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Thanks, Mike. Wise words - I had read about a motor starter but wasn't sure if it was applicable in my case. Now I realise it is! I think I will get a qualified electrician or motor specialist to set this up as there seem to be too may variables for a novice like me to get wrong!

Edited By Alex Anstey on 13/08/2012 13:27:52

Many thanks everybody. What a fantastic forum - so many answers in a short space of time!

I think it best to leave the job to someone who is 100% certain of what they are doing. I have contacted Peato. As pointed out by Russell, Bob and John, it looks as if the original wiring may be wrong and seems a little odd that this has arrived without a cable or instruction as to how one should be fixed.

Hopefully Peter at Peatol can give me a definitive answer. Frustrating having the kit and not being able to get going.

Once again, many thanks!

Alex

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Hi,

I am completely new to all this and have just recieved a brand new Peatol lathe + motor. The motor does not have a lead attached and I was wondering if anyone could give some advice as to how to do this. Whether it's something I can do, or if I should seek an electrician. In my naivety, I thought it would be as simple as wiring a plug, but when I unscrewed the top cover I was presented with more terminals than my knowledge could cope with!

I have attached some photos of the motor. If anyone might be able to advice I would be hugely grateful as this is now the only thing preventing me from turning some metal!

Many thanks,

Alex

Hi,

I am completely new to all this and have just recieved a brand new Peatol lathe + motor. The motor does not have a lead attached and I was wondering if anyone could give some advice as to how to do this. Whether it's something I can do, or if I should seek an electrician. In my naivety, I thought it would be as simple as wiring a plug, but when I unscrewed the top cover I was presented with more terminals than my knowledge could cope with!

I have attached some photos of the motor. If anyone might be able to advice I would be hugely grateful as this is now the only thing preventing me from turning some metal!

Many thanks,

Alex