VARIABLE SPEED LATHE Model No CWL325V Part No 6501660 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0710
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Wood Lathe. Before attempting to operate the machine, it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look forward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................ 2 Guarantee .............................................................................................. 2 Environmental Protection ...................................................................... 2 Safety Symbols ....................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ................................................................
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. 3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 4. Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable for pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
4. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 5. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 6.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage. This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug.
MAIN COMPONENTS Faceplate G B Headstock Drive Centre H Speed Control C Tool Rest I Thermal Overload Reset Button D Tail-stock Spindle J Tool Rest Support E Tail-stock Body K Tool Rest Locking Lever F Tail-stock Advancing Handle A A G H I ON/OFF Switch B J C D E F K ACCESSORIES The following range of accessories are also available from your Clarke dealer: 8-Piece Chisel Set Part No: 6500649 4-Jaw Independent Lathe Chuck Part No: 6500645 1/2” Cap.
UNPACKING When unpacking, check for damage or omissions etc. Any found should be reported to your CLARKE dealer where the appliance was originally purchased. Do not discard the packaging until the machine is assembled.
ASSEMBLY 1. Screw the tailstock spindle into the tailstock as shown in Fig 1. Note: A left-hand thread is used for this. 2. Attach the tailstock spindle locking lever and the tailstock locking lever in their postions using the coil spring and machine screw provided. 3. Attach the tool rest locking lever and the support locking lever in their postions using the coil spring and machine screw provided for each as shown in Fig 2. Fig 1 4.
OPERATION 1. Press the green push-button to start the lathe and adjsut the speed using the speed control knob. 2. Always use the lowest speed when starting a new workpiece. 3. Always rotate the workpiece by hand before turning on the motor and check it does not strike the tool/tool rest. 4. Ensure tool rest and tailstock are securely locked in position before starting work. 5. Always position the tool-rest just above the centre-line of the lathe. 6.
2. Using the allen key supplied, loosen the bolts (39) to enable the motor to move and the drive belt to go slack. 3. Dismount the drive belt from the motor pulley (34) and then lift it off the drive pulley (31) towards you. Use the allen key to help you as shown in Fig 4. The belt can now be removed from the headstock frame. Fig 4 4. Replacement is a reversal of the removal procedure. Tension the belt by hinging the motor downwards prior to tightening the bolts (39).
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Motor will not run. CAUSES SUGGESTIONS 1. Defective/broken switch. Send to your Clarke dealer for repair. 2. Damaged power cable. Send to your Clarke dealer for replacement. 3. Open circuit, loose connections or burned out motor. Replace fuse or re-set circuit breaker. Turn off other machines on the same circuit. 4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check the power supply for correct voltage. Use another circuit or have a qualified electrician upgrade the power supply.
PARTS DIAGRAM 13
PARTS LIST No Description No Description 1 Bed 26 Headstock Spindle Nut 2 Retaining End Plate 27 End Cover 3 Self-tapping Screw 28 Screw 4 Grub Screw 29 Eccentric Shaft 5 Handwheel 30 Setscrew 6 Tailstock Frame 31 Drive Pulley 7 Small Locking Lever 32 Drive Belt 8 Threaded Boss 33 Tool Rest Base 9 Sleeve 34 Motor Pulley 10 Eccentric Shaft 35 Power Cable 11 Tailstock Spindle 36 Speed Controller 12 Circlip 37 Screw 13 Bearing race 38 Tension Bolt 14 Tailstock Spur Centre
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15
