Laguna Tools REVO 1216 Owner's Manual

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3. Maintenance21 3. MaintenanceREVO 1216 Lathe © 2018 Laguna Tools 10/22/2018EN3. MaintenanceWARNING!WARNING! Never perform and setup, maintenance or adjustments with the machine connected to the powersource!WARNING! If you have any doubt about the described procedure, seek professional assistance. Do not attemptany procedure that you feel is unsafe, or that you do not have the physical capability of achieving.WARNING! When removing banding, extreme caution must be used as the banding will spring when cut.CAUTION! The machine is heavy. Ensure that you have enough people to do the job safely.NOTE: There may be sawdust in or around your new machine as a result of thorough testing.GeneralKeep your machine clean. At the end of each day, clean the machine. Woodcontains moisture, and if sawdust or wood chips are not removed they will causerust. In general, we recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on thelathe. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt. Teflon lubricant tends to dry and has less ofa tendency to accumulate dirt and saw dust. Periodically check that all nuts andbolts are tight.Drive beltThe drive belt should last for many years (depending on the usage) but needs to beinspected regularly for cracks, cuts and general wear. If damage is found, replacethe belt.BearingsAll bearings are sealed for life and do not require any maintenance. If a bearingbecomes faulty, replace it.RustThe lathe is made from steel and cast iron. All none-painted surfaces will rust if notprotected. It is recommended that they be protected by applying wax or a Teflon-based lubricant to them.3.1 Maintenance WorkChanging the Belt and BearingsWARNING! Unplug machine from power prior to proceeding!NOTICE! Do not over torque the threading, firm pressure is all that is required.NOTICE! Do not attempt to remove pulleys without removing set screws.Fig L021: REVO Belt Change. (1) Belt Tension Handle. (2) Belt. (3) Hand Wheel. (4)Clamping Nut. (5) Pulley Set Screws. (6) Collar Set Screws.Changing belt and bearings can be a difficult task, and should be performed by anauthorized repair station. Remove headstock and take into a repair station forservicing.1. Disconnect the machine from the power source!2. Loosen the (1) tension handle to remove tension from the poly v-belt.3. Open door and remove the (2) belt from the lower pulley.4. Loosen two set screws in the (3) hand-wheel and remove.5. Loosen socket head cap screw enough to un-thread the (4) clamping nut.6. Loosen two (5) set screws in the right hand pulley.7. Loosen (6) set screw in the collar.8. Use a wood dowel, or aluminum stock to knock spindle towards the tail-stock.Use a material that is softer than the spindle so you do not mushroom end ofspindle. Go only far enough to remove belt from spindle, see Figure L021.9. Now you can replace the belt or bearings.10. To reassemble reverse the procedure. NOTE: When reinstalling clamping nutthread it on to the spindle until its snug. Then back off slightly and tighten thesocket head cap screw.