Motor Specifications; Table Of Contents; Connecting To Power Source Outlet; Electrical Requirements - Craftsman 113.228162 Owner's Manual

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMaUARITY (GAINED WARNING: THE FOUR STEP LATHE AND MOTOR
FROM FREO_ENT USE OF YOUR MACHINE) TO BE- PULLEYS FURNISHED ARE DESIGNED TO RUN THE
COME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT LATHEATTHECORRECTSPEEDSWHENUSEDWnTH
ACARELESSFRACTIONOFASECOND ISSUFFICIENT A 1725 R.PoM. MOTOR. DO NOT USE A 3450 R.P.M.
T01NFUCTSEVERE INJURY. MOTOR TO INCREASE THE SPEED BECAUSE IT
COULD BE DANGEROUS.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wea r safety gogg|escomplying
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing
power tool operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS .... 2
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOOD TURNING
LATHE ....................................... 3
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS ............................... 4
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
...............
5
ASSEMBLY . ; ................................... 6
Mounting Lathe and Motor on Workbench ........... 7
Spur and Cup/Center Installation ................. 9
Om0ff Switch ............................... I0
CONTENTS
Spur Center and Cup Center {Aligning Centers) ...... 12
Tailstock ................................... 12
Speed Chart ................................ 13
BASIC LATHE OPERATIONS ....................... 13
Changing Speeds ............................ 13
SpindleTurning ............................. 14
Indexing ................................... 15
HOW TO USE YOUR CRAFTSMANWOOD-LATHE ........ 16
Check Motor Rotation ......................... 11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WOO D LATHE ............. 11
Belt Guard Lock ............................. 1t
Index Pin .................................. 11
Spindle Lock Hole .. ; ......................... 1t
Tool Rest Bracket Lock ........................ 11
Tool Rest Lock ............................... 11
To0t Rest Base Lock .......................... 1t
Handwheel .................................. 11
Woodworking Chisels and How to Use Them ........ 16
Making Standard Cuts ......................... 20
How to Handle Spindle Turnings ................. 22
Miscellaneous Operations ...................... 24
Faceplate and Chuck Turnings ................... 25
How to Make Fancy Faceplate Turnings ............ 26
How to Turn Plastics .......................... 28
Sanding, Buffing and Polishing .................. 29
MAINTENANCE
................................. 30
LUBRICATION .................................. 30
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES .................... 31
TailstockRam Lock ........................... 11
TailstockLock ............................... 11
On*Off Switch .............................. 1t
motor specifications and
This Lathe is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only. Do
not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM. It is
TROUBLESHOOTING
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31
REPAIR PARTS ................................. 33
eJectrica
requirements
ARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE
CUTTING TOOL.
wired for operation on 110.120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating
current, IT MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE
ON 230VOLTS. EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE RE-
COMMENDED MOTORS ARE DUAL VOLTAGE.
THESE MOTORS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE
ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON THIS TOOL,
HP RPM VOLTS CATALOG NO,
1/3 1725 110-120 1282
t/2 1725 110-120 1278
;/2 1725 110-120 1279
1/2 1725 1t0-120 1289
CAUTION: Do not use blower or washing machine motors
or any motor with an automatic resezoverload protector
as their use may be hazardous.
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type
If power cord is worn or cut. or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
tf your unit is for use on less than t50 volts it has a plug
that looks like below.
_ _3"PROI_G PLUG
_ GROUNOfNG P_tONG
PROPERLY GROUNDED
3-PltONG OUTLET
This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved
by Underwriters' Laboratories, The ground conductor has
a green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at one
end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the
other end.
outlet protected by a 15-amp. dual element time deiay or
Circuit-Saver fuse or circuit breaker,
If you are not sure that you r outlet is properly grounded,
have it checked by s qualified electrician.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH
THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR
REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS
POWER TOOL CAN INCUR THE POTENTIAL HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. PARTICULARLY WHEN
USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS IN PROXIMITY TO
PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS
THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZ-
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
outlet as shown.
If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is
of the two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an
adapter as shown and always connect the groundir_g lug
to known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properJy grounded
THRE_E prong Outlet.
A temporary adapter as shown below is available for
connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green ground-
ing lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a