RIDGID WL1200LS1 - Manual (Page 21)

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Check Spindle Rotation
The lathe spindle must rotate counterclock-
wise when viewed from the spindle end.
NOTE: Make sure the spur center is
removed from the spindle.
1. Plug the lathe power cord into a prop-
erly grounded outlet (See page 7)
2. Stand clear of the lathe spindle and
turn the switch On. Notice the rotation
of the spindle. If it is Not turning
Counterclockwise contact your
Authorized Service Center immedi-
ately before using this tool.
Adjusting Tailstock
The tailstock contains a brass screw
which bears against the "key" on the
underside of the bed. This screw prevents
excessive "looseness" (rocking back and
forth) of the tailstock.
1. Loosen the locknut using a 13mm
wrench.
2. Tighten the screw moderately against
the key, then loosen it about 1/4 turn.
Slide the tailstock along the bed. If it does
not stick or bind in any one spot, tighten
the nut. If it binds or sticks, loosen the
screw only enough so that the tailstock
slides smoothly along the bed.
Aligning Centers
If the centers are not in line as shown,
make the following adjustments.
1. Make sure the tailstock and ram are
locked when checking for alignment.
2. Loosen the screw in the foot... Tap the
screw to loosen the locknut inside.
3. Using a wrench, loosen the hex head
screw on the back of the headstock.
The screw is located about 1-3/4" from
the bottom.
4. Swing the tailstock so that the two
points are in line... securely tighten the
hex head screw in the headstock and
the screw in the end of the foot.
Rotation
Tailstock
Lock
Brass
Screw Locknut Key
Headstock
M10x1.5-30
Hex Head
Tailstock
Handwheel
Screw
Foot
Screw