REVISED AUGUST, 2008 (TR) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT #5378TR THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. Printed in China Ak WARNING! This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance and service ofthis machine/equipment. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions given in this manual may result in serious personal injury, including amputation, electrocution or death. The owner of this machine/equipment is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization, proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and comprehension, application of safety devices, blade/cutter integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment. The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse. ▲ WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type ofwork. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 2 About Your New Lathe.........................................................................................2 Woodstock Technical Support.................................................................................2 Warranty and Returns..........................................................................................3 Specifications ..................................................................................................3 SAFETY......................................................................................................4 Standard Safety Instructions..................................................................................4 Know Your Machine.............................................................................................6 Important Lathe Terms & Definitions........................................................................7 Safety Instructions for Your Lathe...........................................................................8 Avoiding Potential Injuries....................................................................................9 110V Operation............................................................................................... 10 Extension Cords............................................................................................... 10 Grounding...................................................................................................... 10 ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................11 Unpacking...................................................................................................... 11 Inventory....................................................................................................... 11 Shop Preparation............................................................................................. 12 Initial Cleaning................................................................................................ 12 Installing Centers............................................................................................. 13 Removing Centers............................................................................................ 13 Face Plate..................................................................................................... 14 Tool Rest....................................................................................................... 14 ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................15 Lock Handles.................................................................................................. 15 Tailstock Barrel............................................................................................... 15 OPERATIONS...............................................................................................16 Test Run........................................................................................................ 16 Operation Tips..........................................................