Axminster AWSL Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Changing the Speed

Note. The lowest speed pulley combination is furthest from the faceplate, i.e. smallest

motor pulley diameter to largest spindle pulley diameter.

Disconnect the machine from the mains supply

Star screws

Cover plate

Shaped handle

Clamping bolt

Belt

Spindle

Locate the two cover plates at the end and at

the rear of the headstock. Loosen the ‘star

nuts’ that secure the cover plates, see figs

(A,B) lift, slide, turn…etc. them out of the way

to give you access to the belt. Using the 6mm

Allen key supplied, loosen the clamping bolt

behind the shaped handle of the motor plate,

see fig (C). (You may need to slightly loosen

the pivot bolt on the other side of the motor

plate as well). Lift the motor plate up to give

enough slack in the belt to enable it to be

moved to the new selection. When the belt is

located, turn the spindle to ensure the belt is

correctly seated. (Check that the belt is

vertical, the belt must not be run out of vertical

alignment, this can cause the belt to ‘jump’ the

pulley grooves, possibly the wrong way, and if

it does manage to run, it will scuff the sides of

the belt badly). When you are sure all is

correct, press down on the motor plate handle

to put tension on the belt. (Don’t go mad, the

belt does not need to be bar taut to operate

correctly). Tighten up the clamping bolt to hold

the motorplate in position. Replace/refit the

cover plates. Reconnect the machine to the

mains supply. Give the lathe a little ‘burst’ to

check it all runs smoothly. When you are

satisfied, remove any tools you may have been

using; stow carefully away. The lathe is now

ready to be used again.

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Axminster AWSL Instruction Manual Page 11