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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY ITEMS REQUIRED
ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE
Assembly for this machine takes less than 30 minutes.
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and remov-
ing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the rust-preventative oil from
unpainted surfaces using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not use highly volatile solvents such as gasoline, naphtha, acetone
or lacquer thinner for cleaning your machine.
To reduce the risk of injury, always use at least two people when lifting.
After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household oor paste wax.
3/8" hex head screws for bolting lathe down (not supplied)
Wrench for 3/8" hex head screws (not supplied)
To reduce the risk of injury:
• Turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or
when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
• Tighten all screws and levers securely when adjusting any part of the lathe. Also, be sure any lathe accessories are
fastened and tightened before turning on the lathe.
• When using the included 3" (76 mm) faceplate (B) Fig. 2, do not mount pieces larger than 6" (152 mm) in diameter
and up to 6" (152 mm) in length. For mounting larger pieces, be sure to use an appropriately sized faceplate.
• Keep hands off workpiece when it is spinning.
• Use only accessories recommended for this product and follow all instructions included with the accessories.
• Be sure cord is not in the way of the spinning workpiece or spinning lathe parts.
• Do not touch the tip of your turning tool directly after it has been used on the workpiece as it may be hot.
• Do not apply water or other coolants to lathe when it is spinning.
• Do not turn materials other than wood on this lathe. This lathe was designed for turning wood only.
• Be sure any chuck keys or wrenches are out of the chuck before operating the lathe.
• FOR THE DELTA
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MODEL 46-460 MIDI-LATHE ONLY: Be sure to only use accessories equipped with locking set
screws for turning the lathe in reverse. Also, do not switch lathe turning directions until the workpiece comes to a
complete stop.
To reduce the risk of injury, the lathe
must be bolted to a secure work bench or other
sturdy surface.
Bolt lathe down using four 3/8" hex head screws (not
supplied) at the four holes in lathe base, two of which are
shown at (K) Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
K
OPERATION