Use and Care Manual

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Model G0694 (Mfd. Since 03/15)
Adjusting Tailstock
The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action
clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed.
When the lever is tightened, a locking plate lifts
up underneath the bed and clamps the tailstock
in place.
To position and lock the tailstock in position:
1. Loosen the lock lever and move the tailstock
to the desired position along the bed
(see Figure 14).
2. Tighten the lock lever to secure the tailstock
to the bed.
Note: The hex nut underneath the tailstock
may require occasional tightening to restore
proper clamping pressure and lever position.
When adjusted properly, the lever should be
at the horizontal position when the tailstock is
fully clamped to the bed.
Always operate the lathe with the tailstock
firmly locked to the bed. Otherwise, the
workpiece can be ejected causing serious
personal injury.
Figure 14. Tailstock lock lever.
Lock Lever
Workpiece Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to turn or may
require modification before they are safe to turn.
Before turning, inspect all workpieces for the
following:
• Workpiece Type:
This machine is intended for turning natural
wood products. Never attempt to turn any
composite wood materials, plastics, metal,
stone, or rubber workpieces; turning these
materials can lead to machine damage or
severe injury.
• Foreign Objects:
Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other foreign
objects are often embedded in wood. While
cutting, these objects can become dislodged
and hit the operator, cause tool grab, or break
the turning tool, which might then fly apart.
Always visually inspect your workpiece for
these items. If they can't be removed, DO
NOT turn the workpiece.
• Large/Loose Knots:
Loose knots can become dislodged during
the turning operation. Large knots can cause
a workpiece to completely break in half
during turning and cause machine damage
and injury. Choose workpieces that do not
have large/loose knots.
• Excessive Warping:
Workpieces with excessive bowing or twist-
ing are unstable and unbalanced. Never turn
these workpieces at high speed, or instability
will be magnified and the workpiece can be
ejected from the lathe causing injury. Only
turn concentric workpieces!