10” X 18” MINI WOOD LATHE
Model 65345
SET up AND OpErATINg INSTrucTIONS
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NOTIcE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
misalignment or binding of moving
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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 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.
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.
5. 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.
3. Tighten all locks before operating.
4. Do not mount a split workpiece.
14. 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.
5. Use the lowest speed when starting a
new workpiece.
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15. 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
16. 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
17. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA guidelines.
18. 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.)
19. Only feed workpiece into a cutting
tool against the direction of rotation.
The workpiece must always be rotat-
ing toward you.
20. 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.
24. 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.
21. This product is not a toy. Keep it out
of reach of children.
22. 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.
23. 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
110 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
Power Plug: 3-Prong, Grounded
7.5 A
Maximum Stock
Length/Diameter
18” Long, 10” Diameter
rEcOMMENDED MINIMuM WIrE
Lathe Type
Motor
Wood Cutting
1/2 HP
gAugE FOr EXTENSION cOrDS*
(110 VOLT)
Motor Speed
1700 RPM
EXTENSION cOrD
Spindle Speeds
(RPM)
NAMEpLATE
750, 1100, 1600, 2200, 3200
LENgTH
AMpErES
(at full load)
Spindle Run Out
0.0025”
2”
Tail Stock
Quill Travel
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
MT-2
7”
Tool Rest Length
3.5 – 5.0
Tool Rest Capacity 2”
5.1 – 7.0
Faceplate Size
Drive Method
Belt Type
3”
7.1 – 12.0
12.1 – 16.0
16.1 – 20.0
Belt & Pulley
-
-
-
3-Groove, 0.275” x 2’1” Circumference
Safety Goggles (Qty. 1)
* Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
3mm, 6mm, 8mm Hex Wrench (1 ea.)
Faceplate & Spindle Nut (1 ea.)
Live Center & Spur Center (1 ea.)
Tool Rest (Qty. 1)
TABLE A
Accessories
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TO prEVENT
SErIOuS INJurY
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.
FrOM AccIDENTAL
OpErATION:
Turn the power Switch (46) of
the Lathe to its “OFF”
position and unplug the tool
from its electrical outlet
before assembling or making
any adjustments.
prODucT FEATurES
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
BALANcE
WHEEL
(22)
HEADSTOcK
SpINDLE
(14)
TAILSTOcK
(5)
FIgurE A
BAcK
LID
(20)
LOcK
LEVEr
(6)
HEADSTOcK
Spur
cENTEr
(12)
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-
cure the Tool Rest in place.
TOOL
rEST
(35)
cup
cENTEr
(11)
TAILSTOcK
HANDWHEEL
(4)
BED
(1)
SWITcH
(46)
BED
SLIDE
LID
(See Figure B.)
(63)
TOOL rEST
BASE
TOOL rEST
(36)
(35)
FIgurE B
LOcK LEVEr
(41)
ASSEMBLY INSTrucTIONS
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.
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.
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2. 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.
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.
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.
chuck: A clamping device for hold-
ing work in the lathe or for holding
drills in the Tailstock.
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.
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.
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.
Facing: A lathe 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.
DEFINITION OF TErMS
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
holding a workpiece by mounting it
between the centers of the Head-
stock and the Tailstock spindles.
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 Taper.
Spindle: Main rotating shaft on
which the Chuck is mounted. It
passes through the Headstock.
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
Spindle Through-hole: A dimen-
sion indicating the minimum diameter
of the hole that passes through the
Spindle. A workpiece with a diameter
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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
place. Used to hold long workpieces
in place or to mount a drill chuck.
BELT
TENSION
ScrEW
(33)
BELT
TENSION
LEVEr
(31)
FIgurE c
Tailstock Handwheel: Moves the
Tailstock in and out.
2. Loosen the Motor Mount Screw (27).
(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.
FIgurE D
Ways: Surface along the top of the
Bed on which the Tailstock rides. The
ways are aligned with the centerline
of the lathe.
MOTOr
MOuNT
ScrEW
(27)
ADJuSTMENTS
To Adjust The Spindle Speed (rpM):
3. Open the Back Lid (20) and Side Lid
(63).
To prevent serious injury, make sure the
Lathe’s Power Switch (46) is in its “OFF”
position and the machine is unplugged
from its electrical
(See Figures E and F, next page.)
outlet.
1. Loosen the Belt Tension Screw (33).
Then move the Belt Tension Lever
(31) to release tension from the Drive
Belt (26). (See Figure c.)
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FIgurE g
FIgurE E
3200
BAcK LID
(20)
2200
1600
1100
750
5. 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 F
SIDE LID
(63)
FIgurE H
DrIVE
puLLEY
(25)
1/2”
DEFLEcTION
4. Locate the desired speed on 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.)
DrIVE
BELT
(26)
MOTOr
puLLEY
(29)
6. Retighten the Motor Mount Screw
(27). (See Figure D.)
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7. Replace the Back Lid (20) and Side To Adjust The Tool rest:
Lid (63). (See Figures E and F.)
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.)
FIgurE I
recommended Turning Speeds
Work Diameter
In Inches
Speeds (rpM)
0~2”
2”~3”
3”~4”
4”~5”
6”+
2200~3200
1600~2200
1100~1600
750~1100
750
2. Loosen the Lock Lever (41) and adjust
the Tool Rest (35) vertically or swivel
it as needed. Then retighten the Lock
Lever. (See Figure K.)
Note: The above speeds can vary with different
types of wood and the skill of the operator.
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.
FIgurE K
TOOL
rEST
(35)
TOOL
rEST
BASE
(36)
LOcK
HANDLE
(40)
To Adjust The Tailstock:
LOcK
LEVEr
(41)
BED
(1)
1. 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
increments as needed to achieve the
proper clamping pressure.
To Install And remove The Spur center:
1. 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 J and Assy. Diagram.)
(See Figure L, next page.)
rELEASE
TAILSTOcK
LEVEr
(5)
(7)
2. To remove, hold the Balance Wheel
(22) securely while turning the Face-
plate (13) counterclockwise until the
Headstock Spur Center (12) is forced
out of the Headstock Spindle (14).
(See Figure L, next page.)
FIgurE J
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3. NOTE: If the Lathe is used with the
Faceplate (13) removed, a knockout
tool (not included) is required for
The Lock Lever
(6) must always be
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
(5) more than 2” or the Tail Axis will not be
supported enough. Failure to follow these
warnings may result in personal injury.
(See Figure M.)
HEADSTOcK
SpINDLE
(14)
BALANcE
WHEEL
(22)
HEADSTOcK
Spur cENTEr
(12)
FIgurE L
LOcK
LEVEr
(6)
TAILSTOcK
HAND WHEEL
TAIL
AXIS
(4)
cup
(8)
cENTEr
(11)
FAcEpLATE
(13)
rELEASE
TAILSTOcK
LEVEr
(5)
(7)
To Install And remove The cup center:
1. To install, loosen the Lock Lever (6)
approximately half a turn counter-
clockwise.
FIgurE M
(See Figure M.)
2. Rotate the Tailstock Handwheel (4)
clockwise until the Tail Axis (8) pro-
trudes out of the Tailstock (5) about
3/4”. (See Figure M.)
To Install And remove The Faceplate:
1. To install, thread the Faceplate (13)
onto the Headstock Spindle (14) until
it is secure against the shoulder on the
Headstock Spindle.
3. Insert the Cup Center (11) and push
firmly. Then retighten the Lock Lever
(6). (See Figure M.)
(See Figure N, next page.)
2. To remove, hold the Balance Wheel
(22) securely while turning the Face-
plate (13) counterclockwise until it is
removed. If the Headstock Spur Cen-
ter (12) is installed, it will be removed
during this process.
4. To remove, loosen the Lock Lever
(6) approximately half a turn counter-
clockwise. (See Figure M.)
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.)
(See Figure N, next page.)
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HEADSTOcK
SpINDLE
(14)
OpErATINg INSTrucTIONS
BALANcE
WHEEL
(22)
1. With the Power Switch (46) in its
“OFF” position and the Lathe un-
plugged from its electrical outlet,
make all necessary adjustments to
the machine as previously discussed.
HEADSTOcK
Spur cENTEr
(12)
FIgurE N
2. 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.
FAcEpLATE
(13)
(See Figure O.)
3. 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 O.)
The power Switch Safety Switch:
1. 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.
4. 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
2. 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 O.)
FIgurE O
WOrKpIEcE
FIgurE O
5. Cut the corners off the workpiece if it
is over 2” x 2” to make turning safer
and easier. (See Figure p.)
FIgurE p
pOWEr SWITcH (46)
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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.)
Do not press the
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 Q
FIgurE r
BALANcE HEADSTOcK
cup
cENTEr
(11)
TAILSTOcK
HANDWHEEL
(5)
HEADSTOcK
Spur
cENTEr
(12)
WHEEL
(22)
Spur
cENTEr
(12)
TOOL
rEST
(35)
WOrKpIEcE
1/4”
pOWEr
SWITcH
(46)
WOrKpIEcE
BELT
TENSION
LEVEr
(31)
7. With the workpiece still attached, in-
sert the Headstock Spur Center (12)
into the Headstock Spindle (14).
(See Figure r.)
12. To set up a faceplate turning op-
eration, remove the Headstock Spur
Center (12) from the Faceplate (13).
(See Figure S.)
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.)
HEADSTOcK
Spur cENTEr
FIgurE S
(12)
9. Use the Tailstock Handwheel (4) to
push the Cup Center (11) into the
workpiece at least 1/4”.
FAcEpLATE
(13)
(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.)
13. Find the center of the workpiece in
the same way as when spindle turn-
ing.
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.
14. Cut off the corners of the workpiece.
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15. Center the Faceplate (13) on the
workpiece and attach it through the
Faceplate mounting holes with non-
tapered head wood screws.
(See Figure T.)
FIgurE u
BAcKINg
BLOcK
uSE
ONLY
NON-TApErED
WOOD ScrEWS
DO NOT uSE
TApErED HEAD
ScrEWS
21. Thread the Faceplate (13) onto the
Headstock Spindle (14) and tighten
securely. (See Figure V.)
FIgurE T
16. NOTE: Faceplate turning is typically
done with open-faced workpieces like
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.)
FAcEpLATE
FAcEpLATE TurNINg prOcEDurE
(13)
17. To mount the workpiece to a backing
block, make the backing block from
a piece of scrap wood that is flat on
both sides. (See Figure u.)
FIgurE V
18. Mark the center of the backing block.
22. After turning, the workpiece can be
sanded and finished before remov-
ing it from the Lathe. IMPORTANT:
Whenever sanding or finishing, re-
move the Tool Rest (35) to increase
safety and gain adequate working
room.
(See Figure u.)
19. Drill a 14” diameter hole through the
center of the backing block.
(See Figure u.)
20. 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
to the glue manufacturer’s recom-
mendation. (See Figure u.)
MAINTENANcE AND
SErVIcINg
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
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TO prEVENT
SErIOuS INJurY
FrOM AccIDENTAL
pLEASE rEAD THE
FOLLOWINg cArEFuLLY
OpErATION:
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
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.
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.
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.
1. 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.
2. AFTER USE, clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. DAILY, lubricate all external moving
parts with ISO 68 or SAE 20W oil.
4. Lubricate the Tailstock oiling point
every five uses, or once per week if
used frequently.
5.
WArNINg! If the power cord
(45) of this Lathe is damaged, it
must be replaced only by a quali-
fied service 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.
Excessive vibration when turning
thin workpieces.
1. Cutting tool is positioned below
workpiece center line.
1. Raise cutting tool to center line
of workpiece.
2. Cutting too aggressively.
2. 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.
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pArTS LIST
part #
1
Description
Qty. part #
Description
Flat Head Screw
Qty.
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Bed
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
48
49
50
51
53
54
55
56
62
63
2
Semi-circle Head Screw
retaining plate
Tailstock Handwheel
Tailstock
Belt Tension Lever
Motor
3
4
Belt Tension Screw
retaining ring (#12)
Tool rest
5
6
Lock Lever
7
release Lever
Tail Axis
Tool rest Base
Bolt
8
9
Taper rod
plate
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
Ball Bearing
Hex Nut
cup center
Lock Handle (Tool rest Base)
Lock Lever
Headstock Spur center
Faceplate
Bolt
Headstock Spindle
Ball Bearing
Lock plate
Hex Nut
retaining ring
retaining ring
Ball Bearing (202)
Headstock
power cord
power Switch
Washer (#8)
Spring Washer (#8)
rubber Washer
Large Washer (#8)
retaining ring (#10)
Semi-circle Head Screw
Back Lid Knob (Screw)
Back Lid Knob (Nut)
Tool rest Bushing
Side Lid for Bed
Back Lid
Semi-circle Head Screw
Balance Wheel
Hex Socket Set Screw
Drive pulley
Drive Belt
Motor Mount Screw
Hex Socket Head Screw
Motor pulley
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ASSEMBLY DIAgrAM
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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 with 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.
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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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