Ridgid WL1200LS1 Manual de usuario

23(5$725·60$18$/WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.SAVE THIS MA

10V Loose Parts Package(Containing the following items):Bolt, Carriage M6 x 1.0-45 ...9Bolt, Carriage M6 x 1.0-65 ...3Bolt, Carr

11AssemblyAssembling Steel Legset1. Find the following legset pieces:4 Legs2 Side Stiffeners2 End Stiffeners2. From the loose parts package find the f

12Assembly (continued)Holes Used for Mounting Boards and Wood Lathe to Leg SetA - Board/Side SupportB - Board/Side SupportC - Plate Support/Board/End

13Mounting Right Side Table Top1. Find the following:1 Particle Board Table Top2. From the loose parts package find the following:4 M6 x 1.0-45 Carria

14Assembly (continued)Mounting Headstock1. Find the following:1 Belt Guard Assembly1 Headstock Assembly1 Plate Bracket2. From the loose parts package

157. Locate Hole F on the left table board. Attach the bracket plate to the table top through Hole F. Use an M6 x 1.0-45 carriage bolt, washer, lockwa

16Assembly (continued)3. Locate the four holes Labeled H on the plate support.4. Place the motor over these holes with the motor shaft extending throu

17Headstock, Tailstock, and Tool Rest Assembly1. Find the following:1Tube1 Large Tool Rest1Tailstock2Lever Assembly1 Hex Head Screw M10 x 1.5-301 Tool

18Assembly (continued)5. Set large tool rest in tool rest holder and install lever assembly as shown.6. Slide tailstock assembly onto the tube and ins

19Mounting Rear Foot1. Locate the following:1 M8 x 1.25-45 Pan Head Screw1 M8 x 1.25 Square Nut1 M6 x 1.0-65 Carriage Bolt1 6.5 x 19 x 1.6 Flat Washer

2Table of ContentsSection PageTable of Contents ...2Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe ...

20Assembly (continued)Spur and Cup Center Installation1. From the loose parts package find the following:1 3/4-16 Hex Nut1 Spur Center1 Live Center2.

21Check Spindle RotationThe lathe spindle must rotate counterclock-wise when viewed from the spindle end.NOTE: Make sure the spur center is removed fr

22Getting To Know Your Wood Lathe1. Belt Guard Knob... Locks the hingedpart of the guard during operation.2. Index Pin... Engages with the spindle pul

23On-off Switch WARNING: To prevent seriouspersonal injury, do not connect pow-er cord to electrical outlet in yourshop until you are sure that mo

24Basic Lathe Operations WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet before making any ad

25Spindle Turning WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove switch key before mounting work-piece in lathe.If you hav

268. Move the live center into the wood by turning the hand wheel. Make sure that the live center and spur center are "seated" into the wood

27Faceplate Turning WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove switch key before mounting work-piece in lathe.Before installing or

28Basic Lathe Operations (continued)6. Use the faceplate (6-inch) for turnings 8 to 12 inches in diameter and 4 inches thick. Attach to workpiece usin

29IndexingThe spindle pulley contains 36 equally spaced holes. The index pin engages with these holes to keep the spindle from turn-ing while you put

3Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe (continued)Safety Symbols DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided

30How To Use Your RIDGID Wood LatheWoodworking Chisels and How to Use ThemThe Six Commonly Used Chisel TypesSelection Of ChiselsBetter chisels have ha

31When You Can Cut, and When You Must ScrapeThere are two different approaches to the work when turning. One approach is toward a circumference of the

32How To Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)If the rest is placed too low, so that the chisel is held with the bevel out from the work (sketch 2),

33Using The GougeThree gouges, the 1/4-, 1/2- and 3/4-in. sizes, are ample for general homeshop turning; but other sizes from 1/8- to 2-in. can be pur

34Using The Parting ToolThe parting tool has just one primary pur-pose: to cut straight into the workpiece as deep as desired, or all the way through

35Hand Positions WARNING: Keep firm hold and control of the turning tool at all times. Avoid awkward hand posi-tions where a sudden slip could cau

36How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)Making Standard CutsThe Roughing-off CutReducing a square or odd-shaped work-piece down to a cylinder o

37Smoothing A CylinderThe final 1/8-in. can be removed in two ways. Either use the 1 -in. skew, working from center toward both ends and taking lighte

38How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)Cutting VeesVee grooves can be cut with either the toe or heel of the skew. When the toe is used, the c

39Cutting Coves (Concaves)This is the most difficult single cut to mas-ter - but one of the most important in good wood turning. First, use pencil mar

4Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe (continued)When Installing Or Moving the LatheReduce the Risk of DangerousEnvironment. • Use the lathe in

40How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)Making Long Taper CutsLong taper cuts are made like long con-vex cuts, with the skew or gouge. How-ever

41Duplicate TurningsIdentical turnings require great accuracy when plotting the work and doing the vari-ous cuts. Many methods have been devised to ai

42How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)Long SpindlesA long turning can be worked in short sec-tions, with joints arranged to be at shoul-ders

43Deep RecessesThe first step is to remove as much wood as possible by boring into the center with the largest wood bit available. This can be accompl

44How To Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)Turning CylindersStock for cylinders should be mounted on the screw center or a small faceplate. The ta

45Turning A RingOne method of turning a ring requires a spindle chuck. The work stock is first mounted to a backing block held by the large faceplate,

46How to Use Your RIDGID Wood Lathe (continued)Sanding, Buffing And PolishingUsing The Lathe To Sand TurningsTurnings can be sanded with the lathe run

47Wiring DiagramMaintenanceMaintenance WARNING: For your own safety,turn switch "OFF" and remove plugfrom power source outlet beforema

48TroubleshootingGeneral WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug frompower source outlet before trouble shooting

49MotorTrouble Probable Cause RemedyExcessive noise 1. Motor 1. Have motor checked by qualified service technician. Repair service is available at an

5- Running the lathe too fast, so that it vibrates, could cause the work-piece to be thrown from the lathe... or the turning tool to be jerked from yo

50Troubleshooting (continued)Motor (continued)Trouble Probable Cause RemedyStarting switch in motor will not oper-ate.1. Burned switch con-tacts (due

51Repair PartsRIDGID 12" Wood LatheModel No. WL1200LS1Figure 1NOTE: Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by

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53Repair PartsRIDGID 12" Wood-Turning Lathe Model No. WL1200LS1Figure 2Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number* Standard Hardware Item -

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55Repair PartsRIDGID 12" Wood-Turning Lathe Model No. WL1200LS1Figure 3Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number* Standard hardware item -

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6Safety Instructions For Wood Turning Lathe (continued)• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get

7Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsPower Supply and Motor SpecificationsThis Lathe is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only. Do not use

8Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk ofelectric s

9Wire SizesNOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition.The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To