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055-4504-8
Owner's Manual
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MasterCraft 55-4504-8 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual
12" Mini Wood Lathe
55-4504-8
01/07
Toll-Free Helpline:
1-800-689-9928
SECTION PAGE
II. General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
III. Specific Safety Rules for the Mini Wood Lathe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
IV. Electrical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
V. Diagram and Location of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
VI. Assembly and Adjustment Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
VII. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
VIII. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
IX. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
XI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
I. Technical Data
Table of Contents
MINI WOOD LATHE
MODEL NUMBER: 55-4504-8
MOTOR: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 3 A SPEEDS: 500–3500 RPM SWITCH: Removable key type DISTANCE BETWEEN CENTRES: 12" (30 cm) SWING OVER BED: 8" (20 cm) DRIVE SPINDLE: 1" (25 mm), 8 TPI thread DRIVE SPINDLE THROUGH HOLE: 3/8" (10 mm) TAILSTOCK SPINDLE THROUGH HOLE: 3/8" (10 mm) TAILSTOCK SPINDLE TRAVEL: 1 1/2" (4 cm) HEADSTOCK SPUR: Spur centre, Morse #1 taper TAILSTOCK CENTRE: Ball bearing cap centres, Morse #1 taper POWER CORD: 8' (2.4 m) OVERALL SIZE: 30 5/8 x 4 13/16 x 13 1/2"
(77.8 x 12.2 x 33.4 cm) NET WEIGHT: 43 lb (19.5 kg) CSA: 184892
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Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how the mini wood lathe works.
1. READ this entire Owner's Manual and become familiar with the information that it contains. Learn the applications, limitations, and possible hazards associated with the lathe.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas, and DO NOT expose them to rain. Keep work areas well-lit.
3. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
4. Keep the work area clean, uncluttered, and well-lit. Do not work on floor surfaces that are slippery from sawdust or wax.
5. KEEP BYSTANDERS ATA SAFE DISTANCE FROM the work area, especially when the tool is in use. Do not allow children or pets near the lathe.
6. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job that it was not designed to do.
7. DRESS FOR SAFETY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewellery (rings, watches, etc.) when operating the tool. Loose clothing and other items can get caught in moving parts and draw the operator in. ALWAYS wear non-slip footwear, and tie back long hair.
8. WEAR A FACE MASK OR A DUST MASK, because the turning operation produces dust.
9. Unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments, changing parts, and cleaning or working on the tool.
10. KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
11. AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS. Verify that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord.
12. REMOVE ADJUSTMENT TOOLS. Verify that all adjustment tools are removed from the lathe before turning it on.
13. NEVER LEAVE A LATHE UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS IN USE. Turn the power switch to the OFF position. DO NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
WARNING:
IN ORDER TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, READ THE FOLLOWING STEPS CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THEM THOROUGHLY BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE LATHE.
Keep this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference.
II. General Safety Rules
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14. DO NOT STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is
accidentally jarred. Do not store anything above or near the tool.
15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scraps, and other debris.
16.MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order.
Follow the instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for misalignment, jamming, breakage, and
improper mounting of moving parts, and for any other conditions that may affect the operation of the tool. Repair or replace any part that is damaged before using the lathe.
18.MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks and master switches, and remove
starter keys.
19.DO NOT operate the tool when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that
may affect your ability to use the tool properly.
Keep this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference.
II. General Safety Rules (continued)
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WARNING: DUST GENERATED FROM CERTAIN MATERIALS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO THE HEALTH. OPERATE THE LATHE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AND ENSURE THAT PROPER DUST REMOVAL IS PROVIDED. WEAR A FACE MASK OR ADUST MASK WHEN OPERATING THE LATHE.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA REQUIREMENTS.
FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage. Prescription eyeglasses are not an adequate substitute for proper
eye protection.
WARNING: EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. WEAR EAR PROTECTION (SAFETY EAR MUFFS OR EAR PLUGS) IN ORDER TO REDUCE NOISE LEVELS WHEN OPERATING THE LATHE.
1. FOR SAFETY REASONS, read the entire instruction manual carefully before operating the lathe.
2. WEAR eye protection.
3. DO NOT wear gloves, a necktie, or loose clothing.
4. TIGHTEN all locks before operating the lathe.
5. DO NOT mount a workpiece that has a split in it.
6. USE the lowest speed when starting a new workpiece.
7. READ the warning label that is attached to the lathe.
8. ROTATE the workpiece by hand before turning on the motor. The workpiece could split and be thrown out of the lathe, if it strikes the tool rest.
9. WHEN TURNING A WORKPIECE, always rough the wood to round form at slow speed. If the lathe vibrates while it is running, there is a risk that the workpiece will be thrown or will be jerked out of the operator's hands.
10. DO NOT allow the turning tools to bite into the wood. The wood could split or be thrown from the lathe.
11. When shaping a piece of stock, position the tool rest above the centreline of the lathe
12. DO NOT operate the lathe if it is rotating in the wrong direction. The workpiece must always be rotating toward the operator.
13. BEFORE ATTACHING a workpiece to the faceplate, always rough it out to make it as round as possible. This will minimize vibrations while the piece is being turned. Fasten the workpiece to the faceplate securely. Failure to do so could result in the workpiece being thrown from the lathe.
14. POSITION the hands so that they will not slip onto the workpiece.
15. REMOVE all loose knots in the stock before mounting it between the centres or on the faceplate.
Keep this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference.
III. Specific Safety Rules for the Mini Wood Lathe
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WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE LATHE UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
III. Specific Safety Rules for the Mini Wood Lathe
(continued)
16. DO NOT LEAVE THE LATHE UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS RUNNING. Do not leave the work area until the motor has come to a complete stop.
17. HANG turning tools on the wall beyond the tailstock end of the lathe. Do not lay them on the bench so that the operator must reach over the revolving workpiece to select them.
18. KEEP A FIRM HOLD, and remain in control of the cutting tool at all times. Take special precautions when shaping a section of stock in which knots or voids are found.
19. COMPLETE the hand-sanding of all workpieces before removing them from the lathe.
Keep this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference.
IV. Electrical Information
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF AMALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric current in order to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a corresponding outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT ALTER THE PLUG. If it does not fit into the outlet, have the proper type of outlet installed by a licenced electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor. If it is necessary to repair or replace the power cord or plug, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a licenced electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if there is any question as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
USE ONLY A THREE WIRE EXTENSION CORD that is equipped with a 3-pronged plug, and plug it into an outlet that can accept the tool's power cord as shown in Fig. A. Repair or replace a damaged or worn power cord or extension cord immediately.
CAUTION: ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE OUTLET THAT IS USED IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT, HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A LICENCED ELECTRICIAN.
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1. 3-pronged outlet
2. Properly grounded outlet
3. Grounding plug
Fig. A
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3
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1 - 3-prong plug
2 - Properly grounded outlet
3 - Grounding prong
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