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G0462 Wood Lathe (Mfd. Since 11/14)
-25-
Adjusting Spindle
Speed
The Model G0462 is engineered to operate
between 600 and 2400 RPM's. Due to the design
of the pulley system, RPM's outside of this range
cannot be attained.
Use the digital readout as a guide. Select a speed
within the set range by pulling out the speed
control lever and turning it to the right to increase
RPM or to the left to decrease the RPM (see
Figure 26).
Figure 26. Speed lever.
Spindle speed must be adjusted while lathe
is running. Adjusting spindle speed while
machine is not in operation could result in
permanent damage to the machine not cov-
ered under warranty.
When turning a workpiece where a lot of mate-
rial must be removed and a rough finish does not
matter, low range, which has more torque, is best.
When turning a workpiece where a clean finish is
required, and only light cuts are made, high range
is best. Mid range is a compromise between the
two ranges. Use the speed lever to adjust the
spindle speed within each range.
Always choose the correct spindle speed
for your operation. Using the wrong speed
may lead to the workpiece breaking loose
or being thrown from the lathe at a high rate
of speed, causing fatal or severe impact
injuries.
Diameter
of Work-
piece
Roughing
RPM
General
Cutting
RPM
Finishing
RPM
Under 2" 1520 2400
Fastest
available
2–4" 760 1600
Fastest
available
4–6"
Slowest
available
1080 1650
6–8"
Slowest
available
810 1240
8–10"
Slowest
available
Slowest
available
1000
10–12"
Slowest
available
Slowest
available
830
12–14"
Slowest
available
Slowest
available
710
Figure 27. Typical spindle speed
recommendations.
Refer to the chart in Figure 27 to help choose the
correct spindle speed. Note that both the diameter
of the workpiece and the type of cutting should be
considered when determining the proper spindle
speed.
Variable
Speed Lever