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G0554 Gear-Head Floor Lathe
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Four-Way Tool Post
The four-way tool post is mounted on top of the
compound slide, and allows a maximum of four
tools to be loaded simultaneously.
The four-way tool post allows for quick indexing
to new tools. This is accomplished by rotating the
top handle counterclockwise and then rotating
the tool post to the desired position. Rotate the
top handle clockwise to lock the tool into posi-
t
ion.
To load th
e tool post:
1. Choose
the desired cutting tool.
2. Loosen the tool post bolts so that the cutting
tool
can fit underneath the tool post bolts.
3. Use a minimum of two tool post bolts to hold
down
the cutting tool and tighten firmly (see
Figure 45).
NOTICE
Immediately remove tool post wrench after
use. The tool post wrench could be picked
up by a chip and thrown.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for the three remaining
openings,
as needed.
Figure 45. Tool holder
and tool post.
Tool Post Bolts
Foot Brake
The Model G0554 lathe comes equipped with
a foot brake (see Figure 46). The foot brake is
intended to be used primarily as a time saving
tool. The best method for using the foot break is
turn the spindle OFF and then apply pressure to
the foot brake with your foot, slowing the spindle
to a stop.
Stepping on the foot brake while the spindle is
ON w
ill kill the power to the spindle control lever
and will bring the spindle to a stop. Stopping the
spindle in this manner is harder on the machine
and should be reserved for panic situations. Once
stopped, the control lever will then need to be
returned to the neutral position. The power light
will show the lathe is energized. Only the circuit to
the spindle control lever has been interrupted.
Note: D
o not confuse this feature with the emer-
gency stop button. The emergency stop button
cuts power to the machine and must be reset to
restore power to the lathe.
Figure 46. Foot
brake and spindle control lever.
Foot Brake
Spindle Control Lever