Manual

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G0632 16" x 42" Variable Speed Wood Lathe
4. Use the motor tensioning handle to lift the
motor assembly all the way up and re-tighten
the motor mount cap screw—this will hold the
motor in place while you change the belt posi
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tion.
5. Reach into the belt access cavity and roll
the belt onto the desired set of pulleys (see
Figure 31).
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Figure 31. Speed range belt positions.
6. Loosen the motor mount cap screw and lower
the motor.
Always choose the correct speed for your
particular turning project. As a general rule,
the larger the workpiece diameter, the slow
-
er the speed. Always start the lathe on slow
speed. Failure to heed this warning could
lead to serious personal injury.
7. Apply downward pressure on the motor ten-
sioning handle to properly tension the drive
belt and re-tighten the motor mount cap
screw.
Note: When properly tensioned, the belt
should deflect about
1
⁄4" when moderate pres-
sure is applied to the belt mid-way between
the upper and lower pulley (see
Figure 32).
8. Replace the front belt access panel.
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Figure 32. Testing for
1
⁄4" belt deflection.