Harbor Freight Tools 10 in. x 18 in. 5 Speed 1/2 HP Benchtop Wood Lathe Product manual
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1. SET UP 9 DEFINITION OF TERMS 10 ADJUSTMENTS 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 17 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 PARTS 20 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 21 WARRANTY INFORMATION nennen nnn 22 SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 SAVE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn ings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning pro cedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual or month and year of purchase if product has no num ber Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual on the labeling and all other information provided with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury2. ONLY TAPERED HEAD 1 NON TAPERED SCREWS WOOD SCREWS ms 21 Thread the Faceplate 13 onto the Headstock Spindle 14 and tighten securely See Figure V FIGURE T NOTE Faceplate turning is typically done with open faced workpieces like FACEPLATE FACEPLATE TURNING PROCEDURE bowls If screws cannot be placed in the workpiece then a backing block can be glued to the workpiece and attached to the Faceplate 13 with screws See Figure U To mount the workpiece to a backing e EDS block make the backing block from des Se a piece of scrap wood that is flat on mM a both sides See Figure U FIGURE V Mark the center of the backing block See Figure U 22 After turning the workpiece can be sanded and finished before remov Drill a 14 diameter hole through the ing it from the Lathe IMPORTANT center of the backing block Whenever sanding or finishing re See Figure U move the Tool Rest 35 to increase safety and gain adequate working Glue the center of the backing block to the center of the workpiece Clamp the backing block to the workpiece and wait for the glue to dry according 7 7 7 7 5 5 000000 to the glue manufacturer s recom MAINTENANCE AND mendation See Figure U SERVICING Procedures not specifically A explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 4
3. Handwheel 4 to push the Cup Center 11 into the workpiece at least 1 4 See Figure R 10 Position the Tool Rest 35 approxi mately 1 4 away from the workpiece and approximately 1 8 above the center line See Figure R 11 Make sure to test the set up by hand turning the workpiece to ensure there is enough clearance all the way around before starting SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Do not press the AWARNING workpiece too firmly with the Tailstock 5 or the bearings will bind and overheat Also do not leave the workpiece too loose or the workpiece will spin off the Lathe See Figure R FIGURE R BALANCE HEADSTOCK WHEEL SPUR 22 CENTER CUP TAILSTOCK CENTER HANDWHEEL TOOL 11 5 12 REST 35 WORKPIECE BELT TENSION LEVER 31 12 To set up a faceplate turning op eration remove the Headstock Spur Center 12 from the Faceplate 13 See Figure S HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER 12 FIGURE S FACEPLATE 13 13 Find the center of the workpiece in the same way as when spindle turn ing 14 Cut off the corners of the workpiece Page 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 Center the Faceplate 13 on the workpiece and attach it through the E BE uuu gt FIGUREU Faceplate mounting holes with non tapered head wood screws See Figure T ee BACKING Nen USE DO NOT USE stock
4. Out 0 0025 Tail Stock Quill Taper Faceplate Size Drive Method Tail Stock 2 2 Tool Rest Length T 3 Electrical Requirements Belt amp Pulley Belt Type 3 Groove 0 275 x 21 Circumference Safety Goggles Qty 1 3mm 6mm 8mm Hex Wrench 1 ea Faceplate amp Spindle Nut 1 ea Live Center amp Spur Center 1 ea Tool Rest Qty 1 Accessories REV 09e Page 8 U NPACKING TO PREVENT _____ UNPACKING AWARNING SERIOUS INJURY When unpacking check to make sure FROM ACCIDENTAL that the item is intact and undamaged If OPERATION any parts are missing or broken please Turn the Power Switch 46 of call Harbor Freight Tools at the number the Lathe to its OFF shown on the cover of this manual as soon position and unplug the tool as possible from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments PRODUCT FEATURES Note For additional information regarding WHEEL FIGURE A TAILSTOCK the parts listed in the following pages 22 14 5 refer to the Assembly Diagram near BACK LOCK HEADSTOCK the end of this manual LID SPUR LEVER 20 CENTER 6 12 REST 35 1 The Lathe comes fully assembled with the exception of the Tool Rest 35 To install the Tool Rest loosen the Lock Lever 41 Insert the Tool Rest into the Tool Rest Base 36 Then retighten the Lock Lever to se
5. cure the Tool Rest in place See Figure B BED SWITCH BED 1 46 SLIDE LID 63 TOOL REST BASE TOOL REST 36 35 FIGURE B LOCK LEVER 41 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT A SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product WORK AREA SET UP 1 Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 SKU 65345 The Lathe will need to be located on a surface capable of bearing the combined weight of the Lathe and intended workpieces The surface must be able to withstand the vibra tion generated by the Lathe during operation The Lathe must be completely level left to right and front to back or the Lathe will not rotate properly and may become damaged The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment Remove the coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus based degreaser Avoid chlo rine based solvents since they will damage the paint Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage DEFINITION OF TERMS Bed Main supporting casting run ning the length of the lathe Betw
6. or death DANGER indicates DANGER a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury SKU 65345 NOTICE not related to personal injury 1 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 CAUTION NOTICE is used to address practices CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool Work area safety a Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite acci dents b Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes c Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical safety a Power
7. 44 3353 Page 1 AWARNING SKU 65345 TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Turn the Power Switch 46 of the Lathe to its OFF position and unplug the machine from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM MACHINE FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the Lathe Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wir ing and any other condition that may affect its safe operation AFTER USE clean external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth DAILY lubricate all external moving parts with ISO 68 or SAE 20W oll Lubricate the Tailstock oiling point every five uses or once per week if used frequently NWARNING If the Power Cord 45 of this Lathe is damaged it must be replaced only by a quali fied service technician For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUALAS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT H
8. CENTRAL MACHINERY 10 X 18 MINI WOOD LATHE 11717165345 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 cues p m 7 EXTENSION CORDS ciicusimeti gees Tini ri are Ea eeir EN LSU MM 7 SIMBOLOUGY 8 SPECIFICATION 8 UNFACKING 9 PRODUCT nnmnnn nnmnnn 9 ASSEMBLY INSEE UC EURO 9 WORK
9. E OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Solution Quality of cut is poor Excessive vibration when turning thin workpieces Excessive vibration when turning larger workpieces or bowls Lathe will not turn on Lathe will not turn off Cutting tool is above workpiece center line Lathe speed too slow Cutting tool is dull Cutting too aggressively Cutting tool is positioned below workpiece center line Cutting too aggressively Headstock and or tailstock improperly located at ends of workpiece Workpiece is unbalanced Speed control lever not in its lowest speed setting Electrical outlet not working or is of wrong voltage Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Damaged or faulty power switch and or internal wiring 1 Lower cutting tool to center line of workpiece 2 Increase lathe speed 8 4 1 Sharpen or replace cutting tool Use a lighter touch Raise cutting tool to center line of workp
10. F position and the Lathe un plugged from its electrical outlet make all necessary adjustments to the machine as previously discussed To set up a spindle turning opera tion mark both ends of the work piece by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner The intersection point of these two lines will indicate the center of the workpiece See Figure O Use a wood mallet and punch to tap the point of the center of the work piece so that it leaves a center mark See Figure Use a 1 8 drill bit to drill a 3 16 deep hole at the center mark on the work piece See Figure O PENCIL LINES MARKED DIAGONALLY ACROSS CORNERS FIGURE O Cut the corners off the workpiece if it is over 2 x 2 to make turning safer and easier See Figure P FIGURE P Page 15 6 Use a wood mallet to drive the Head stock Spur Center 12 into the center of the workpiece at least 1 4 deep See Figure Q FIGURE Q HEADSTOCK j 1 WOHKRIEGE h iF 1 i ts E i 1 i M Lu i 7 With the workpiece still attached in sert the Headstock Spur Center 12 into the Headstock Spindle 14 See Figure R 8 With the Cup Center 11 installed in the Tailstock 5 slide the Tailstock toward the workpiece until the Cup Center touches the workpiece center point The lock the Tailstock in posi tion See Figure R 9 Use the Tailstock
11. a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire in side the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in the preceding illustration See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet EXTENSION CORDS Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using exten sion cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and pos sible tool damage See Table A The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For ex ample a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord See Table A When usin
12. al applications must follow OSHA guidelines Do not use the Lathe if it is off bal ance or the workpiece is not properly centered Only feed workpiece into a cutting tool against the direction of rotation The workpiece must always be rotat ing toward you Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leav ing This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close prox imity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemak er failure In addition people with pacemakers should Avoid operating alone Do not use with power switch locked on Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock e Any power cord must be properly grounded Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter GFCI should also be imple mented it prevents sustained elec trical shock Some dust created by power sand ing sawing grinding drilling and 24 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and ce ment or other masonry products Arsenic
13. and chromium from chemi cally treated lumber Your risk from these exposures var ies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq The warnings precautions and in structions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible con ditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 GROUNDING TO PREVENT AWARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool Never remove the grounding prong from the plug Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged If damaged have it repaired by a service facility before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs This product uses a 3 prong plug Ee 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 1 Tools marked with Grounding Re quired have
14. e plate 13 counterclockwise until the Headstock Spur Center 12 is forced out of the Headstock Spindle 14 See Figure L next page Page 13 3 NOTE Lathe is used with the The Lock Lever Faceplate 13 removed a knockout AWARNING 6 must always be tool not included is required for locked down while the Lathe is in use The removing the Headstock Spur Center workpiece can be thrown from the Lathe 12 See Figure L if this step is not followed The Tail Axis 8 should not protrude from the Tailstock peerless 5 more than 2 or the Tail Axis will not be SAGE 14 supported enough Failure to follow these HEADSTOCK M SPURCENTER Warnings may result in personal injury A FIGURE ci T See Figure M LOCK LEVER TAILSTOCK 6 HAND WHEEL 4 TAIL CUP FACEPLATE 13 RELEASE TAILSTOCK LEVER 5 To Install And Remove The Cup Center 1 To install loosen the Lock Lever 6 approximately half a turn counter clockwise See Figure 2 Rotate the Tailstock Handwheel 4 To Install And Remove The Faceplate clockwise until the Tail Axis 8 pro trudes out of the Tailstock 5 about 1 To install thread the Faceplate 13 3 4 See Figure M onto the Headstock Spindle 14 until it is secure against the shoulder on the 3 Insert the Cup Center 11 and push Headstock Spindle firmly Then retighten the Lock Lever See Figure N next page 6 See Fig
15. een Centers A dimension representing the maximum length of a workpiece that can be turned between centers Also a method of holding a workpiece by mounting it between the centers of the Head stock and the Tailstock spindles Center A precision ground ta pered cylinder with a pointed tip and a Morse Taper shaft Used in the tailstock to support the end of long workpieces May also be used in the For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Headstock spindle to support work between centers at both ends Centerline An imaginary line ex tending from the center of the Spindle through the center of the Tailstock ram representing the central axis of the lathe around which the work rotates Chuck Aclamping device for hold ing work in the lathe or for holding drills in the Tailstock Tool Rest Base Movable platform where the Tool Rest is mounted it can be set at an angle to the work piece also known as compound slide and compound rest Faceplate A metal plate with a flat face mounted spindle to hold irregu larly shaped work Facing Alathe operation in which wood is removed from the end of a workpiece to create a smooth sur face Headstock The main casting mounted on the left end of the Bed where the Spindle is mounted Hous es the Spindle Gears Morse Taper MT A taper of spe cific dimensions used to mate match ing male and female parts together tightly The Tailstock has a MT 2 Morse Tap
16. er Spindle Main rotating shaft on which the Chuck is mounted It passes through the Headstock Spindle Through hole A dimen sion indicating the minimum diameter of the hole that passes through the Spindle A workpiece with a diameter REV 09e Page 10 smaller than this can pass through the Spindle to work on longer pieces Swing A dimension representing the largest diameter workpiece that a lathe can rotate The 10 x 18 Lathe means the maximum size workpiece that can rotate without hitting the Bed is 10 in diameter Tailstock Assembly that slides along the ways and can be locked in Milo BELT 4 place Used to hold long workpieces TENSION FIGURE C in place or to mount a drill chuck E dd Tailstock Handwheel Moves the 2 Loosen the Motor Mount Screw 27 Tailstock in and out See Figure D Tool Rest A device mounted on the compound that holds the cutting tool Turning A lathe operation that re moves wood from the outside diam eter of the workpiece Ways Surface along the top of the Bed on which the Tailstock rides The ways are aligned with the centerline of the lathe ADJUSTMENTS To Adjust The Spindle Speed RPM 3 Open the Back Lid 20 and Side Lid 63 To prevent serious injury make sure the See Figures E and F next page Lathe s Power Switch 46 is in its OFF position and the machine is unplugged AWARNING omits electrical outlet 1 Loosen the Belt Ten
17. erator Sanding Use the fastest speed possible with out burning the wood Polishing and Finishing Typically polishing and finishing can be done at faster speeds than turning To Adjust The Tailstock 1 SKU 65345 Loosen the Release Lever 7 and move the Tailstock 5 to the desired position Then retighten the Release Lever NOTE If the Release Lever will not release or lock the Tailstock either too tight or too loose tighten or loosen the Hex Nut 44 located on the underside of the Tailstock in small To Adjust The Tool Rest 1 Loosen the Lock Handle 40 and slide the Tool Rest Base 36 along the Bed 1 to the desired position Then retighten the Lock Handle See Figure K Loosen the Lock Lever 41 and adjust the Tool Rest 35 vertically or swivel itas needed Then retighten the Lock Lever See Figure K FIGURE K increments as needed to achieve the To Install And Remove The Spur Center proper clamping pressure See Figure J and Assy Diagram TAILSTOCK 5 1 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 To install insert the tapered end of the Headstock Spur Center 12 into the Headstock Spindle 14 Make sure the Headstock Spur Center is se curely installed by giving it a quick pull A properly installed Headstock Spur Center will not pull out by hand See Figure L next page To remove hold the Balance Wheel 22 securely while turning the Fac
18. g more than one exten sion cord to make up the total length make sure each cord contains at SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 least the minimum wire size required See Table A 4 f you are using one extension cord for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A 5 If you are using an extension cord outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 6 Make sure the extension cord is prop erly wired and in good electrical con dition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it 7 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 110 VOLT EXTENSION CORD LENGTH N 3161 200 12 10 _ Based on limiting the line TABLE A voltage drop to five volts at 150 of the rated amperes NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SYMBOLOGY SPECIFICATIONS 110 V 60 Hz Power Cord 18 AWG X 3C Power Plug 3 Prong Grounded 7 5A Maximum Stock me Length Diameter 18 Long 10 Diameter Lathe Type Wood Cutting Motor Speed 1700 RPM Spindle Speeds RPM 750 1100 1600 2200 3200 Spindle Run
19. ical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 65345 LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this prod uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We 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 product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESS LY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com plaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will ei ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you w
20. iece Use a lighter touch Check for proper workpiece centers Cut off stock until workpiece is balanced Make sure speed control lever is turned to its lowest speed setting Make sure lathe is plugged into a working 120 volt grounded electrical outlet Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Unplug the lathe from its electrical outlet immediately Do not operate lathe until it is repaired by a qualified service technician Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Lathe SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 19 PARTS LIST ty 3 732 mor _ Car Boa SCS Pe _ HexNut Lock Handle Too Rest Base __ Cup Center 40 Headstock Spur Center loklever 1 2 _1_ EE ER 1 39 EN _1_ Faceplate 1 Headstock Spindle 1 43 LockPlate _ _2_ _1_ ES EE EM 4 1 ce ES _4_ _1_ Lock Handle Tool Rest Base 13 17 27 Hex Socket Head Screw Motor Pulley 44 HexNu 45 PowerCord 48 Washer f8 49 _50 5 Semicircle Head Screw 85 Back Lid Knob Screw Back Lid Knob Nu Tool Rest Bushing P SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 20 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Page 21 For techn
21. ignment or binding of moving Page 4 parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If dam aged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools h Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control g Use the power tool and its acces sories in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 Service Q Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Lathe Safety Warnings 1 Maintain labels and nameplates on the Lathe These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 2 Donotrun the Lathe without its cov ers and guards in place 3 Tighten all locks before operating 4 Do not mount a split workpiece 5 Use the lowest speed when starting new workpiece SKU 65345 10 11 12 13 14 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Always stop the Lathe at its slow est speed If the Lathe is run so fast that it vibrates there is a ri
22. ith a replacement We will return re paired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 22
23. sion Screw 33 Then move the Belt Tension Lever 31 to release tension from the Drive Belt 26 See Figure C REV 09e SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 FIGURE G t J r 1 i PEE a ir UL UTR uc E mr CEDE S t i r MU i k d Gun i ew Ue c j bas uo For ape 25 E RE M eee S s Je BACK LID 20 2200 1600 1100 750 o Move the Belt Tension Lever 31 down adjusting tension so that 1 2 of Drive Belt 26 deflection is measured as shown in the following illustration Then retighten the Belt Tension Screw 33 See Figure H FIGURE DRIVE PULLEY 25 1 2 DEFLECTION 4 Locate the desired speed the Speed Chart on the rear of the Lathe Bed and move the Drive Belt 26 to the proper grooves on the Drive Pul ley 25 and Motor Pulley 29 See Figure G 6 Retighten the Motor Mount Screw 27 See Figure D SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 12 T Replace the Back Lid 20 and Side Lid 63 See Figures E and F FIGURE I Recommended Turning Speeds Work Diameter Speeds RPM Li 2200 3200 Note The above speeds can vary with different types of wood and the skill of the op
24. sk that the workpiece will be thrown or the cut ting tool jerked from your hands Always rotate the workpiece by hand before turning on the Lathe Ifthe workpiece strikes the tool rest it could split and be thrown out of the Lathe Do not allow cutting tools to bite into the workpiece The wood could be split or thrown from the Lathe Always position the tool rest above the centerline of the Lathe when shaping a piece of stock Before attaching a workpiece to the faceplate always rough it out to make it as round as possible This minimizes the vibrations while the piece is being turned Always fasten the workpiece securely to the face plate Failure to do so could result in the workpiece being thrown away from the Lathe Remove all loose knots in the work piece before mounting between the centers or on the faceplate Position your hands so they will not slip onto the workpiece when the Lathe is running Use a brush or compressed air to remove wood shavings never your hands The wood shavings will be sharp The cutting tool must always be tight within the tool post or chuck and adjusted to limit projection from the post This will reduce the possibility of the tool breaking or bending Page 5 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 SKU 65345 Avoid unintentional starting Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool Do not reach across the Lathe while it is running Industri
25. te conditions will reduce personal injuries For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 c Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left at tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury d Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations e Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts oose clothes Jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Power tool use and care a Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your ap plication The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed b Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be con trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired c Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accesso ries or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool ac cidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to oper ate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misal
26. tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools Page 3 SKU 65345 Unmodified plugs and matching out lets will reduce risk of electric shock b Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators here is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power too will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to unplug the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords in crease the risk of electric shock If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protected supply Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are do ing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury b Use safety equipment Always wear ANSI approved eye protec tion Safety equipment such as NIOSH approved dust mask respira tor full face shield heavy duty work gloves non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropria
27. ure 2 To remove hold the Balance Wheel 4 To remove loosen the Lock Lever 22 securely while turning the Face 6 approximately half a turn counter plate 13 counterclockwise until it is clockwise See Figure M removed If the Headstock Spur Cen ter 12 is installed it will be removed during this process See Figure N next page 5 Rotate the Tailstock Handwheel 4 counterclockwise until the Tail Axis 8 bottoms out causing the Cup Center 11 to be forced out of the Tail Axis See Figure M SKU 65345 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 14 WHEEL FIGURE N HEADSTOCK SPINDLE 14 HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER 12 13 The Power Switch Safety Switch 1 SKU 65345 The Lathe features a yellow Safety Switch on the Power Switch 46 to prevent unauthorized use To turn the Lathe on plug the Power Cord 45 into the nearest 120 volt ground ed electrical outlet Insert the Safety Switch into the Power Switch 46 Move the Power Switch to the ON position To turn the Lathe off move the Power Switch to the OFF position To lock the Power Switch in the OFF position remove the Safety Switch and store it in a safe location See Figure FIGURE O POWER SWITCH 46 9 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 With the Power Switch 46 in its OF
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