Axminster Craft AC240WL User manual

AC240WL
Woodturning Lathe
Code 105118
Original Instructions
AT&M: 22/05/2019
BOOK REF : 105760

Index of Contents
2
EU Declaration of Conformity
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
Eye protection
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
HAZARD
Motor gets hot
Dust mask
should be worn
The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.
Cert No: MC1018
Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminster.co.uk
Type Woodturning Lathe
Model AC240WL and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No AM 50380718, AM 50361061, AE 50354995
has been issued by Laizhou Chunlin Machinery Co., Ltd.
at: No.269 Baoshi Road Wenfeng Street Laizhou City, Shandong 261400
China
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
EN 62841-1:2015
EN ISO 12100:2010
06/42/EC - Annex I/05.2006
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
EN 61029-1:2009+A11
EN 55014-1:2006+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 55014-2:2015
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 12/06/2017
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03
General Instruction for 230V Machines 04
Specific Safety Instructions for Woodturning Lathes 04
Specification 05
Assembly 05
Illustration and Parts Description 06-07
Removing Drive/Live Centres 08
Changing the Spindle Speed 09
Exploded Diagrams/Lists 10-11

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
1 AC240WL Woodturning Lathe A
180mm Faceplate (Fitted to Headstock) B
1 140mm Tool Rest (Fitted in Banjo) C
1 Banjo Arm (Fitted to lathe bed) D
1 Tailstock Operating Wheel Handle E
1 Axminster 4 Prong Drive Centre FCode 340106
1 Axminster Standard 60˚ Live Centre GCode 340203
1 Push Rod H
1 3,6,8mm Hex Keys
1 Instruction Manual
A
B
C
DE
F
G
H

General Instruction for 230V Machines
4
The following will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and
maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.
Mains Powered Tools
•Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp plug.
•Inspect the cable and plug to ensure that neither are
damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably
qualified person.
•Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Workplace
•Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is flooded.
•Keep machine clean.
•Leave machine unplugged until work is about to
commence.
•Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body
and not the cable.
•Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool
is securely tightened in the machine and the
correct speed and function set.
•Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching etc.
•Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc.Wear ear defenders at all times.
•If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent
it being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine.
•Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and
wristwatches.
•Consideration should also be given to non-slip
footwear etc.
•If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualified to use it.
•Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
•Do not use this machine within the designated safety
areas of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there
may be volatile gases.
•Check cutters are correct type and size, are
undamaged and are kept clean and sharp, this will
maintain their operating performance and lessen the
loading on the machine.
•OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is
happening around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT OUT OF REACH OF
YOUNG CHILDREN
KEEP WORK AREA AS
UNCLUTTERED AS IS PRACTICAL.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED
IN WORK AREAS.
Specific Safety Instructions for Woodturning Lathes
1. Do not use ‘split’ work pieces.
2. Always start at the lowest speed when starting a new
task.
3. Try to render a new work piece“round”(or as close as is
practical) before turning.
4. Check that the tool rest is at or slightly below the centre
line of the work piece.
5. Check the work piece is securely mounted in the lathe
before switching on the power.
6. Rotate the work piece by hand, to check that it is:
centralised, clear of the tool rest, not ‘split’ or has loose
knots.
7. Where lathes have the facility to be reversed; check
the machine is rotating in the correct direction.
8. If your lathe has the facility to run in reverse, you must
ensure that the mounting accessories (chucks, faceplates
etc.,) can be‘locked’ onto the lathe mandrel, and in the case
of chucks have some form of security device to prevent
them ‘unwinding’ during reverse operation.
9. Make sure your tools are stored/racked away from the
turning area of the lathe. Do not reach over a rotating work
piece at any time.
10. Do not ‘dig in’ or try to take too large a cut.
11. Do not leave the lathe running unattended; or leave the
machine until everything is stopped.
12. If you are turning between centres with ‘softish stuff’,
check and reposition the tailstock centre frequently.

Specification
5
Code 105118
Model AC240WL
Power 375W
Speed (5) 760-3,200rpm
Spindle Taper 2MT
Spindle Thread 1”x 8tpi (Ref T04M)
Taper Tailstock 2MT
Distance Between Centres 440mm(17”), 965mm(38”) with Centres extension
Max Diameter over Bed 240mm
Overall L x W x H 865 x 205 x 365mm
Weight 38kg
Assembly
The machine and its accessories will arrive coated
with corrosion preventative grease. This will need
to be cleaned from the machine, its components
and accessories prior to it being set up. Use
proprietary degreaser. Wear overalls, coverall
and eye protection before cleaning.
95% of the machine comes fully assembled, all that
remains is to fit the four prong drive centre (F), the
60˚ live centre (G), see fig 01-02 and tailstock wheel
handle (E). Locate the handle (E) for the tailstock
control wheel and screw securely into the
pre-threaded hole in the wheel rim flange,
using a flat blade screwdriver, see fig 03.
Fig 01-02-03
G
E
F
G
F
Continues Over...

Illustration and Parts Description
6
Banjo lock
Lathe bed
On/off Switch
Headstock
Headstock
spindle
wheel
Live centre
Faceplate
Drive centre
Tailstock
Tailstock
handle
Shaped handle
Banjo
Motor

Illustration and Parts Description
7
Motor pivot bolt
Toolrest
Tailstock
barrel lock
Access plate
Motor
Toolrest lock
Tailstock lock

Removing Drive/Live Centres
8
To remove the Drive and Live Centres, locate the push
rod (H), while holding the Live Centre insert the push rod
through the centre hole of the ailstock wheel and push
the Live Centre out, see fig 4. Repeat the procedure for the
Drive Centre in the headstock.
Fig 04
Live centre
H

Changing the Spindle Speed
9
DISCONNECT THE MACHINE
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!
Note. The lowest speed pulley combination is
furthest from the faceplate, i.e. smallest motor
pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley
diameter.
1. Loosen the ‘star knobs’ that secure the access
plates on the headstock assembly, see figs A-B. Slide
them out of the way to give you access to the belt.
2. Using the Hex key supplied, loosen the clamping
Hex bolt behind the shaped handle of the motor
plate, see fig C. You may need to slightly loosen the
pivot bolt on the other side of the motor plate as
well. Lift the motor plate up to give enough slack
in the belt to enable it to be moved to the new
selection. When the belt is located, turn the spindle
to ensure the belt is correctly seated.
3. Check that the belt is vertical, the belt must not
be run out of vertical alignment, this can cause
the belt to ‘jump’ the pulley grooves, possibly the
wrong way, and if it does manage to run, it will scuff
the sides of the belt badly. When you are sure all is
correct, press down on the motor plate handle to
put tension on the belt.
4. Tighten up the clamping bolt to hold the
motorplate in position. Replace/refit the cover
plates. Reconnect the machine to the mains supply.
Give the lathe a little ‘burst’ to check it all runs
smoothly. When you are satisfied, remove any tools
you may have been using; stow carefully away.
The lathe is now ready to be used again.
Star knob
Access plate
Access plates
Belt
A
B
Belt
Pulley
Access plate
C
Shaped handle
Clamping Hex bolt

Exploded Diagrams/Lists
10

Exploded Diagrams/Lists
11
PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY
1Bed 1
2Semicircle Head Screw 2
3Retaining Plate 1
4Handwheel 1
5Tailstock 1
6Lock Lever 1
7Eccentric Axis 1
8Tail Axis 1
9Taper Rod 1
10 Bearing Ball 1
11 Cup Centre 1
12 Headstock Spur Centre 1
13 Faceplate 1
14 Headstock Spindle 1
15 Bearing Ball 2
16 Ring Retaining 1
17 Ring Retaining 1
18 Bearing Ball(202) 1
19 Headstock 1
20 Cover plate 1
21 Cover plate 1
22 Balance Wheel 1
23 Marking Plate 1
24 Hex. Socket Set Screw 1
25 Drive Pulley 1
26 Drive Belt 1
27 Hex. Socket Head Screw M8
x 25
1
28 Hex. Socket Set Screw M6
x 10
1
29 Motor Pulley 1
30 Flat Head Screw 2
31 Motor Plate 1
32 Motor 1
33 Hex. Socket Head Screw M8
x 20
1
34 Ring Retaining 12 2
35 Tool Rest 1
36 Tool Rest Base 1
37 Bolt 1
38 Plate 1
39 Hex. Nut 1
40 Lock Handle For Knife Base 1
41 Lock Lever 1
42 Bolt 1
43 Lock Plate 1
44 Hex. Nut 1
45 Power Cord 1
46 Switch 1
47 Warning Label 1
48 Washer 8 4
49 Spring Washer 8 6
50 Rubber Washer 4
51 Big Washer 8 2
52 Star Screws 1
53 Ring Retaining 10 1
54 Semicircle Head Screw M5
x 10
2

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