Rikon Power Tools 70-200EVS Owner's manual
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- Lathes
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- Owner's manual
Variable Speed Mini Lathe
Model: 70-200EVS
Owner’s Manual
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Part # 70-200EVSM1
Index
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Foreword
2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Machine identification
2.2 Getting to know your machine
2.3 Technical specification
2.4 Recommended protective clothing
2.5 Noise emission
2.6 Prescribed use of the machine
2.7 Hazards
2.8 Safety instructions for mini lathe
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Installing tool rest and base on lathe bed
3.2 Attaching spur center on the headstock
3.3 Attaching live center on the tailstock
3.4 Installing tool holder on the lathe bed
3.5 Secure lathe to a solid work surface
4 ADJUSTMENT
4.1 Knockout bar
4.2 Installing or uninstalling the faceplate to the headstock
4.3 Adjusting the tool rest
4.4 Adjusting tailstock
4.5 Changing spindle speeds
5 OPERATIONS
5.1 ON/OFF switch
5.2 Typical operations
6 MAINTENANCE
7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
8 WIRING DIAGRAM
9 PARTS DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST
10 TROUBLESHOOTING
11 WARRANTY
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1. General Information
1.1 FOREWORD
This manual must be read and understood before operating the machine. This will provide a better working knowledge of the
machine, for increased safety and to obtain the best results.
2. Machine Description
2.1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
There is a plastic identification plate fixed to the machine, containing the specifications, serial number.
2.2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
1 Lifting handle
2 Handwheel
3 Face plate
4 Spur center
5 Tool rest
6 Live center
7 Tail stock
8 Tailstock handwheel
9 Tailstock spindle locking arm
10 Tool rest base
11 Tool holder
12 Motor
13 Lathe bed
14 Tailstock locking lever
15 Switch
16 Tool rest base locking lever
17 Spindle lock
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1417 16 15
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2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION 70-200EVS
Swing over bed 12"
Swing over tool rest base 9-1/2"
Working distance between centers 16"
Motor 110V/60Hz, 1/2HP
Speeds Electronic Variable
Speed ranges 400-850, 750-1600, 1500-3000 RPM
Spindle thread 1" x 8TPI
Headstock taper MT2
Tailstock taper MT2
Hole through spindle 3/8"
Ram travel 2-1/2"
2.4 RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• Non-slip footwear is recommended.
• Do not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts.
• Roll up long sleeves above the elbow.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
2.5 NOISE EMISSION
The measurements of noise, in the working position and during operation, were carried out under the standard ISO 7960 Annex B and C:
Instantaneous acoustic pressure:
Sound power level(no load) <98dB(A)
Sound power level(load) <107dB(A)
Sound Pressure level(no load) <89dB(A)
Sound Pressure level(load) <98dB(A)
Constant K=4 dB measured in accordance with EN ISO 3746:1995
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a correlation between the emission
and exposure levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine whether or not further precautions are required. Factors that influence
the actual level of exposure of the workforce include the characteristics of the work room and the other sources of noise etc. i.e.
the number of machines and other adjacent processes. Also the permissible exposure level can vary from country to country. This
information, however, will enable the user of the machine to make a better evaluation of the hazard and risk.
2.6 PRESCRIBED USE OF THE MACHINE
This machine is intended for turning between centers and face plate turning of solid woods. The permissible workpiece dimensions
must be observed (see Technical Specification).
Any other use is not as specified. Unspecified use, modification of the machine or use of parts not tested and approved by the
equipment manufacturer can cause unforeseen damage.
2.7 HAZARDS
ATTENTION Mini lathe still present risks that cannot be eliminated by the manufacturer. Therefore the user must be aware that wood
working machines are dangerous if not used with care and all safety precautions adhered to.
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2.8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINI LATHES
A mini lathe is a tool which due to operator carelessness, cause serious personal injury. It is therefore strongly recommended you
read and observe:
1. Do not operate this machine until you have read all of the following instructions.
2. Do not attempt to operate this machine until it is completely assembled.
3. Do not turn ON this machine if any pieces are missing.
4. If you are not familiar with the operation of the machine, obtain assistance from a qualified person.
5. It is highly recommended that this machine be firmly mounted to a flat and secure work surface.
6. Always wear protective eyewear prior to operating this machine.
7. Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
8. Remove all jewelry prior to operating this machine.
9. Do not wear any gloves while operating this machine.
10. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging in the machine.
11. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position when doing any assembly or setup operation.
12. Always turn the power switch to the OFF position and let the work piece come to a complete stop prior to removal.
13. Use only sharp lathe tools.
14. The use of any accessories or attachments not recommended may cause injury to you and damage your machine.
15. This machine must be properly grounded.
16. When turning between centers, make sure headstock and tailstock are snug against work piece.
17. When face plate turning, rough-cut work piece close to the finished shape before screwing to face plate.
18. Never jam tools into work piece or take too big a cut.
19. Do not operate this machine without following all these instructions.
20. Keep these instructions for future reference.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Your risk from
exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in
a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles.
For more detailed information about California Propostion 65 log onto rikontools.com.
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3. Installation
CAUTION
The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must
be in the OFF position until assembly is complete.
3.1 INSTALLING TOOL REST AND BASE ON
LATHE BED
- Remove the tailstock assembly by releasing the locking
handle and sliding the assembly off the end of the lathe bed.
- Slide the tool rest base onto the lathe bed and reinstall the
tailstock assembly.
- Loosen locking arm and insert tool rest into tool rest base,
adjust height up or down and tighten locking arm. (See FIG. 1)
3.2 ATTACHING SPUR CENTER ON THE
HEADSTOCK
- Insert spur center, with a No.2 Morse Taper shank, into the
headstock spindle. (See FIG.2)
3.3 ATTACHING LIVE CENTER ON THE
TAILSTOCK
- Insert the live center, with a No.2 Morse Taper shank into the
tailstock spindle. (See FIG.3)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
Tool rest base
Tool rest
Locking arm
Spur center
Live center
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3.4 INSTALLING TOOL HOLDER ON THE
LATHE BED
- Located the tool holder from the carton, and install it onto the
lathe bed with two pan head screws. (See FIG.4)
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
3.5 SECURE LATHE TO A SOLID WORK
SURFACE
- The lathe must be attached to a solid work surface or stand.
Four mounting holes are easily accessible at the base of the
lathe. (See FIG.5)
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
Tool holder
Mounting holes
FIG. 5
4. Adjustment
4.1 KNOCKOUT BAR
- The knockout bar is used to remove the spur center from the
headstock spindle. Insert knockout bar into hole at opposite side
from spur center. (See FIG.6)
- The knockout bar is also used to remove the live center from
the tailstock spindle. Loosen locking and rotate the hand wheel
counter clockwise to retract spindle into the body of the tailstock.
The live center will be pushed out of the spindle. (See FIG.7)
Knockout bar
Knockout bar
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4.2 INSTALLING OR UNINSTALLING THE
FACEPLATE TO THE HEADSTOCK
- Thread the faceplate clockwise onto the headstock spindle.
Next, engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning,
and tighten faceplate with supplied wrench. (See FIG.8)
- Engage the spindle lock and stop the spindle from turning and
loosen faceplate with supplied wrench. Unthread the faceplate
anticlockwise from the headstock spindle.
FIG. 8
Faceplate
Spindle lock
4.3 ADJUSTING THE TOOL REST
- The tool rest base can be easily moved along the lathe bed.
Loosen locking lever counter clockwise, slide tool rest base to
new position, and tighten locking lever clockwise.
- To adjust the height fo the tool rest, loosen locking arm, raise or
lower tool rest, tighten locking arm. (See FIG.9)
NOTE:
Position the tool rest as close to the work piece as possible. It
should be 1/8" above the centerline of the workpiece.
- To adjust clamping action of the tool rest base, remove base
and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to
loosen. (See FIG.10)
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
Tool rest
Tool rest base
Locking lever
Locking arm
Tool rest base
Locking lever
Locking arm
4.4 ADJUSTING TAILSTOCK
- Loosen locking lever to move the tailstock along the lathe bed
to desired position. Tighten lever.
- To adjust clamping action of the tailstock, remove it from lathe
bed and adjust nut clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to
loosen. (See FIG.11)
FIG. 11
Nut
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- To adjust tailstock arm in or out, loosen locking arm and turn
handwheel. When the tailstock arm is in a desired position,
tighten locking arm. (See FIG.12)
Handwheel
Tailstock arm
Locking arm
Locking lever
FIG. 12
4.5 CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS(FIG.13)
- The lathe features three step motor and headstock spindle
pulleys. These three drive ratios are used in conjunction with the
electronic variable speed control to provide maximum power and
speed when required.
- Open both motor pulley and Headstock pulley access doors.
Loosen motor locking arm and raise motor.
Move drive belt to selected drive ratio.
Lower motor for adequate belt tension and tighten locking arm.
(Do not apply excessive load onto the belt prior to locking, as
damage may result.)
- High ratio range - (small diameter Headstock pulley / large
diameter motor pulley) This ratio is for faster speeds - eg.
Spindle turning and small Faceplate projects.
- Medium ratio range - (center Headstock / Motor Pulley
diameters) This ratio is suitable for most general woodturning
work such as Spindle and Faceplate projects.
- Low ratio range - (large diameter Headstock pulley / small
diameter motor pulley) This range will provide maximum lower
speed power ideally suited for larger Bowl turning projects.
- Once the desired ratio has been selected, firstly ensure the
project is fixed to the machine in a strong and safe manner and
fully supported by the Tailstock where possible.
Make sure the speed control knob is set on the slowest "o"
position.
The machine can now be started with the speed control knob
being slowly increased until a suitable and safe cutting speed is
achieved.
NOTE:
For operator safety, always return speed control knob to "O"
position when stopping the machine.
FIG. 13
Access cover
Locking arm
Tension lever
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6. Maintenance
CAUTION
BEFORE CLEANING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE WORK, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE
(WALL SOCKET). NEVER USE WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE MACHINE. USE A BRUSH. REGULAR MAINTE-
NANCE OF THE MACHINE WILL PREVENT UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS.
- Keep the lathe bed casting clean and lubricated.
- Keep the outside of the machine clean to ensure accurate operation of all moving parts and prevent excessive wear.
- Keep the ventilation slots of the motor clean to prevent it from overheating.
- Remove all saw dust and chips from the lathe after each use.
FIG. 16
5. Operations
CAUTION
Disengage spindle lock before turning the machine on.
5.1. ON/OFF SWITCH (See FIG.14)
· To switch ON = press green switch button.
· To switch OFF = press red switch button.
· To micro-adjust motor speed = Turn micro-adjusting knob.
5.2. TYPICAL OPERATIONS
- The lathe is set up for a typical spindle turning operation. (See
FIG.15)
- The lathe can be set up for a faceplate turning operation. The
work piece should be "rough cut" as close as possible to finished
shape before mounting. (See FIG.16)
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
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7. Electrical Requirements
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not t the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor, with insulation having
an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualied electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only three wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
8. Wiring Diagram
CAUTION
This machine must be grounded.
Replacement of the power supply cable should only be done by a qualied electrician.
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9. Parts Diagram
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1 0
1 1
1 2
1 3
1 4
1 5
1 6
1 7
1 9
2 0
1 8
2 1
2 2
2 3
2 4
2 5
2 6
2 7
2 5
2 3
2 8
2 6
2 7
2 9
3 0
3 1
2 9
3 2
3 3
3 4
3 5
3 6
3 7
3 8
3 9
4 0
4 1
4 2
4 3
4 4
4 5
4 6
4 7
4 8
4 9
5 0
5 15 2
5 3
5 4
5 5
5 6
5 9
6 0
6 1
6 2
6 3
6 4
6 5
5 7
5 8
6 6
6 7
6 8
6 9
7 0
5 5
5 6
5 2
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Handwheel
Bearing
Wave washer
Retaining ring
Spindle head
Spindle lock pin
Spring
Spindle lock tube
Spindle lock nut
Cap nut M6
Retaining ring
Bearing
Spindle
Faceplate
Spur center
Screw M6X16
Spindle pulley
Hex. Socket set screw
Spring washer 6
Flat washer 6
Rivet 3x7
Plastic window
Pan head screw M6X16
Spindle head cover
Locknut M6
Pan head screw M4X8
Hinge
Bed plate
Pan head screw
Lifting handle clamping
Lifting handle
Cover plate
Bed
Motor pulley
Hex. Socket set screw
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Locknut M8
Hex. Socket head screw
Spring washer 6
Belt tension handle
Locking arm
Motor
Pan head screw
Switch box
Pan head screw
Hex nut M4
Transducer
Plate
Locking lever
Collar
Locking arm
Tool rest
Retaining ring
Tool rest base
Clamp bolt cover
Position plate
Lock nut M10
Live center
Axle sleeve
Bolt
Retaining ring
Locking arm
Tail stock
Handwheel
Handwheel handle
Screw
Hex socket set screw
Set screw M5X10
Lock lever
Thread shaft
Spring
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Ref No. Description Ref No. Description
Parts List
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10. Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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5-Year Limited Warranty
RIKON Power Tools, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of
our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of five (5) years from the date the product was purchased at retail. This warranty may not be
transferred.
This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence,
accidents, repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear. Under no
circumstances will Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from
defective products. All other warranties, expressed or implied, whether of merchantability,
fitness for purpose, or otherwise are expressly disclaimed by Seller. This warranty does not cover
products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes.
This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades, drill bits, sanding discs or
belts and other related items.
Seller shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty proof of purchase documentation, which includes date of
purchase and an explanation of the complaint, must be provided.
enclosed warranty card and mail it to:
RIKON Warranty
16 Progress Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
The card must be entirely completed in order for it to be valid. If you have any questions
please contact us at 877-884-5167 or email us at [email protected].
11. Warranty
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For more information:
16 Progress Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380
www.rikontools.com
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