International model 25-300QC M1
14" x 30" Wood Lathe. This wood lathe has been carefully tested and inspected before
shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
To ensure optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from your
investment, please take the time to read this manual before assembling, installing and operating the unit.
The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features
of this wood lathe as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and components. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction, nor to
offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the safety of
performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can confirm, from
knowledgeable and qualified sources, that it is safe to do so.
Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference.
Disclaimer: The information and specifications in this
manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the
factory at the time of printing. Because we are committed to making constant improvements, General
International reserves the right to make changes to
components, parts or features of this unit as deemed
necessary,without prior notice and without obligation to
install any such changes on previously delivered units.
Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that
the specifications and information in this manual corresponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied.
However, special orders and “after factory” modifications may render some or all information in this manual
inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several gene-
®
rations of this model of wood lathe and several versions
of this manual may be in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may not
depict your machine exactly. If you have any doubts or
questions contact your retailer or our support line with
the model and serial number of your unit for clarification.
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GENERAL®& GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
ll component parts of General®, General® International and Excalibur by General
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International ® products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit
is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® and General®
International agree to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination,
proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life
of the tool. However, the Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover any product used for pro-
fessional or commercial production purposes nor for industrial or educational applications.
Such cases are covered by our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty only. The Limited Lifetime
Warranty is also subject to the “Conditions and Exceptions” as listed below.
Standard 2-Year Limited Warranty
All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial,
industrial and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years (24 months) from
the date of purchase. General® and General® International agree to repair or replace any
part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or
material to the original purchaser during this 2-year warranty period, subject to the “conditions
and exceptions” as listed below.
To file a Claim
To file a claim under our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime
Warranty, all defective parts, components or machinery must be returned freight or postage
prepaid to General® International, or to a nearby distributor, repair center or other location
designated by General® International. For further details call our service department at 1-888949-1161 or your local distributor for assistance when filing your claim.
Along with the return of the product being claimed for warranty, a copy of the original proof
of purchase and a“letter of claim” must be included (a warranty claim form can also be used
and can be obtained, upon request, from General® International or an authorized distributor)
clearly stating the model and serial number of the unit (if applicable) and including an explanation of the complaint or presumed defect in material or workmanship.
CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS:
This coverage is extended to the original purchaser only. Prior warranty registration is not
required but documented proof of purchase i.e. a copy of original sales invoice or receipt
showing the date and location of the purchase as well as the purchase price paid, must be
provided at the time of claim.
Warranty does not include failures, breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General®
or General® International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from;
improper use, or lack of or improper maintenance, misuse or abuse, negligence, accidents,
damage in handling or transport, or normal wear and tear of any generally considered consumable parts or components.
Repairs made without the written consent of General® Internationallwill void all warranty.
Parts list & diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-25
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
To help ensure safeoperation, please take a moment tolearn the machine’s applications andlimitations, as well as poten-
ial hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that
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may result from improper use of its equipment.
2. Before turning on the wood lathe, make sure the
. Do not operate the wood lathe when tired, distrac-
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ted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any
medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. The working area should be well lit, clean and free
of debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when
the wood lathe is in operation; do not permit them
to operate the wood lathe.
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workpiece is securely installed between centers
and that all locking levers and moveable or removable parts are tightened down and secured.
13. Adjust the cutting tool parallel and as close as possible to the workpiece and, before starting the
lathe, turn the workpiece by hand, at least one
full rotation to make sure that it does not come in
contact with the cutting tool.
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all
machinery with locks, master electrical switches
and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.
5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention. Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.
6. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area
and whenever possible use a dust collector and
wear eye, ear and respiratory protection devices.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces or other jewelry while the wood lathe is in
operation. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair and wear non-slip footwear.
8. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and
other clutter are removed from the machine before
operating.
9. Keep hands well away from the spindle, the spin
ning workpiece, and all moving parts. Use a brush,
not hands, to clear away chips and dust.
10. Do not use stock containing defects such as checks, splits, cracks, knots or foreign objects. Before
starting, inspect stock and remove all foreign objects such as dirt, nails, staples or any object that
could damage a tool or become dislodged and
fly free and cause injury.
11. Select appropriate turning speed for the size and
type of workpiece being turned and use lowest
speed when starting a new workpiece.
14. Maintain turning tools with care. Keep turning tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
15. Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions. Do not overreach and keep both feet on floor.
16. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a
guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning be sure it is properly re-attached before using
the tool again.
17. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended
by
GENERAL INTERNATIONAL
ment malfunction or risk of injury.
18. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could
result if the tool is tipped over.
19. Always disconnect the tool from the power source
before servicing, changing accessories, performing any maintenance or cleaning, or if the
machine will be left unattended.
20. Make sure that switch is in
plugging in the power cord.
21. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equipped with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a
three-pole receptacle. Never remove the third
prong.
22. Do not use this wood lathe for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
INTERNATIONAL
and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may
result from that use.
disclaims any real implied warranty
may result in equip-
the “OFF”
position before
GENERAL
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
EFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE,VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY CORRESPONDS
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WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I.D. NAMEPLATE. A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN
ESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
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BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.
HIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. This machine is wired for 110V single phase operation and is
equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong
grounding plug A to fit a grounded type receptacle B.
Do not remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) to make
it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket or extension cord. If an
adaptor plug is used, it must be attached to the metal
screw of the receptacle C.
Note: The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas.
Check your local codes. If you have any doubts or if the
supplied plug does not correspond to your electrical outlet,
consult a qualified electrician before proceeding.
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EXTENSION CORDS
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with
your machine, use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3- prong grounding plug and a matching 3-pole
receptacle that accepts the tool’s plug. Repair or
replace a damaged extension cord or plug immediately.
Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage
listed on the motor I.D. plate. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The accompanying chart shows the
correct size extension cord to be used based on cord
length and motor I.D. plate amp rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the number, the
heavier the gauge.
AMPERES
(AMPS)
< 5
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
25 FEET50 FEET100 FEET150 FEET
18161614
6 TO 1018161412
10 TO 1216161412
12 TO 161412
* NR = Not Recommended
* NR* NR
CIRCUIT CAPACITY
Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of
handling the amperage draw from your machine, as
well as any other machines that could be operating on
the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified
electrician. If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows
regularly, your machine may be operating on a circuit
that is close to its amperage draw capacity. However, if
an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a
power failure still occurs, contact a qualified technician
or our service department.
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14" x 30" WOOD LATHE
25-300QC M1
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS
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A- MOTOR
B-BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER
C- HEADSTOCK
D- WORK LIGHT
E-TOOL REST
F-TOOL REST LOCKING LEVER
G- TOOL REST CARRIAGE LEVER
H- TOOL REST CARRIAGE
I-LATHE BED
J-LIVE CENTER
K- TAILSTOCK
L-QUILL MOVEMENT HAND WHEEL
M- TAILSTOCK LOCKING LEVER
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N- HEADSTOCK LOCKING LEVER
O- FLYWHEEL
P-INDEXING PIN (SHOWN INSTALLED)
Q- SPINDLE SPEED CONTROLLER
R-SPINDLE SPEED READ OUT
S-ON/OFF SWITCH WITH SAFETY KEY
T-SPINDLE DIRECTION SWITCH
U- HEADSTOCK PIVOT LOCKING PIN
V-FACE PLATE
W- SPUR CENTER
X- TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM
Y-TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM LOCKING LEVER
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
This General International model 25-300QC M1 Wood Lathe is designed specifically for medium to larger sized
wood turning projects. With a maximum swing over bed of 14”, a distance between centers of 30”, and 2 electronically controlled variable speed ranges (170-1200 and 500-3600 RPM) with digital spindle speed display, the 25300QC is ideal for turnings such as chair or table legs and columns, as well as bowls of various sizes. A simple belt
re-positioning on the drive pulleys, allows the operator to select the desired speed range and the electronic speed
controller allows for further fine-tuning within each speed range.
ith its pivoting head,larger bowls can also be turned on the outboard side of the lathe, with the help of an option-
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al outboard turning bracket #25-305. For longer turnings an optional 18” bed extension, #25-618 can be added.
The 25-300QC M1 comes equipped with a selection of the most commonly used accessories, including a 3” face
plate for bowl turning and both live and spur center for typical spindle turning, to allow the user to begin turning
(turning tools not supplied) after a few minutes of assembly and set-up, right out of the box.
The 25-300QC M1 is designed to be compatible with all aftermarket turning accessories using MT#2 Morse taper in
both the headstock and tailstock and the headstock spindle threads are compatible with all 1” dia x 8 TPI female
threaded chucks and face plates.
UNPACKING
Carefully unpack and remove the lathe and its components from the box and check for damaged or missing
items as per the list of contents below.
NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to your
General International distributor immediately.
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LIST OF CONTENTSQTY
A - WOOD LATHE ..................................................................1
B - STAND..............................................................................2
C - SPINDLE LOCK PIN ..........................................................1
D - BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER.........................................1
E - FACE PLATE WRENCH......................................................1
F - TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM .................................................1
G - HEX HEAD BOLT ..............................................................8
H - KNOCK OUT BAR ............................................................8
I - LEVELING FOOT W/NUT & JAM NUT ..............................4
K - 12 /14 MM OPEN END WRENCH...................................1
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*Already installed on the lathe
L - LIVE CENTER* ..................................................................1
M - SPUR CENTER*.................................................................1
N - FACE PLATE*....................................................................1
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CLEAN UP
BE SURE TO WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FOR THE CLEAN-UP PROCESS.
The unpainted cast-iron surface of the lathe bed is covered with a protective coating that helps prevent rust from
forming during shipping and storage. Remove this protective coating by rubbing with a rag dipped in kerosene,
mineral spirits or paint thinner. (Handle and dispose of potentially flammable solvent soaked rags according to
manufacturers’ safety recommendations.) Avoid rubbing the lathes painted surfaces as many solvent based products will remove paint.
To prevent rust, apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after-market surface protectant or rust inhibitor.
PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP / LIFTING AND HANDLING
THIS MODEL 25-300QC 14" X 30" WOOD LATHE IS VERY HEAVY. DO NOT OVER-EXERT. THE HELP OF AT LEAST TWO ASSISTANTS WILL
BE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEP.
TO LIMIT THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE, ANY EQUIPMENT USED TO LIFT THIS MACHINE (HOIST OR
FORKLIFT) SHOULD HAVE A RATED CAPACITY IN EXCESS OF 385 LBS (175 KG).
PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP
This machine should be installed and operated only on a solid, flat and stable floor that is able to support the
weight of the lathe and the operator.
Plan for placement within your shop that will allow the operator to work unencumbered and unobstructed by foot
traffic (either passing shop visitors or other shop workers) or other tools or machinery.
LIFTING AND HANDLING THE MACHINE
Because of its great weight a minimum of two extra people
will be required to assist with lifting the wood lathe and
installing its support legs. That being said, to limit the risk of
serious injury or damage to the machine, ideally, a hoist or
lift should be used.
1. Remove the straps and wood blocks that hold the
lathe to the pallet and remove the plastic bag.
2. Thread two leveling feet into the threaded holes of
the legs A. Loosely tighten the hex nuts against the
bottom of the legs B.
3. A) Lifting with a lift of hoist
Lift the lathe off the pallet using a forklift or hoist, and move the lathe to the desired location then install
the wood lathe on its support legs as instructed in step 4 while the lathe is still held by the forklift or hoist.
Note: Pay special attention to the balance of the machine while lifting. (The motor side is much heavier).
B) Lifting with the help of assistants:
:
A
B
If a forklift or hoist is not available, the help of at least
two assistants will be needed.
Note: First remove the tailstock and tool rest/tool carriage to decrease the weight of the lathe by loosening
and removing hex nut C on the opening in your lathe
bed with the supplied 14 mm wrench, then removing the
cap screw.
C
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Lift the lathe and place it on a table or workbench, D,
with sufficient clearance to allow the support legs to
be attached from underneath.
4. Attach the support legs to the bed using 8 hex
head bolts with 8 flat washers E. Firmly tighten the
bolts with the supplied 14 mm wrench.
5. With the support legs firmly secured to the lathe, carefully lower the lathe onto the floor.
6. Adjust the leveling feet F to ensure that all four feet sit
firmly on the floor. Make sure that the machine
does not rock.
FOR YOUR SAFETY IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE MACHINE DOES
NOT ROCK OR TIP DURING OPERATION.UPON START-UP OR
DURING OPERATION, IF YOU NOTICE ANY ROCKING, TIPPING OR CHATTERING OF THE BASE TURN THE MACHINE
OFF IMMEDIATELY AND RE-ADJUST THE LEVELING FEET AS
NEEDED TO STABILIZE THE LATHE ON THE FLOOR.
7. Re-install the tool rest/tool carriage and tailstock.
D
E
WORKBENCH
F
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
For your convenience this lathe is shipped from the factory partially assembled and requires only minimal assembly and set-up before being put into service.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS. DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED
TO DO SO.
REPOSITIONING THE HEADSTOCK
B
A
Release the headstock locking lever A and pull the
headstock pivot pin B out of the 180º stop hole, then
pivot the headstock 180º and release the pivot pin so it
seats in the 0º stop hole. Lock the headstock in place
by pulling the headstock locking lever forward.
INSTALL THE BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER
C
Install the belt tension release lever C as shown in D.
D
INSTALL THE TOOL REST SWIVEL ARM
1. Loosen locking lever E and pull the tool rest out of
the tool rest carriage.
2. Install the tool rest swivel arm in the tool rest carriage as shown in F, then tighten locking lever E.
3. Install the tool rest in the tool rest swivel arm as
shown in G then tighten locking lever H.
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G
F
E
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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS & CONTROLS
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED POWER CORD OR PLUG.
REPLACE DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IMMEDIATELY.
TO AVOID UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENTIONAL START-UP, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE.
Refer back to the section entitled “ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS” and make sure all requirements
and grounding instructions are followed.
Once the assembly steps have been completed,
uncoil the power cord and plug the power cord into an
appropriate outlet.
When turning operations have been completed
unplug the lathe from the power source.
SWITCH OFF
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
This lathe is equipped with a main power on/off switch
located at the rear of the machine. This adds an additional level of protection to help prevent unintentional
start-up or unauthorized use of the lathe.
After plugging in the power cord, turn on the main
power switch. The spindle speed read-out will light up
and read “0”.
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH WITH SAFETY KEY
B
A
REAR VIEW
SPINDLE DIRECTION SWITCH
C
F
D
E
The lathe is equipped with a rocker style ON/OFF
switch A located on the headstock, that is equipped
with a lock-out key B to prevent unwanted or unauthorized start-up.
The spindle direction switch C allows the user to select
the forward or reverse mode.
To start the lathe, select either forward E or reverse D
mode.
Note: When the spindle direction switch is in the OFF position F, the unit can not be started by pulling the ON/OFF
switch up.
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STARTING / STOPPING THE LATHE
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To start the lathe:
1. Insert the lock-out key G.
2. Select the spindle direction, either FORWARD E or
REVERSE D .
3. Pull up on the lower portion of the switch as shown
in H.
SAFETY KEY
To stop the lathe
NOTE: If a sudden power failure occurs, the spindle will not re-start automatically when power comes back on, even if the ON/OFF
power switch is still in the ON position. Push down on the switch to reset the switch, then pull it up to start the lathe.
: Push down on the switch, I
TO PREVENT UNWANTED OR UNAUTHORIZED START-UP OR USAGE, REMOVE THE LOCK-OUT KEY AND STORE IT IN A SAFE PLACE, OUT
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, WHENEVER THE LATHE IS NOT IN USE.
.
(PREVENTS START-UP
WHEN REMOVED)
POWER ON
POWER OFF
WORKLIGHT
The goose neck style worklight A on this model 25-300QC
provides
extra lighting
for added convenience. It can be
repositionned for optimal lighting of the work surface.
Note: Uses a standard type “A” maximum 40 Watt 120 volt
appliance bulb (not included).
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE 40 WATT (MAXIMUM) 120 VOLT TYPE “A” APPLIANCE BULB. DO NOT
USE STANDARD HOUSEHOLD BULBS.
- Turn the ON/OFF switch B once to turn the worklight
ON:
- Turn it once again to turn the worklight OFF:
CHANGING SPINDLE SPEED
This model 25-300QC is equipped with an electronic
variable speed controller allowing the user to change
the speed (within the 2 different speed ranges: 170 to
1200 and 500 to 3600 RPM) by simply turning the speed
control dial A. The digital spindle speed readout B will
indicate the operating spindle speed.
Note: Turning speeds vary depending on the size and
diameter of the workpiece as well as which stage you are
at in the overall turning process. When turning a smaller
diameter workpiece, a higher spindle speed is recommended. Proper spindle speed selection comes with practice and experience and when in doubt always start at a
slower speed, increasing when you are sure that it is safe
to do so.
A
B
A
B
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SS PP EE EE DD RREE CCOOMMMMEE NNDDAATTIIOO NN SS
REFERENCE CHART FOR SPINDLE SPEED SELECTION*
WORKPIECE
DIAMETER
UNDER 2”
2 - 4”
4 - 6”
6 - 8”
8 - 10”
10 - 12”
12 - 14”
se the chart as a basic guideline for selecting the
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appropriate spindle speed.
ROUGHING
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM)
15003000
7001500
5001000
380700
300600
250400
200250
GENERAL
CUTTING
FINISHING
3600
2400
1500
1100
700
500
400
22 SSPP EE EE DD RR AA NNGG EESS
MOTOR
igh: 500 TO 3600 RPM
H
Low: 170 TO 1200 RPM
SPINDLE
Changing between the 2 speed ranges requires
moving the drive belt from one set of drive pulleys to
another.
CHANGING SPINDLE SPEED RANGE
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE OPENING THE BELT GUARD OR BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
A
1. To access the belt and pulleys, loosen the belt
guard lock knob A and open the belt guard located on the headstock.
4. Set the belt by hand to the required pulley position (High/Low), D.
5. Push the belt tension release lever C forward to retension the belt, and then tighten the belt tension
locking lever B.
6. To verify the belt positioning and ensure the belt
will run smooth on the pulleys; rotate the flywheel E
by hand to turn the spindle while observing the belt
movement. If the belt moves smoothly close the belt
guard – if the belt wobbles between the pulleys
repeat steps 2-5 as needed.
C
B
2. Release the belt tension locking lever B.
3. Remove the tension on the belt by pulling the belt tension release lever C towards you.
D
E
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OOL REST CARRIAGE & SWIVEL ARM AND TOOL REST ADJUSTMENTS
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A
C
B
The tool rest carriage can be moved along the bed
slide ways and swiveled as needed. Loosen the tool
rest carriage lever A and move the carriage to the
desired location. Re-tighten the lever securely after
adjustment.
The tool rest should be adjusted so that its top is 1/8"
above the center of the workpiece. Loosen the tool rest
locking lever D and adjust the height and position of
the tool rest as needed. Re-tighten the lever securely
after adjustment.
MOUNTING & REMOVING THE HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER
MOUNTING & REMOVING THE HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER
The tool rest swivel arm allows for even more positional adjustment as both the swivel arm in the tool rest
carriage mounting hole B and the tool rest in the swivel arm mounting hole C can be swiveled as needed
for accurate and convenient tool rest positioning.
D
A
The headstock spindle has an MT#2 taper hole into
which the spur center fits A.
Note: The spur center can be installed with the face plate
installed B on or removed A (to remove the face plate, see
section “Mounting a workpiece to the face plate” on page
16).
1. Make sure the shank of the spur center and the
spindle hole are clean and free of debris and fit
the spur center firmly in the spindle hole by hand.
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B
C
E
D
To remove the headstock spur center
Knock it out from the opposite end of the spindle C
using the supplied knock-out-bar D.
Note: When knocking out the spur center, always hold it by
hand to prevent it from falling E.
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MOUNTING & REMOVING THE TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER
A
C
The tailstock has an MT#2 taper hole into which the live
center fits.
1. Make sure the shank of the live center and the tailstock hole are clean and free of debris and fit the
live center firmly in the hole by hand A.
MOVING TAILSTOCK QUILL IN / OUT
TAILSTOCK REAR VIEW
E
B
To remove the live center from the tailstock quill
Loosen the tailstock quill locking lever B and move the
quill out by turning the quill movement hand wheel C
until the quill end is nearly inside the tailstock and the
live center can be removed by hand.
Note: When removing the live center, always hold it by
hand to prevent it from falling D.
D
G
:
F
The tailstock quill can be moved in and out of the tailstock casting E by turning the tailstock quill movement
hand wheel F.
To move the tailstock quill:
TAILSTOCK MOVEMENT
H
The tailstock is used to support the other end of the
workpiece to be turned and can be moved along the
bed slideways to suit the length of the workpiece H.
To move the tailstock on the bed:
1. Loosen the quill locking lever G.
2. Turn the the quill movement hand wheel to move
the quill as needed.
3. Re-tighten the quill locking lever to secure the quill
in position.
E
J
I
1. Loosen the tailstock locking lever I.
2. Move the tailstock by hand to the desired location on the bed J.
3. Retighten the tailstock locking lever to secure the
tailstock in position.
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MOUNTING A WORKPIECE TO THE FACE PLATE
TOP VIEW
B
A
C
For turning applications where the workpiece cannot
be secured between the headstock and tailstock centers (such as bowl turning) the face plate must be used
to secure the workpiece to the headstock spindle.
1. Unlock the face plate by loosening and removing
the two set screws A using a 3 mm Allen key.
2. Loosen the face plate by inserting the supplied
spindle lock pin B in one of the spindle holes to
keep the spindle from turning, while loosening the
face plate using the supplied face plate wrench, as
shown in C.
E
D
3. Unscrew and remove the face plate, D.
4. With the face plate removed from the lathe
the workpiece onto the face plate with wood
screws (not included) through the mounting holes
from the back of the face plate.
Note: Make sure the screws are not so long that they
will enter the area of the workpiece where the material is to be removed.
5. Thread the face plate back on the lathe and tighten using the spindle lock pin and face plate
wrench.
,
mount
NEVER TURN ON THE LATHE WHEN THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE IS LOCKED IN PLACE. ALWAYS, TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE LATHE FROM THE
POWER SOURCE, BEFORE INSERTING THE INDEXING PIN TO LOCK THE SPINDLE.
TURNING ON THE LATHE AFTER THE SPINDLE LOCK PIN (OR ANY OTHER OBJECT) HAS BEEN INSERTED INTO THE HEADSTOCK INDEXING
HOLE, THEREBY PREVENTING THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE FROM TURNING, CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO THE WORKPIECE, OR
DAMAGE TO THE LATHE AND THE MOTOR.
PIVOTING THE HEADSTOCK (FOR OUTBOARD TURNING)
The headstock pivots 360° with positive stops at 45°, 90°, 135° and 180° for multi-position outboard turning. Larger
bowls can also be turned on the outboard side of the lathe, with the help of an optional outboard turning bracket #25-305. To pivot the headstock:
C
B
A
1. Release the heastock locking lever A.
2. Pull up on the headstock pivot pin to release the headstock B.
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D
3. Rotate the headstock to the desired position C and
release the pivot pin so it seats in the corresponding stop hole D.
4. Secure the headstock in place by pulling the
headstock locking lever A forward.
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CHECKING ALIGNMENT BETWEEN CENTERS
A
There is a small amount of play built into the headstock on the bed to allow the headstock to pivot freely.
Whenever the headstock is pivoted back from the outboard position, the alignment between the headstock
and tailstock centers should be double checked and
adjusted as needed.
1. Pivot the headstock to its normal spindle turning
position (0º) and lock it in place.
2.
Install a spur center in the headstock and a
live center in the tailstock.
3.
Release the tailstock locking lever and advance
the tailstock on the bed A until the points of the 2
centers just barely touch each other.
TOP VIEW
C
B
4. Using the tailstock locking lever, secure the tail
stock on the bed with the points still touching.
5. Look down at the two centers from above B to verify that the points are in alignment. If the points line
up, proceed with normal turning operations.
6. If the points are not lined up release the headstock locking lever and manually adjust the
headstock position using the play in the headstock to line up the center points C.
7. With the points lined up, hold the headstock in
place and tighten the headstock locking lever.
8. With the points lined up, proceed with normal
turning operations.
INDEXING
For advanced turners, the indexing features on this 25-300QC M1 lathe allows the user to lock the spindle in place
at 36 evenly spaced 10° intervals while the workpiece is installed between the centers. This is primarily used for reeding or fluting (cutting decorative grooves vertically up the length of the spindle) usually with the help of a shop
made jig and router.
NEVER TURN ON THE LATHE WHEN THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE IS LOCKED IN PLACE. ALWAYS, TURN OFF AND
UNPLUG THE LATHE FROM THE POWER SOURCE, BEFORE
INSERTING THE INDEXING PIN TO LOCK THE SPINDLE.
TURNING ON THE LATHE AFTER THE INDEXING PIN (OR
ANY OTHER OBJECT) HAS BEEN INSERTED INTO THE HEADSTOCK INDEXING HOLE, THEREBY PREVENTING THE HEADSTOCK SPINDLE FROM TURNING, CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS
INJURY, DAMAGE TO THE WORKPIECE, OR DAMAGE TO THE
LATHE AND THE MOTOR.
To lock the spindle:
1. Loosen the indexing pin A.
2. While slowly turning the flywheel B by hand, press
the indexing pin in until the pin finds and bottoms
out in an indexing hole, then re-tighten the indexing pin.
3. Complete the desired cut, groove or other operation on the spindle.
4. If further grooves are required, loosen the pin
again and slowly turn the spindle until the pin locks
into the next, or the desired position.
Note: There are 36 evenly spaced holes in the headstock
spindle allowing for indexing at 10° increments (360°/36
positions = 10°) C, allowing for a wide variety of symmetrical decorative grooves or patterned cuts.
C
B
A
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
•
Keep the unit clean and free of dust by wiping with a cloth or vacuuming off any woodchips or dust after
ach use.
e
•
ll bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated and no further lubrication is required.
A
•
Regular applications of a surface protectant/lubricant will help prevent rust and keep the tool rest, head, and
tailstock sliding smooth on the bedway.
•
Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage. Replace the power cord and the plug at the first
signs of visible damage.
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
A large range of optional aftermarket accessories can be used with this lathe. Your local dealer may be able to
offer suggestions based on what is readily available in your area.
Key issues to keep in mind when shopping for aftermarket accessories are:
Headstock and tailstock feature a MT#2 taper – to avoid damaging the lathe use only headstock and tailstock
centers with a matching taper.
Headstock spindle threads are 1” diameter x 8 threads per inch (T.P.I.) – to avoid stripping or damaging the
threads, use only threaded headstock attachments (such as face plates and jaw chucks) that have matching
threads.
We also offer a large variety of products to help you increase convenience, productivity, accuracy and safety
when using your wood lathe Here’s a small sampling of optional accessories available from your local General
International dealer.
For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.general.ca
Outboard Turning Bracket
#25-305
Larger bowls can be turned on
the outboard side of the lathe,
with the help of an optional outboard turning bracket.
4 Piece Woodturning Chisel Set
Made from hi-speed steel this kit comes in it’s own wooden carrying case and features 4 of the most commonly
used turning tools including a 3/4” parting tool, a 1/2”
round nose scraper, a 1” skew chisel and 1/2” bowl
gouge.
- #25-210
18” Bed Extension
#25-618
For longer turnings an
optional 18” bed extension, can be added.
5 Piece Woodturning MiniChisel Set - #25-250
Made from high quality highspeed steel with solid hardwood handles.
Designed specially for smaller turning such as pen making and other small hobby
type projects.
Includes a 3/4” diamond parting tool, a 1/2” round nose
scraper, a 1” skew chisel, and
a 1/2” bowl gouge.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
NOTE: If a filteris requiredfor reducingEMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference), install it as close as possible to the AC drive.
EMI can also be reduced by lowering the carrier frequency. When using a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt), selectcurrent sensor with sensitivity of 200ma, and not lessthan 0.1-second detection to avoidnuisance tripping.
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58
115
37
67
30A
31
103
33
32
113
112
122
111
120
38
67
32
121
133
117
116
9
29A
24
51
56
25
40
9
27
41
42
44
65
37
70
5
106
105
104
6
43
3
2
1
9
69
62
61
61
63
61
65
49
44
12
135
134
108
113
46A
45A
4
19A
47
48
28A
15A
114
65
16
18
17
14
101A
37
44
35
50
68
11
26
65
36A
10A
9
8
132
7
114
119
109
108
107
118
55
44
20
130
60
59
66
54
52
109
110
107
DIAGRAM A
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PARTS LIST
5-300QC
2
PART N0.DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONQTY
25300-A01FACE PLATE 3"1
25300-A02SPUR CENTERMT21
25300-A03SPINDLE1"-8TPI1
25300-A04FLAT HEAD SCREW#10-24 X 3/8"2
25300-A05KEY 4 X 4 X 801
25300-A06BEARING 62051
25300-A07HEADSTOCK1
25300-A08BEARING 63041
25300-A09SET SCREW1/4 X 3/8"8
25300QC-A10AFLYWHEEL 1
25300-A11SPRING1
25300-A12SELF TAPPING SCREWM3 X 10 4
25300-A14BUSHING1
25300QC-A15ASPEED CONTROLLER5K1
25300-A16T-BUSHING1
25300-A17SET SCREW1/4 X 1/42
25300-A18NYLON NUT3/4"-10 UNC1
25300QC-A19AKNOB1
25300-A20SWITCH 1
25300-A24DRIVE BELT 210J1
25300-A25HEADSTOCK COVER1
25300-A26LOCKING LEVER1
25300-A27INDEXING WHEEL1
25300QC-A28ADISPLAY COVER PANEL 1
25300QC-A29AMOTOR PULLEY 1
25300QC-A30AMOTOR 1HP1
25300-A31LOCKING LEVER 3/8"1
25300-A32LOCK WASHER 3/8" X Ø 25 X 21
25300-A33CAP SCREW 3/8-16 UNC X1-1/41
25300-A35C RINGS-192
25300QC-A36APIVOT LOCK PIN1
25300-A37CABLE CLAMP5
25300-A38WORK LIGHT ASS'Y 1
25300-A40KNOB1
25300-A41E-RINGS-91
25300-A42COVER1
25300-A43SPINDLE POSITION SCALE1
25300-A44PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW#10 - 24 UNC X 3/8"7
25300QC-A45ARPM LABEL1
25300QC-A46AFWD/REV SWITCH1
25300-A47SPEED CONTROL LABEL1
25300-A48SPEED CONTROL BRACKET1
25300-A49HEADSTOCK PIVOT STOP PLATE1
25300-A50SWITCH COVER1
25300-A51SPEED RANGE CHART LABEL1
25300-A52KNOB1
25300-A54KNOCKOUT BAR1
25300-A55SPEED SIGNAL CABLE 1
25300-A56NUTCSTW-51
25300-A58POWER CABLE 1
25300-A59FACE PLATE WRENCH1
25300-A60OPEN WRENCH12/14 MM1
25300-A61CAP SCREW#10-24 UNC X 1/2"4
25300-A62HEADSTOCK PIVOT LOCKING PIN1
25300-A63STOP PLATE COVER1
25300-A65NUT5
DIAGRAM A
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PARTS LIST
25-300QC
PART N0.DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONQTY
DIAGRAM A C’NTD
25300-A66INDEXING PIN1
25300-A67PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW#10-24 X 3/43
25300-A68WAVE WASHERWW-181
25300-A69CAP SCREW 1/4 X 22 1
25300-A70PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW#10-24 X 7/8"1
25300QC-A101ACAP1
25300QC-A103AMOTOR LABEL1
25300-A104C RING1
25300-A105SPINDLE MAGNET RING1
25300-A106SPINDLE MAGNET RING BASE1
25300-A107SET SCREW4
25300-A108PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW4
25300-A109PLASTIC PLATE2
25300-A110SPINDLE SENSOR1
25300-A111PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW#10-24UUNC-5/16”1
25300-A112PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW#10-24UUNC-1/2”1
25300-A113SENSOR BRACKET2
25300-A114STRAIN RELIEF2
25300-A115HOSE1
25300-A116C RING1
25300-A117MOTOR MAGNET RING1
25300-A118MOTOR MAGNET RING BASE1
25300-A119MOTOR SENSOR1
25300-A120HANDLE SLEEVE1
25300-A121HANDLE1
25300-A122MOTOR PLATE1
25300-A130CORD1
25300-A132WAVE WASHERBWW-62051
25300-A133CAP SCREW1/4” X 5/8”3
25300-A134PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW3/16” X 5/8”1
25300-A135PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW3/16” X 7/8”1