Nova COMET 14DR User Manual

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Changing the Speed
The motor speed can be controlled by turning the control knob.
1. Turn the speed control knob in the clockwise
direction to increase spindle speed.
2. Turn the speed control knob in anti-clockwise
direction to reduce the spindle speed.
NOVA COMET 14DR features 2 speed positions as shown below:
Speed Band
RPM Range
Type of Work
1
(Motor pulley small, Spindle pulley big)
250 ~ 1900
Large faceplate and spindle work
2
(Motor pulley big, Spindle pulley small)
1901 ~ 3850
Small turning and miniature turning
work
This speed range can be selected by changing the belt pulley position.
Changing Belt Positions
Ensure the lathe is powered off and disconnected
from the power source before commencing to
change the belt positions on the lathe to avoid
accidental motion during the belt changing
procedure.
Lift the Motor Place Handle upwards to unlock the
motor relieving tension on the belt
Unscrew the headstock guard lock knob to unlock
the headstock guard.
Increase Speed
Decrease Speed
Headstock Guard
Headstock
Guard
Lock Knob
Motor
Motor Plate
Handle
Motor Lock Knob

Nova COMET 14DR Specifications

General

Brand	Nova
Model	COMET 14DR
Category	Lathe
Language	English