operator. Place a guide mark on the tool rest shank as an aid to quick and accurate resetting.

Fig. A7

Fig. A8

ROUGHING A CYLINDER

Use the large gouge in the first turning operation to smooth the sharp corners of the workpiece. Run the lathe at low speed and hold the gouge in the manner shown in Fig. A8. Start the cut about 2" from the tailstock end and continue to the end of the tailstock. Make the second pass beginning about 2" or 3" to the left of the first cut. Advance again toward the tailstock, and merge with the previous cut. Toward the end of the live center, roll the gouge in the opposite direction (Fig. A9) to carry the final cut off the live center end of the workpiece. Do not make the roughing cut in one continuous movement. This action would tear long slivers from the corners of the workpiece. Neither should you start the cut directly at the end of the stock. You can safely carry the cut from the center of the stock toward and off either end once the first r oughing cuts have been made.

The position of the gouge involves two or three important angles. (1) You can advance the tool along the workpiece either from right to left or from left to right. Left to right (from headstock to tailstock) is preferred since this action throws chips away from you. (2) Roll the gouge over slightly in the same direction as you advance the cut. (3) Hold the tool well up on the workpiece, with the bevel or grind tangent to the revolving surface (Fig. A10). This position will give a clean shearing cut. When pushed straight into the workpiece (Fig. A10), the gouge has a scraping action, (normally a poor practice in spindle turning). Continue the roughing cut until the workpiece approaches 1/8" of the required diameter. Once you have a cylindrical form, you can change your turning speed to the second or third speed setting.

NOTE: Continue to move the tool rest inward towar d the workpiece to keep a safe distance between the two.

POSITION OF THE HANDS

Hold the tool handle in a natural position. This hand position provides leverage for the tool by moving the chisel in or out. The position of the tool rest hand is a matter of individual preference, rather than a “set” or “proper” position. However, a palm-up grip (Fig. A11) is generally considered best. In this position, the first finger acts as a guide, sliding along the tool rest as you make the cut.

Fig. A9

Fig. A10

Fig. A11

The alternate position is a palm-down grip (Fig. A12). In this position, the heel of the hand or the little finger serves as a guide. The palm-down position is solid and positive – excellent for roughing or heavy cutting. Most beginners start with the palmdown grip, switching later to the palm-up position for better manipulation of the chisel.

SMOOTHING A CYLINDER

To smooth a cylinder, use a large skew chisel. This requires practice, but experience with this tool is very important. Place the cutting point near the center of chisel and high on the workpiece (Fig. A13). Sometimes, in striving for a certain position in relation to the workpiece, the beginner will often overlook this all-important point. Raising the handle will increase the depth of cut while lowering the handle does the opposite. As with the gouge, you can advance the skew in either direction. The center of the skew toward the heel does the actual cutting. The back portion of the grind or bevel supports the tool, while the handle hand controls the depth of cut by rocking the chisel on this pivot point. Because of this, keep the skew bevel perfectly flat.

USING THE PARTING TOOL

The parting tool is perhaps the easiest turning chisel to handle. Simply push this scraping tool into the workpiece (Fig. A14). You will achieve a better cutting action if you hold the handle low. In many cases, you can hold the tool with one hand while your other hand holds the calipers in the cutting groove. When parting tool cuts are deep, make a clearance cut alongside the first cut (Fig. A15) to prevent burning the tool point.

Fig. A12

Fig. A13

Fig. A14

SQUARING AN END

You can use the parting tool to quickly square an end. The parting tool is a rough cutter, but you can smooth the cut with a skew. However, the whole operation can be done with the skew. In using the skew, make the first nicking cut with the toe of the skew (Fig. A16). A deep cut here could burn the chisel, so make a clearance cut by inclining the skew away from the first cut and pushing the tool into the workpiece. Continue this procedure of side cut and clearance cut as often as needed.

NOTE: While the skew can be pushed into the wood in any direction, you must incline the cutting edge a little away from this plane. If the full cutting edge of skew bears against the cut surface, the tool will have a tendency to run. See Fig. A17 for the proper way to make the cut. Push the chisel straight into the workpiece, and incline the cutting edge away from the cut surface. Use only the extreme end of the toe for this cut. You will use this method of skew handling repeatedly in making shoulders, beads and vee cuts.

Fig. A15

Fig. A16

Fig. A17

CUTTING A SHOULDER

Use the parting tool first to reduce the wood to within 1/16” of the required shoulder diameter (Fig. A18). Clean the waste stock out with the gouge (Fig. A19), then use the skew (Fig. A20) for the actual cutting of the shoulder (a duplication of squaring an end). Use the skew to make the horizontal cut, but in a different manner from plain cylinder work. If the shoulder is long, use the ordinary skew position for the outer portion of the cut. At the angle between the horizontal and vertical cuts, move the heel of the chisel into a position tangent between the skew and the cylinder (Fig. A21). Raise the handle of the chisel slightly to allow it to cut while the tool moves along the rest. Use a very light cut to produce a smooth workpiece. You can use the heel of the skew to make the entire cut, if desired, but, whether in this position or any other position, do not pick up the cut directly at the end of the stock. Horizontal cuts started directly from the end of the workpiece will have a tendency to bite into the wood, often ruining the entire piece. Always run off the end and not into it. Where a very short shoulder makes this impossible, use the skew in a flat scraping position. If the cutting technique is used, engage only with the heel of skew in a very light cut.

Parting tool

cuts

Fig. A18

Fig. A20

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Fig. A19

Fig. A21

Spear-Point

Chisel

"BEADS"

SCRAPING METHOD

Fig. A22

CUTTING SMALL BEADS

Beads can be scraped or cut. The spear chisel provides the easiest method of scraping, and works well on beads separated by parting tool cuts (Fig. A22). Scraping is slower than cutting and is not as clean, but it has the advantage of protecting the workpiece from long gashes.

Cutting beads quickly and accurately with the small skew is one of the most difficult lathe operations. You can use various working methods. One method is a vertical incision at the point where the two curved surfaces will eventually come together. Make this cut with either the heel or the toe of the skew. (Fig. A23 shows the use of the toe). Place the skew at right angles to the workpiece. Place the chisel flat on its side at the start, and evenly rotate it through the successive stages of the cut (Figs. A24, A25, and A26). At the same time, pull the chisel slightly backward to maintain the cutting point. The entire cut is made with the heel of chisel. The opposite side of the bead is cut in the same manner, one cut serving to produce the full shape in each instance. This action produces beads that are beautifully smooth and polished, and the technique is well worth mastering.

Fig. A23

Fig. A24

Fig. A25

Fig. A26

VEE GROOVES

Cutting the vee groove demands much the same technique as the bead, except the skew is hinged straight into the workpiece without rotation (Fig. A27). Only one-half of the vee is made at a time, and one, two, or more cuts may be needed on each side to obtain the desired shape. As in all cutting with the skew, the bevel next to the cut must be used as a fulcrum. Be careful not to allow full edge of the chisel to catch and cause a run. You can also make Vee grooves with the toe of the skew, in the same manner as squaring an end.

LONG CUTS

Convex or straight-tapered surfaces usually require long cuts. With a convex surface, the method used in making the finishing cut is shown in Fig. A28. Turn the gouge on the tool rest so that it will be inclined toward the direction that it will move. The grind is tangent to the workpiece, and the center point of the cutting edge is the contact point with the wood. As the cut progresses toward and around the end of the curve, gradually raise the handle and swivel it to the right (Fig. A29) to maintain the tangency between the grind and the workpiece .

Fig. A27

Fig. A28

Figs. A30 and A31 show the cutting of a long taper with a skew. The operation differs from smoothing a cylinder only at the start of the cut. Make the starting cut with the heel (Fig. A30) to prevent the tool from digging into the workpiece. As the tool moves down the workpiece, pull the chisel back to allow the center point of the cutting edge to cut. However, you can make the full taper with the heel. Be careful not to cut too deeply at the center of the taper. The direction of cutting is always downhill.

COVE CUTS

Second to forming a perfect bead, the cove or concave cut is the most difficult to master. Make this cut with the gouge, where the size of the tool depends on the size of the cut. Push the gouge directly into the workpiece to remove the surplus stock (Fig. A32).

Fig. A29

Fig. A30

Fig. A31

Fig. A32

Place the gouge on the edge of the tool rest so that the grind of the chisel forms an approximate right angle with the workpiece (Fig. A33). Allow the chisel to contact the workpiece at the center of the cutting edge. Hold the tool so that the centerline of the gouge is pointing directly toward the center of the revolving stock. This starting position is important to prevent the gouge from running along the surface of the workpiece.

From the starting position, push the gouge into the workpiece and roll the tool on the rest. A triple action takes place here. (1) Roll the chisel to follow the shape of the cut, (2) drop the handle slightly so that the portion already cut will force the lip of the chisel sideways and, (3) push the chisel forward so that at the end of the cut (Fig. A34), the chisel will be well up on the workpiece and tangent with the cut surface. Make only one-half of the cut at a time, then reverse the chisel to cut the other half. The occasional turner should make cove cuts with a scraping technique, using either the small gouge or round nose chisel.

Fig. A33

Fig. A34

Fig. A35

Fig. A37

Fig. A36

Fig. A38

FACEPLATE TURNING

Mount most turnings that cannot be worked between centers on a faceplate. Some jobs require special chucks. All cutting in faceplate work is done by scraping. Any attempt to use a cutting technique on the edge grain of large workpiece will result in a hogging, gouging cut which may jerk the chisel out of your hands. Use a band saw on all workpiece to roughly cut the turning area to eliminate heavy roughing cuts in turning.

MOUNTING THE WORKPIECE TO THE FACEPLATE

Fig. A39 shows direct mounting the workpiece to the 3" faceplate, along with attaching it to the backing block. Because of the ease of setting up, use this mounting whenever the work permits. Hold larger pieces in the same way by using the 6" faceplate. When normal screw-fastenings interfere, mount the workpiece on a backing block (Fig. A39). When screws are not permissible at all, glue the workpiece to the backing block by fitting a sheet of paper at the joint to allow later separation without damaging the wood. Some workpieces can be screwed or nailed from the face side into the backing block. Mount workpieces less than 3” in diameter on a single screw center (Fig. A40).

8" FACEPLATE

# 8 SCREW

DIRECT MOUNTING

ON 8" FACEPLATE)

Fig. A39

BACKING BLOCK

Fig. A40

TROUBLESHOOTING

For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

MAINTENANCE

KEEP MACHINE CLEAN

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

Wear certified safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory pr otection while using compressed air.

FAILURE TO START

Should your machine fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.

LUBRICATION & RUST PROTECTION

Apply household floor paste wax to the machine table, extension table or other work surface weekly. Or use a commercially available protective product designed for this purpose. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and safety.

To clean cast iron tables of rust, you will need the following materials: a sheet of medium Scotch-Brite™ Blending Hand Pad, a can of WD-40® and a can of degreaser. Apply the WD-40 and polish the table surface with the Scotch-Brite pad. Degrease the table, then apply the protective product as described above.

SERVICE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our website at can also order parts from your nearest factory-owned branch, or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-223-7278 to receive personalized support from highly-trained technicians.

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