Delta 46-700 User manual

DATED 8-1-91 PART NO. 434-08-651-0001
©Delta International Machinery Corp. 1991
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES.3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD LATHES... ..4
UNPACKING AND CLEANING.....5
ASSEMBLING AND SETTING UP LATHE.5
CONNECTING LATHE TO POWER SOURCE
Power Connections. 8
Grounding Instructions ..........8
FASTENING LATHE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE.. ..9
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Starting And Stopping Lathe..... 9
Locking Switch in The “OFF” Position ... 9
Spindle Speeds. 1 0
Repositioning Headstock For Outboard turning.10
Tool Rest........11
Tailstock. 1 1
Headstock Spur Center....... 12
Tailstock Cup Center........ 12
OPERATION
Lathe Tools. 1 3
How To Turn Spindles ....13
Centering The Work..........14
Mounting The Work.... 14
Tool Rest Position.. 15
Roughing A Cylinder.........15
Position of Hands. 1 6
Smoothing A Cylinder. 1 6
Using The Parting Tool.........16
Squaring An End... 1 7
Cutting A Shoulder. 1 7
Cutting Small Beads.. 18
Vee Grooves......... 18
Long Cuts...........19
Cove Cuts........ 19
Square Sections .. 2 0
Faceplate Turning. 2 1
Mounting Work To Faceplate....... 21
Inboard Faceplate Turning. 21
Outboard Faceplate Turning........22
Hollow Tailstock... 2 3
MAINTENANCE
Replacing Variable Speed Drive Belt ....24
AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATIONS. 2 6
PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE .... .28
WARRANTY ..........28
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SAFETY RULES
As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with operation and use of the machine. Using the machine
with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine NOT
be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative
to its application DO NOT use the machine until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you.
DELTA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY CORP.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
246 ALPHA DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238
{IN CANADA: 644 IMPERIAL ROAD, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the
tool’s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
4. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole elec¬
trical receptacle. If an adapter is used to accommodate
a two-prong receptacle, the adapter lug must be attach¬
ed to a known ground. Never remove the third prong.
5. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it “on.”
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
7. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain, Keep work area well-lighted.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF - with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
10. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
11. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
12. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip foot wear is recommend¬
ed. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
13. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety
glasses (must comply with ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eye¬
glasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not
safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting opera¬
tion is dusty.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
15. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times,
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters,
etc.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
19. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch
is in “OFF” position before plugging in power cord.
20. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accident¬
ally contacted.
21. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function - check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
22. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
23. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
24. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drug, alcohol or any
medication.
25. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, con¬
nected or reconnected.
26. WARNING: The dust generated by certain woods and
wood products can be injurious to your health, Always
operate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide
for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems
whenever possible.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR WOOD LATHES
1. WARNING: DO NOT operate your lathe until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera¬
tion of wood lathes, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
3. MAKE SURE wiring codes and recommended elec¬
trical connections are followed and that the machine is
properly grounded.
4. NEVER turn the lathe “ON” before clearing the lathe
bed of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
5. EXAMINE set-up carefully before turning on the
power.
6. MAKE SURE tool rest height is adjusted properly.
7. MAKE SURE tool rest is adjusted as close to the
workpiece as possible.
8. ROTATE workpiece by hand to check clearance
before engaging power.
9. NEVER adjust the tool rest while workpiece is turning.
10. REMOVE the tool rest before sanding or polishing.
11. WHEN TURNING between centers MAKE SURE the
tailstock center is snug against the workpiece and locked.
The tailstock center should be lubricated if it is not a ball
bearing center.
12. NEVER drive workpiece into drive center when drive
center is in headstock. Set drive center into workpiece with
a soft mallet prior to installing it into the headstock.
13. NEVER loosen tailstock spindle or tailstock while
workpiece is turning.
14. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE workpiece
is securely fastened to the faceplate and that appropriate
size faceplate is used to properly support workpiece.
15. WHEN faceplate turning, MAKE SURE the screw
fasteners do not interfere with the turning tool at the
finished dimension of the workpiece.
16. ROUGH CUT workpiece as close as possible to
finished shape before installing on faceplate.
17. TIGHTEN all clamp handles before operating.
18. EXAMINE workpiece for flaws and test glue joints
before placing workpiece in lathe.
19. WHEN roughing off, DO NOT jam tool into work-
piece or take too big a cut.
20. USE lowest speed when starting a new workpiece.
21. ALWAYS operate the lathe at the recommended
speeds. Consult owners manual for suggested speeds.
22. MAKE all adjustments with the power “OFF.”
Change speed only when lathe is running.
23. DISCONNECT lathe from power source when mak¬
ing repairs.
24. DISCONNECT lathe from power source and clean
the machine before leaving it.
25. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving
the machine.
26. SHOULD any part of your lathe be missing, dam¬
aged or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail
to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug from
the power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
27. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, ALWAYS
wear safety glasses and face and head protection when
operating wood lathe.
28. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 444 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611 in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets
provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
National Standards institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Require¬
ments for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Depart¬
ment of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Your new Wood Lathe is shipped complete in one carton. Carefully unpack the wood lathe and
all loose items from the carton. Remove the protective coating from the lathe bed and all unpainted
parts. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,
gasoline, or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning cover the lathe bed with a good quality
paste wax.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE LATHE TO THE POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OWNERS MANUAL.
ASSEMBLING AND SETTING UP LATHE
E F H
Fig. 2
1. Fig. 2, illustrates the lathe and all loose items after they are removed from the carton.
The headstock (A), tool rest (B) and tailstock (C) are mounted to the lathe bed (D). Loose
items shipped with your lathe are the two spindle wrenches (E), headstock positioning wrench
(F), headstock spur center (G), tailstock cup center (H) and variable speed handle, spring
and screw (J).
2. Assemble the handle, spring and screw (J) to the end
of the variable speed control shaft, as shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 3
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3. L oosen tailstock locking lever (K) Fig. 4, and remove
tailstock (C) from left end of lathe bed.
4. U sing the headstock positioning wrench (F) Fig. 5,
loosen screw (L) located directly underneath headstock
(A) just enough to allow the headstock (A) to slide along
the lathe bed. NOTE: Do not overly loosen screw (L).
5. S lide headstock (A) Fig. 6, to the left end of lathe bed
(D), as shown, and tighten headstock locking screw that
was loosened in STEP 4.
Fig. 4
6. U sing the two spindle wrenches (E) Fig. 7, remove
faceplate (M) from headstock spindle.
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Fig. 7

7. L ift up tool rest base locking lever (N) Fig. 8, and
loosen tool rest locking lever (0).
8. R eposition too! rest base (P) and tool rest (Q) on lathe
bed as shown in Fig. 9, and tighten locking levers (N) and
(O).
9. L oosen tailstock locking lever (K) Fig. 10, and slide
tailstock (C) onto right end of lathe bed as shown. NOTE:
Make sure clamp (R) is in position underneath lathe bed.
10. F ig. 11, illustrates tailstock (C) mounted on right end
of lathe bed. Tighten locking lever (K).

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than
#12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use
only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tools plug. For distances up to 100 feet use #12 wire. For distances up to 150 feet
use #10 wire. Have a certified electrician replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.
Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position
and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on motor nameplate.
All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will injure the motor.
WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with
an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug, The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conduc¬
tor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding con¬
ductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground¬
ing type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug, as shown in Fig. 12,
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
and a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 12. A
temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated
in Fig. 13, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle, as shown in Fig. 13, if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed
by a qualified electrician. THIS ADAPTER IS NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA. The green-colored rigid ear,
lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly
grounded outlet box, as shown in Fig. 13.
CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RE¬
CEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A CERTIFIED ELEC¬
TRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
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FASTENING LATHE TO SUPPORTING SURFAC
Fig. 14
This machine must be fastened to a supporting surface. Four holes, two of which are
shown at (A) Fig. 14, are provided in the lathe bed for this purpose. IMPORTANT: If
the lathe is to be mounted to the accessory 46-705 stand, the stand must be fastened
to a supporting surface if it has any tendency to tip over, slide or “walk” during operation.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND
STOPPING LATHE
The switch (A) Fig. 15, is located on the end of the motor.
To turn the lathe “ON” move the switch to the up posi¬
tion. To turn the lathe “OFF” move the switch to the down
position.
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: We suggest that when the lathe is not in
use the switch be locked in the “OFF” position using a
padlock (B) Fig, 16, through the holes in the switch
bracket, as shown.
Fig. 15
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Fig. 16

SPINDLE SPEEDS
Your 12" Wood Lathe is provided with variable rate
spindle speeds from 500 to 2000 RPM. IMPORTANT:
CHANGE SPEEDS ONLY WHEN LATHE IS RUNNING.
To change speeds, rotate speed control lever (A) Fig. 17.
Turning the lever (A) clockwise increases the speed and
turning it counterclockwise decreases the speed. NOTE:
Lever (A) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by
pulling out on the lever and repositioning it on the nut
located underneath the lever.
Fig. 17
Refer to Fig. 18, for the recommended spindle speeds when wood-turning on your machine.
RECOMMENDED SPINDLE SPEEDS
DIAMETER
OF WORK
ROUGHING
OFF
GENERAL
CUTTING
FINISHING
Under 2" Dia.
2" to 4" Dia.
4" to 6" Dia.
6" to 8" Dia.
8" to 12" Dia.
900 to 1300 RPM
600 to 1000 RPM
600 to 800 RPM
500 to 600 RPM
500 RPM
1200 to 2000 RPM
1000 to 2000 RPM
1000 to 1800 RPM
800 to 1200 RPM
600 to 800 RPM
1500 to 2000 RPM
1500 to 2000 RPM
1500 to 2000 RPM
1200 to 1800 RPM
900 to 1200 RPM
Fig. 18
REPOSITIONING HEADSTOCK FOR OUTBOARD TURNING
1. To reposition headstock (A) Fig. 19, for outboard
faceplate turning, loosen locking screw located directly
underneath headstock with wrench (B) supplied, just
enough to allow you to slide headstock (A) to the center
of the lathe bed.
2. With headstock (A) Fig. 19, in position at the center
of the lathe bed, loosen the headstock locking screw
again, just enough to allow you to rotate headstock (A)
90 degrees to the right until spindle (C) is facing out. Then
tighten screw underneath headstock (A) with wrench (B).
Fig. 19
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