14” X 43” WOOD LATHE
WITH STAND
Model 98676
SET up AND OpErATINg INSTrucTIONS
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NOTIcE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
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.
cAuTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
general power Tool Safety
Warnings
IMpOrTANT SAFETY
INFOrMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
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
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
instructions for future reference.
The term ″power tool″ in the
warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool.
1. Work area safety
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
a.Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
DANgEr indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
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.
WArNINg
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
c.Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
cAuTION, used
with the safety
2. Electrical safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
a.power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded power tools.
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Unmodified plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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.
b.Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
d.Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
c.Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
e.Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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.
f. If devices are provided for the con-
nection of dust extraction and col-
lection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use
of these devices can reduce dust-re-
lated hazards.
e.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.
4. 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.
3. 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.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.
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
appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
d.Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
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tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
3. Tighten all locks before operating.
4. Do not mount a split workpiece.
5. Use the lowest speed when starting a
new workpiece.
e.Maintain power tools. check for
misalignment or binding of moving
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.
6. Always stop the Lathe at its slow-
est speed. If the Lathe is run so fast
that it vibrates, there is a risk that the
workpiece will be thrown or the cut-
ting tool jerked from your hands.
7. Always rotate the workpiece by hand
before turning on the Lathe. If the
workpiece strikes the tool rest, it
could split and be thrown out of the
Lathe.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
8. Do not allow cutting tools to bite into
the workpiece. The wood could be
split or thrown from the Lathe.
g.use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
9. Always position the tool rest above
the centerline of the Lathe when
shaping a piece of stock.
10. 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.
6. Service
a.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.
11. Remove all loose knots in the work-
piece before mounting between the
centers or on the faceplate.
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.
12. Position your hands so they will not
slip onto the workpiece when the
Lathe is running.
13. Use a brush or compressed air to
remove wood shavings; never your
hands. The wood shavings will be
sharp.
2. Do not run the Lathe without its cov-
ers and guards in place.
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14. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
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
15. Do not reach across the Lathe while it
is running.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber
16. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA guidelines.
17. Do not use the Lathe if it is off-bal-
ance, or the workpiece is not properly
centered.
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 & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
18. Only feed workpiece into a cutting
tool against the direction of rotation.
The workpiece must always be rotat-
ing toward you.
19. 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.
23. 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.
20. This product is not a toy. Keep it out
of reach of children.
21. 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:
SAVE THESE
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
INSTrucTIONS.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-
mented – it prevents sustained elec-
trical shock.
22. Some dust created by power sand-
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
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of electric shock. (See 3-prong plug
and Outlet.)
grOuNDINg
TO prEVENT
ELEcTrIc SHOcK
AND DEATH FrOM
INcOrrEcT grOuNDINg
WIrE cONNEcTION:
2. 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.)
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.
3. 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: Tools with Three
prong plugs
1. Grounded tools require a three wire
extension cord. Double Insulated
tools can use either a two or three
wire extension cord.
This product
uses a
2. 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.
3-prong plug.
3-prong plug and Outlet
(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.)
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Re-
quired” have 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
3. When using more than one exten-
sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
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least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table A.)
SYMBOLOgY
Double Insulated
4. If 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.)
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Volts Alternating Current
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.
V~
A
Amperes
No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)
n xxxx/min.
0
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.
SpEcIFIcATIONS
120 V~ / 60 Hz
7. Protect the extension cords from
sharp objects, excessive heat, and
damp or wet areas.
Electrical
Requirements
Power Cord: 18 AWG X 3C
9.6 No Load Amps
Lathe Type
Motor
Wood Cutting
1.0 HP
rEcOMMENDED MINIMuM WIrE
Motor Speed
1720 RPM
gAugE FOr EXTENSION cOrDS*
Spindle Speeds
(RPM)
670, 840, 1040, 1230, 1480, 1650, 1770,
2100, 2420, 2900
(120/240 VOLT)
Spindle Taper
MT-2
EXTENSION cOrD
NAMEpLATE
LENgTH
Spindle Thread
1” Diameter x 8 TPI x 7/8” Long
AMpErES
(at full load)
Headstock
Adjustments
Rotates at 0°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 180°
Tail Stock
Quill Travel
2-7/16”
MT-2
0 – 2.0
2.1 – 3.4
18
18
18
18
18
14
12
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
18
18
16
14
12
10
-
18
16
14
12
10
-
16
14
12
12
-
Tail Stock
Quill Taper
3.5 – 5.0
Tool Rest Travel
Swing Over Bed
Drive Method
Belt Type
1-7/16”
5.1 – 7.0
14-5/8”
7.1 – 12.0
12.1 – 16.0
16.1 – 20.0
Belt & Pulley
0-625 V-Belt
-
-
-
3mm, 4mm, 6mm Hex Wrenches (1 ea.)
Dead Center (Qty. 1)
Faceplate (Qty. 1)
* Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
Accessories
Net Weight
TABLE A
Flat Wrenches (Qty. 2)
282.2 Pounds
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2. Place the Bed (38) assembly on the
two Stand Legs (74, 78). Align the
mounting holes in the Bed assembly
with the mounting holes at the tops
of the two Stand Legs. Secure the
Bed assembly to the two Stand Legs
using eight Screws (69), eight Spring
Washers (75), and eight Nuts (33).
Then set the Headstock (1) upon the
Bed assembly. (See Figure A.)
uNpAcKINg
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
ASSEMBLY INSTrucTIONS
HEADSTOcK
(1)
read the ENTIrE IMpOrTANT
SAFETY INFOrMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
BED
(38)
STAND LEgS
(74, 78)
ScrEWS (69)
SprINg WASHErS (75)
NuTS (33)
TO prEVENT
SErIOuS INJurY
FrOM AccIDENTAL
FIgurE A
OpErATION:
Turn the power Switch (71) of
the Lathe to its “OFF”
position and unplug the tool
from its electrical outlet
before assembling or making
any adjustments.
3. To attach the Faceplate (2), use the
Push Out Rod (22) and Wrench (47)
to firmly thread the Faceplate onto
the Spindle (4). To attach a work-
piece to the Faceplate, use the four
Flat Head Brass Wood Screws (83).
(See Figures B below, and c next
page.)
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
WrENcH
(47)
puSH OuT rOD
(22)
HEADSTOcK
Spur
(3)
1. NOTE: This product is very heavy
(282.2 lb.). The following assembly
procedures will require at least two
additional personnel and a proper lift-
ing device.
FIgurE B
FAcEpLATE
(2)
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TAILSTOcK
HOLE
FIgurE c
HEADSTOcK HOLE
FAcEpLATE
(2)
WOODSTOcK
(NOT INcLuDED)
puSH OuT rOD
(22)
TAILSTOcK
Spur
FLAT HEAD
(61)
BrASS
WOOD
ScrEWS
(83)
FIgurE E
FIgurE F
4. To install the Headstock Spur (3)
and Tailstock Spur (61), remove the
Faceplate (2) from the Headstock
Spindle (4) using the Push Out Rod
(22) and Wrench (47). Insert the
Headstock Spur into the Spindle hole.
then insert the Tailstock Spur into the
Tailstock hole. To remove either the
Headstock Spur or Tailstock Spur
insert the Push Out Rod into the hole
at the opposite end of the Headstock
or Tailstock. (See Figures D and E.)
DIgITAL rEADOuT
(79)
ScrEWS
(80)
6. The Lathe is now assembled.
(See Figure g.)
WrENcH
(47)
puSH OuT rOD
(22)
HEADSTOcK
Spur
(3)
FIgurE g
FIgurE D
FAcEpLATE
(2)
5. To install the Digital Readout (79),
use the two Screws (80).
(See Figure F.)
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holding a workpiece by mounting it
between the centers of the headstock
and the tailstock spindles.
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.
carriage: The assembly that moves
the tool rest along the ways.
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
headstock spindle to support work
between centers at both ends.
2. The Lathe will need to be located on
a surface capable of bearing the com-
bined weight of the Lathe and intend-
ed workpieces. The surface must be
able to withstand the vibration gener-
ated by the Lathe during operation.
3. The Lathe must be completely level,
left-to-right and front-to-back, or the
Lathe will not rotate properly and may
become damaged.
center Drill: A short drill used to
form pilot holes and countersunk
holes.
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.
4. 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.
compound: Movable platform where
the tool post is mounted; it can be set
at an angle to the workpiece (also
known as compound slide and com-
pound rest).
5. 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.
compound Handwheel: The wheel
used to move the compound slide in
and out.
DEFINITION OF TErMS
cross Slide Handwheel: The wheel
used to move the cross slide in and
out (also called cross feed).
Apron: The front part of the carriage
assembly where the carriage hand-
wheel is mounted.
Faceplate: A metal plate with a flat
face-mounted spindle to hold irregu-
larly shaped work.
Bed: Main supporting casting run-
ning the length of the lathe
Between centers: A dimension
representing the maximum length
of a workpiece that can be turned
between centers. Also a method of
Facing: A lathe operation in which
wood is removed from the end of a
workpiece to create a smooth surface.
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gib: An adjustable length of steel or
brass with a diamond shaped cross-
section that engages one side of the
dovetail slide. Used to adjust the
dovetail for optimum tightness and to
compensate for wear.
Tailstock Handwheel: Moves the
tailstock in and out. Has a tapered
internal bore to accept a #2 Morse
Taper shank.
Tool post: A device mounted on the
compound that holds the cutting tool.
Headstock: The main casting
mounted on the left end of the bed
where the spindle is mounted. Hous-
es the spindle gears.
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 saddle rides. The
ways are aligned with the centerline
of the lathe.
Morse Taper (MT): A taper of spe-
cific dimensions used to mate match-
ing male and female parts together
tightly. The spindle has a #2 Morse
Taper (MT-2) and the tailstock has a
#2 Morse Taper (MT-2).
Saddle: An “H” shaped casting that
rides along the ways. A main compo-
nent of the carriage.
ADJuSTMENTS
1. The Headstock (1) has five preset
positions:
Spindle: Main rotating shaft on
which the chuck is mounted. It pass-
es through the headstock.
• 0° setting for all spindle turning ap-
plications.
• 60°, 90°, and 120° for use when
Spindle Through-hole: A dimen-
sion indicating the minimum diameter
of the hole that passes through the
spindle. A workpiece with a diameter
smaller than this can pass through
the spindle to work on longer pieces.
making Faceplate turnings.
• 180° for use when making Face-
plate turnings when using the Ex-
tension Bed and Toolrest.
2. To set the Headstock (1) at the de-
sired position, turn the Angular Set-
ting Assembly (45) until you have
completed at least one rotation.
Swing: A dimension representing
the largest diameter workpiece that a
lathe can rotate. The 14” x 43” Lathe
has a 14-5/8” swing, meaning that the
maximum size workpiece that can ro-
tate without hitting the bed is 14-5/8”
in diameter.
3. Pull out the Eccentric Rod (25). Ro-
tate the entire Headstock (1) clock-
wise to the desired position. The
Headstock will be locked in position
when it “clicks” into one of the five
preset settings. Then retighten the
Angular Setting Assembly (45).
(See Figure H.)
Tailstock: Assembly that slides
along the ways and can be locked in
place. Used to hold long workpieces
in place or to mount a drill chuck.
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FIgurE I
FIgurE H
EccENTrIc
rOD
(25)
ANguLAr
SETTINg
ASSY.
(45)
pOWEr SWITcH (71)
3. The Motor (13) of the Lathe must
be running before you can use the
Speed Control Lever (48-4).
OpErATINg INSTrucTIONS
4. The Speed Control Lever (48-4) can
be turned to one of the ten fixed
1. The Lathe features a yellow Safety
Switch on the Power Switch (71) to
prevent unauthorized use. To turn
the Lathe on, plug the Power Cord
(76) into the nearest 120 volt, ground-
ed, electrical outlet.
speeds (670, 840, 1040, 1230, 1480,
1650, 1770, 2100, 2420, 2900 RPM).
5. To set the speed, pull back on the
Speed Control Lever (48-4) and ro-
tate the Lever to the next fixed speed.
Use the Speed Label (49) to choose
the desired Lathe speed.
2. Insert the Safety Switch into the
Power Switch. 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 I.)
6. Turn the Speed Control Lever (48-4)
clockwise to increase the speed, and
turn the Lever counterclockwise to
decrease the speed.
7. You must move the Speed Control
Lever (48-4) to the lowest speed set-
ting before turning the Power Switch
(71) off. Otherwise, damage to the
Lathe may occur.
(See Figures J and K.)
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TAILSTOcK SpINDLE (62)
SpEED cONTrOL
LEVEr
HANDLE ASSY.
(64)
(48-4)
HANDLE
WHEEL
(67)
TAILSTOcK LOcK HANDLE
(59)
FIgurE J
FIgurE K
SpEED LABEL
(49)
FIgurE L
11. The Tool Rest (60) can be used with
or without the Extension Tool Rest
(58). (See Figure M, next page.)
12. To move the Tool Rest Body (56),
loosen the Handle Assembly (57),
and move the Body to the left or right
and back or forth. Then retighten the
Handle Assembly when the Tool Rest
Body is in the desired position.
8. Loosen the Tailstock Lock Handle
(59) to move the Tailstock (65). Push
the Tailstock to the desired position
on the Bed (38). Then retighten the
Tailstock Lock Handle to lock the Tail-
stock in position. (See Figure L.)
(See Figure M, next page.)
13. When using the Extension Tool Rest
(58), make the necessary adjust-
ments using the two Handle Assem-
blies (57) to position the Tool Rest
(60). (See Figure M, next page.)
9. The Tailstock Spindle (62) can extend
up to 2-7/16” from the Tailstock (65)
housing. You can move the Tailstock
Spindle (62) by loosening the Handle
Assembly (64) and then turning the
Handle Wheel (67). Make sure to
retighten the Handle Assembly prior
to turning on the Lathe.
14. Tighten the Handle Assemblies (57)
and make sure there is adequate
clearance between the workpiece and
the Tool Rest assembly before turning
on the Lathe.
(See Figure M, next page.)
(See Figure L.)
10. The Tailstock Spindle (62) is hollow
and can be accessed from the Han-
dle Wheel (67) end. Use the Push
Out Rod (22) to remove the center
cup or to drill holes through the center
of a workpiece. (See Figure L.)
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TO prEVENT
TOOL rEST (60)
SErIOuS INJurY
EXTENSION TOOL rEST
(58)
FrOM AccIDENTAL
OpErATION:
Turn the power Switch (71) of
the Lathe to its “OFF” position
and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
HANDLE ASSY.
(57)
HANDLE ASSY.
(57)
TOOL
rEST
BODY
(56)
FIgurE M
HANDLE ASSY.
(57)
TO prEVENT SErIOuS
INJurY FrOM TOOL FAILurE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
15. The Tool Rest (60) can also be repo-
sitioned to the Extension Tool Rest
(58) for use on outboard turnings.
(See Figure N.)
16. IMPORTANT: Make sure the Tool
Rest (60) is adjusted as close to the
workpiece as possible. Rotate the
workpiece by hand to check clear-
ance before turning on the Lathe.
TOOL rEST (60)
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the gen-
eral condition of the Lathe. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding
of moving parts, cracked or broken
parts, damaged electrical wiring, and
any other condition that may affect its
safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
EXTENSION
TOOL rEST
(58)
3. DAILY, lubricate all external moving
parts with ISO 68 or SAE 20W oil.
FIgurE N
4. Lubricate the Tailstock oiling point ev-
ery five uses, or once per week if used
frequently.
MAINTENANcE AND
SErVIcINg
5.
WArNINg! If the power cord (76)
of this Lathe is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualified service
technician.
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
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TrOuBLESHOOTINg
problem
possible cause
possible Solution
Quality of cut is poor.
1. Cutting tool is above workpiece
center line.
1. Lower cutting tool to center line
of workpiece.
2. Lathe speed too slow.
3. Cutting tool is dull.
2. Increase lathe speed.
3. Sharpen or replace cutting tool.
4. Use a lighter touch.
4. Cutting too aggressively.
1. Cutting too aggressively.
Excessive vibration when turning
thin workpieces.
1. Use a lighter touch.
Excessive vibration when turning
larger workpieces or bowls.
1. Headstock and/or tailstock
improperly located at ends of
workpiece.
1. Check for proper workpiece
centers.
2. Workpiece is unbalanced.
2. Cut off stock until workpiece is
balanced.
Lathe will not turn on.
1. Speed control lever not in its
lowest speed setting.
1. Make sure speed control lever
is turned to its lowest speed
setting.
2. Electrical outlet not working or is 2. Make sure lathe is plugged into
of wrong voltage.
a working, 120 volt, grounded,
electrical outlet.
3. Blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
3. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Lathe will not turn off.
1. Damaged or faulty power switch 1. Unplug the lathe from its
and/or internal wiring.
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.
pLEASE rEAD THE FOLLOWINg cArEFuLLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS 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 HE 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.
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pArTS LIST
NO.
1
DEScrIpTION
HEADSTOCK
Q’TY
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
1
1
3
1
2
NO.
47
DEScrIpTION
Q’TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
8
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
WRENCH
GEAR ASSEMBLY
2
FACEPLATE
HEADSTOCK SPUR
SPINDLE
48
3
48-1 SPRING BASE
48-2 KNOB
4
5
KEY
48-3 BOLT
6
BEARING
48-4 SPEED CONTROL LEVER
48-5 SPRING--A
48-6 SCREW
7
"C"RING
8
SPRING
9
BRACKET-SHIFTING LEVER
"C"RING
48-7 PIN
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
48-8 SPRING--B
48-9 PLATE
"C"RING
"C"RING
48-10 GEAR
MOTOR
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
SPEED LABEL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HEX SCREW
KEY
SCREW
COVER-MOTOR
PULLEY-MOTOR(RIGHT)
PULLEY-MOTOR(LEFT)
SPRING
BACK
BOLT-B
CLAMP-B
ECCENTRIC ROD
TOOL REST BODY
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
EXTENSION TOOL REST
LOCK HANDLE-TAILSTOCK
TOOL REST
SLEEVE
"C"RING
PUSH-OUT ROD
KNOB
"C"RING
ECCENTRIC ROD
SCREW
TAILSTOCK SPUR
TAILSTOCK SPINDLE
TAIL STOCK SCREW
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
TAILSTOCK
"C"RING
PULLEY-SPINDLE(LEFT)
V-BELT
PULLEY-SPINDLE(RIGHT)
BEARING
WASHER
HANDLE WHEEL
SCREW
NUT-LOCK
NUT
SCREW
CLAMP
SWITCH BOX
SWITCH
NUT M4
"C"RING
SCREW
TURNING BASE
BED
STAND LEG--I
SPRING WASHER
POWER CORD
MOTOR POWER WIRE
STAND LEG--II
DIGITAL READOUT
SCREW
BAFFLE
SCREW
HEX WRENCH
BOLT-A
CLAMP-A
HEX NUT
SCREW
ANGULAR SETTING ASSEMBLY
SCREW
BASE
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ASSEMBLY DIAgrAM
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WIrINg DIAgrAM
DIgITAL rEADOuT
SWITcH
SpINDLE SpEED SENSOr
MOTOr
L
N
pE
LIMITED 1 YEAr / 90 DAY WArrANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and dura-
bility standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of pur-
chase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped), and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects
in materials and workmanship. Harbor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of
one year from date of purchase, that all other parts and components of the product are free from defects
in materials and workmanship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equip-
ment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, 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 EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM-
PLIED, 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 complaint must accompany the mer-
chandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either 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 with a replace-
ment. We will return repaired 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.
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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.
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