RIKON Power Tools 70-200EVS - Manual (Page 10)

6. Maintenance
CAUTION
BEFORE CLEANING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE WORK, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE
(WALL SOCKET). NEVER USE WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE MACHINE. USE A BRUSH. REGULAR MAINTE-
NANCE OF THE MACHINE WILL PREVENT UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS.
- Keep the lathe bed casting clean and lubricated.
- Keep the outside of the machine clean to ensure accurate operation of all moving parts and prevent excessive wear.
- Keep the ventilation slots of the motor clean to prevent it from overheating.
- Remove all saw dust and chips from the lathe after each use.
FIG. 16
5. Operations
CAUTION
Disengage spindle lock before turning the machine on.
5.1. ON/OFF SWITCH (See FIG.14)
· To switch ON = press green switch button.
· To switch OFF = press red switch button.
· To micro-adjust motor speed = Turn micro-adjusting knob.
5.2. TYPICAL OPERATIONS
- The lathe is set up for a typical spindle turning operation. (See
FIG.15)
- 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)
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
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