Mini Lathe Owner’s Manual Model: 70-100 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial number: Date of purchase: For more information: www.rikontools.com Part # 70-100M1 or info@rikontools.com For Parts or Questions: techsupport@rikontools.
Safety Warning IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool not be modified and/or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions about its application, do not use the tool until you have contacted us and we have advised you.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS. Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters. ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in cord. NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before initial or continual use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to assure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Table of Contents Safety Warnings.....................................................................................................................................................2 Lathe Safety Rules................................................................................................................................ ............... 3 Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................
Contents of Package Unpacking and Checking Contents Unpack your lathe from its carton and check to see that you have all of the following items. Do not turn your machine ON if any of these items are missing. You may cause injury to yourself or damage to your machine. Item Description Q’ty A Lathe.........................................................1 B Knokout Bar..............................................1 C Wrench.....................................................1 D Tool Rest...........
Getting to Know Your Lathe 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 12 11 1 9 17 16 15 14 13 Item Description Item Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lifting handle Switch Handwheel Face plate Spur center Tool rest Live center Tail stock Tailstock handwheel 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Tailstock spindle locking arm Tool rest base Spindle lock Tool holder Motor Lathe bed Tailstock locking lever Tool rest seat locking lever Assembly The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must be in the OFF position unt
Spindle lock Installing Spindle Lock Locate the spindle lock assembly from the carton, and install it onto the head with an adjustable wrench. (See Fig.02) Warning: Disengage spindle lock before turning the machine on. Fig.02 Attaching Spur Center On The Headstock Headstock spindle Insert spur center, with a No. 2 Morse Taper shank, into the headstock spindle.(See Fig.03) Spur center Fig.03 Knockout Bar The knockout bar is used to remove the spur center from the headstock spindle.
Installing The Faceplate to the Headstock Thread the faceplate clockwise on to the headstock spindle. Next, engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning, and tighten faceplate with supplied wrench. (See Fig.07) Spindle lock Faceplate Warning: Disengage spindle lock before turning the machine on. Fig.07 Installing Tool Holder On the Lathe Bed Tool holder Located the tool holder from the carton, and install it onto the lathe bed with two pan head screws. (See Fig.08) Pan head screw Fig.
Adjusting Tailstock Loosen locking lever to move the tailstock along the lathe bed to desired position. Tighten lever. To adjust clamping action of the tailstock, remove it from lathe bed and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen.(See Fig.12) Nut To adjust tailstock arm in or out, loosen locking arm and turn handwheel. When the tailstock arm is in a desired position, tighten locking arm. (See Fig.13) Fig.
The lathe can be set up for a faceplate turning operation. The work piece should be “rough cut” as close as possible to finished shape before mounting. (See Fig.16) Indexing/Spindle Lock The dual purpose indexing/spindle lock is positioned on the top of the headstock for ease of use. The headstock indexing feature has 12 equally spaced positions. The spring loaded locking pin assembly is engaged by turning the knob a half turn allowing it to drop into the desired position.
Eletrical Requirements In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided.
Wiring Diagram WARNING:This machine must be grounded. Replacement of the power supply cable should only be done by a qualified electrician.
Troubleshooting
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Warranty 2-Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools/Richen Enterprise, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date the product was purchased at retail. This warranty may not be transferred.
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