Carbatec CT-25650 User manual

WOOD TURNING LATHE
CT-25650
OPERATION MANUAL AND PARTS LIST
2005/12

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. ALWAYS KEEP THE GUARDS IN PLACE, and in good working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning
it on.
3. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp
or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
5. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
6. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
7. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it
is not designed.
8. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Don’t wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use a face or dust mask if the operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact-resistant lenses. They are NOT
safety glasses.
10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11.DON’T OVER-REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
13.DISCONNECT POWER FROM TOOLS before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
14.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in
the off position before you plug in the machine.
15.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the equipment manufacturer’s
manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury.
16.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting blade is unintentionally contacted.
17.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, damaged parts should
be carefully checked to determine that they will operate properly and perform their
intended function. Check for alignment, binding or breakage of moving parts, or
any other condition which could affect operations.
18.DIRECTION OF FEED. Only feed work into a blade or cutter against the blade’s
rotation direction.
19.NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS RUNNING. Don’t leave
the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
20.KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read both the assembly and operation manual and
get acquainted with maintenance and lubrication procedures. Never use
accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as it may result
in injury.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD LATHE
1. Make sure the workpiece is clamped securely between centers before starting
the wood lathe.
2. Before machining the workpiece, make sure that the tailstock is locked securely
without movement.
3. Do not attempt to measure the workpiece size while the machine is running.
4. Keep tool bit sharp at all times. Grind tool bit to the correct shape.
5. Do not remove any safety guard during operations. Turn the power off before
removing any safety guard.
6. Wear proper apparel. Avoid loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets
and jewelry which could get caught in moving parts.
7. Turn power off before servicing the machine.
8. Use only the correct specifications of center.
9. Make sure all switches are in OFF condition before connecting power wires.
NOTES

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LOOSE PARTS BAG
Remove the machine from the carton and ensure that all parts present and free from
damage. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor
immediately. Do not attempt to assemble or operate the machine without all parts
present and in working order.
1. Spindle center
2. Tailstock live center
3. Center knock-out rod
4. Indexing pin
5. Open end wrench
6. Open end wrench 12 mm
7. Tool rest support arm
8. 6” faceplate
9. Screws 5/16” –18UNCX 5/8” 6 PCS(FOR TOOL TRAY)
10. Washers 5/16” 12 PCS(FOR TOOL TRAY)
11. Nuts 5/16” 6 PCS(FOR TOOL TRAY)
12. Nut 3/8”4PCS
13. Set Screw3/8”-16UNCX1”4 PCS
14. Foot pad 8PCS
15. Washers 3/8”4 PCS

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WOOD LATHE LEGEND
11. Tool rest
12. Tool rest base
13. Tool rest fix lever
14. Tool rest base fix lever
15. Tailstock live center
16. Tailstock
17. Tailstock hand wheel
18. Tailstock fix lever
19. Door
20. Emergency Stop Switch
1. Headstock
2. Face Plate
3. Spindle motor
4. Spindle speed readout
5. ON/OFF Switch
6. Spindle running direction change knob
7. Headstock indexing pin
8. Bed
9. Stands
10.Spindle speed regulation knob
1
2
3
9
10
8
7
6
5
4
11
12
13
19
20
18
17
16
15
14

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MOUNTING WOOD LATHE ON STAND
1. Have others nearby and ready to lend a hand, as help will be required for lifting the
lathe, and for lining up and securing the bed to the stand.
2. Align the three holes in each end of the tool tray with the corresponding holes in the
right and left stands.(Fig.1)
3. Secure the tool tray to the right and left stands using, at each end, three 5/16” bolts,
washers and nuts.
4. Lift and set the lathe onto the stand and line up the holes at each end in the bed,
with the holes on the top of the stand.(Fig.2)
5. Secure the bed to the stand by using the four 3/8” bolts (2 at each end) from the
bed and through the corresponding holes in the stand.(Fig.3) Tighten the bolts
down by using the four nuts.(Fig.1)
Three Holes
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Tighten the bolts down by
using the four nuts.

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MOUNTING FREQUENCY INVERTER
The frequency inverter is used to control the spindle speed and provides a variable
speed change.
The frequency inverter should be mounted in left stand of the wood lathe. Align the 4
holes on the frequency inverter with those on the left stand. Tighten the frequency
inverter with round head screws 3/16”-24UNC 1/4”.
Step One
Step Two
Step Three

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ELECTRIC WIRING DIAGRAM

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STARTING AND STOPPING SPINDLE
The spindles ON and OFF switches are located on the front of the headstock. To star
the spindle running, press the green (ON) switch.
To stop the spindle running, press the red (OFF) switch.
An additional emergency stop switch is supplied with machine. After pressing the
emergency stop switch, you have to press the green ON switch to re-start spindle
running.
To stop the spindle, press either the red OFF switch or the emergency stop switch.
Headstock
Spindle
Spindle
ON/OFF Switch
Emergency
Stop Switch
Right Stand