RIDGID WL1200LS1 - Manual (Page 24)

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Basic Lathe Operations
WARNING: For your own safety,
turn switch "OFF" and remove plug
from power source outlet before
making any adjustments.
Changing Speeds
The belt is shown positioned on the sec-
ond steps from the outside end of the pul-
leys. This causes the lathe to run 2250
R.P.M.
Suppose you wish to run the lathe slower
- say, 1350 R.P.M. You must shift the belt
inward.
1. Make sure the power cord is removed
from the outlet.
2. With the belt guard raised, rotate the
motor pulley Counterclockwise with
your left hand while pushing on the belt
with your right hand.
3. Continue to rotate the pulley while
pushing on the belt until it "climbs"
down into the third step of the motor
pulley.
4. Now rotate the spindle pulley Clock-
wise with your right hand while pushing
on the belt with your left hand. The belt
will climb up into the third step of the
spindle pulley.
To make the lathe go faster, the belt must
be shifted outward.
1. Rotate the spindle pulley Clockwise
with your right hand. Pull on the belt
while rotating the pulley until it climbs
down into the next smaller step.
2. Now rotate the motor pulley Counter-
clockwise with your left hand while
pulling on the belt with your right hand.
The belt will climb up into the next
larger step.
Rotate
Counterclockwise
Motor
Pulley
Push on
Belt
Spindle Pulley