14” X 40” WOOD LATHE

WITH 7” SANDER
Model 67690
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .....................................................3

GROUNDING ..............................................................................................7

EXTENSION CORDS ..................................................................................7

SYMBOLOGY .............................................................................................8

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................9

UNPACKING ...............................................................................................9

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................9

WORK AREA SET UP ...............................................................................11

DEFINITION OF TERMS ...........................................................................11

ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................12

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................15

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...........................................................18

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY.....................................18

TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................19

PARTS LIST ..............................................................................................20

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM .............................................................................21

WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................................................22

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 SAVE THIS MANUAL NOTICE is used to
address practices
Keep this manual for the safety not related to personal injury.
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and CAUTION, without
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s the safety alert
serial number in the back of the manual symbol, is used to address
(or month and year of purchase if product practices not related to
has no number). Keep this manual and the personal injury.
receipt in a safe and dry place for future
reference. General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
INFORMATION Failure to follow the warnings and
In this manual, on the labeling, instructions may result in electric
and all other information shock, fire and/or serious injury.
provided with this product: Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
This is the safety alert The term ″power tool″ in the
symbol. It is used to alert warnings refers to your mains-
you to potential personal operated (corded) power tool.
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that 1. Work area safety
follow this symbol to avoid a. Keep work area clean and well
possible injury or death. lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
DANGER indicates b. Do not operate power tools in
a hazardous explosive atmospheres, such as in
situation which, if not the presence of flammable liquids,
avoided, will result in death or gases or dust. Power tools create
serious injury. sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
WARNING
indicates a c. Keep children and bystanders
hazardous situation which, if away while operating a power tool.
not avoided, could result in Distractions can cause you to lose
death or serious injury. control.

CAUTION, used 2. Electrical safety

with the safety a. Power tool plugs must match the
alert symbol, indicates a outlet. Never modify the plug in
hazardous situation which, if any way. Do not use any adapter
not avoided, could result in plugs with grounded power tools.
minor or moderate injury. Unmodified plugs and matching

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 outlets will reduce risk of electric c. Remove any adjusting key or
shock. wrench before turning the power
b. Avoid body contact with grounded tool on. A wrench or a key left
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, attached to a rotating part of the
ranges and refrigerators. There is power tool may result in personal
an increased risk of electric shock if injury.
your body is grounded. d. Do not overreach. Keep proper
c. Do not expose power tools to rain footing and balance at all times.
or wet conditions. Water entering This enables better control of the
a power tool will increase the risk of power tool in unexpected situations.
electric shock. e. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never clothing or jewelry. Keep your
use the cord to unplug the power hair, clothing and gloves away
tool. Keep cord away from heat, from moving parts. Loose clothes,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. jewelry or long hair can be caught in
Damaged or entangled cords moving parts.
increase the risk of electric shock. 4. Power tool use and care
e. If operating a power tool in a damp a. Do not force the power tool. Use
location is unavoidable, use a the correct power tool for your
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter application. The correct power tool
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of will do the job better and safer at the
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric rate for which it was designed.
shock.
b. Do not use the power tool if the
3. Personal safety switch does not turn it on and
a. Stay alert, watch what you are off. Any power tool that cannot
doing and use common sense be controlled with the switch is
when operating a power tool. Do dangerous and must be repaired.
not use a power tool while you c. Disconnect the plug from the
are tired or under the influence of power source before making
drugs, alcohol or medication. A any adjustments, changing
moment of inattention while operating accessories, or storing power
power tools may result in serious tools. Such preventive safety
personal injury. measures reduce the risk of starting
b. Use safety equipment. Always the power tool accidentally.
wear ANSI-approved eye d. Store idle power tools out of
protection. Safety equipment such the reach of children and do not
as NIOSH-approved dust mask/ allow persons unfamiliar with the
respirator, full face shield, heavy-duty power tool or these instructions
work gloves, non-skid safety shoes, to operate the power tool. Power
hard hat, or hearing protection used tools are dangerous in the hands of
for appropriate conditions will reduce untrained users.
personal injuries.

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 e. Maintain power tools. Check 5. Use the lowest speed when starting a
for misalignment or binding of new workpiece.
moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may 6. Always stop the Lathe at its slowest
affect the power tool’s operation. speed. If the Lathe is run so fast
If damaged, have the power that it vibrates, there is a risk that
tool repaired before use. Many the workpiece will be thrown or the
accidents are caused by poorly cutting tool jerked from your hands.
maintained power tools. 7. Always rotate the workpiece by hand
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and before turning on the Lathe. If the
clean. Properly maintained cutting workpiece strikes the tool rest, it
tools with sharp cutting edges are could split and be thrown out of the
less likely to bind and are easier to Lathe.
control.
8. Do not allow cutting tools to bite into
g. Use the power tool and its the workpiece. The wood could be
accessories in accordance with split or thrown from the Lathe.
these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions 9. Always position the tool rest above
and the work to be performed. the centerline of the Lathe when
Use of the power tool for operations shaping a piece of stock.
different from those intended could
10. Before attaching a workpiece to
result in a hazardous situation.
the faceplate, always rough it out
5. Service to make it as round as possible.
This minimizes the vibrations while
a. Have your power tool serviced by
the piece is being turned. Always
a qualified repair person using
fasten the workpiece securely to the
only identical replacement parts.
faceplate. Failure to do so could
This will ensure that the safety of the
result in the workpiece being thrown
power tool is maintained.
away from the Lathe.
Lathe Safety Warnings 11. Remove all loose knots in the
workpiece before mounting between
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the centers or on the faceplate.
the Lathe. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or 12. Position your hands so they will not
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools slip onto the workpiece when the
for a replacement. Lathe is running.
2. Do not run the Lathe without its 13. Use a brush or compressed air to
covers and guards in place. remove wood shavings; never your
hands. The wood shavings will be
3. Tighten all locks before operating.
sharp.
4. Do not mount a split workpiece.
14. The cutting tool must always be tight
within the tool post or chuck and

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 adjusted to limit projection from the implemented – it prevents sustained
post. This will reduce the possibility electrical shock.
of the tool breaking or bending.
23. Some dust created by power
15. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
to begin work before turning on the and other construction activities,
tool. contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer,
16. Do not reach across the Lathe while it birth defects or other reproductive
is running. harm. Some examples of these
17. Industrial applications must follow chemicals are:
OSHA guidelines. • Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and
18. Do not use the Lathe if it is off- cement or other masonry products
balance, or the workpiece is not • Arsenic and chromium from
properly centered. chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures
19. Only feed workpiece into a cutting
varies, depending on how often you
tool against the direction of rotation.
do this type of work. To reduce your
The workpiece must always be
exposure to these chemicals: work in
rotating toward you.
a well ventilated area, and work with
20. Do not leave the tool unattended approved safety equipment, such as
when it is plugged into an electrical those dust masks that are specially
outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug designed to filter out microscopic
it from its electrical outlet before particles. (California Health & Safety
leaving. Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

21. This product is not a toy. Keep it out 24. The warnings, precautions,
of reach of children. and instructions discussed in
this instruction manual cannot
22. People with pacemakers should cover all possible conditions and
consult their physician(s) before situations that may occur. It must
use. Electromagnetic fields in close be understood by the operator that
proximity to heart pacemaker could common sense and caution are
cause pacemaker interference or factors which cannot be built into this
pacemaker failure. In addition, product, but must be supplied by the
people with pacemakers should: operator.
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
SAVE THESE
• Properly maintain and inspect to INSTRUCTIONS.
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) should also be

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 GROUNDING of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug
and Outlet.)
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK 2. The grounding prong in the plug is
AND DEATH FROM connected through the green wire
INCORRECT GROUNDING inside the cord to the grounding
WIRE CONNECTION: system in the tool. The green wire
Check with a qualified in the cord must be the only wire
electrician if you are in doubt connected to the tool’s grounding
as to whether the outlet is system and must never be attached
properly grounded. Do not to an electrically “live” terminal. (See
modify the power cord plug 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
provided with the tool. Never
3. The tool must be plugged into an
remove the grounding prong
appropriate outlet, properly installed
from the plug. Do not use the
and grounded in accordance with all
tool if the power cord or plug
codes and ordinances. The plug and
is damaged. If damaged, have
outlet should look like those in the
it repaired by a service facility
preceding illustration. (See 3-Prong
before use. If the plug will not
Plug and Outlet.)
fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three
1. Grounded tools require a three wire
Prong Plugs extension cord. Double Insulated
tools can use either a two or three
This product wire extension cord.
uses a
3-prong plug. 2. As the distance from the supply
outlet increases, you must use a
heavier gauge extension cord. Using
extension cords with inadequately
sized wire causes a serious drop in
voltage, resulting in loss of power and
3-Prong Plug and Outlet possible tool damage.
1. Tools marked with “Grounding (See Table A.) The smaller the
Required” have a three wire cord gauge number of the wire, the
and three prong grounding plug. greater the capacity of the cord. For
The plug must be connected to a example, a 14 gauge cord can carry
properly grounded outlet. If the tool a higher current than a 16 gauge
should electrically malfunction or cord. (See Table A.)
break down, grounding provides a 3. When using more than one extension
low resistance path to carry electricity cord to make up the total length,
away from the user, reducing the risk make sure each cord contains at

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 least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table A.)
SYMBOLOGY
4. If you are using one extension cord Double Insulated
for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum Canadian Standards Association
to determine the required minimum
cord size. (See Table A.) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

5. If you are using an extension cord

outdoors, make sure it is marked with V~ Volts Alternating Current
the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
A Amperes

No Load Revolutions per Minute

n0 xxxx/min. (RPM)
6. Make sure the extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical
condition. 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
NAMEPLATE LENGTH
AMPERES
100’

150’
25’

50’

75’

(at full load)

0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -
12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -
* Based on limiting the line
TABLE A voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.

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 SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT
Electrical SERIOUS INJURY
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 1.8 A
Requirements FROM ACCIDENTAL
Maximum Stock
40” Long, 14” Diameter OPERATION:
Length/Diameter
Turn the Power Switch (14) of
Lathe Type Wood Cutting Turning the Lathe to its “OFF”
Motor 1/2 HP @ 1800 RPM position and unplug the tool
930 RPM from its electrical outlet
Operating 1500 RPM before assembling or making
Speeds (4) 2050 RPM
2500 RPM any adjustments.
Swing Over Bed 13-13/16”
Note: For additional information regarding
Tail Stock the parts listed in the following pages,
3-1/8”
Quill Travel
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
Tool Rest Width 11-7/8”
the end of this manual.
Drive Method Belt & Pulley
Belt Type Rubber V-type 8-510 NOTE: This Lathe requires partial
Worktable 7-3/8” W x 4-7/8” Deep assembly.
(E21210 & 215550)
Power Cord
1 PAWG/3C 105°C STT
1. To attach the Faceplate (9) to the
Miter Gauge (Qty. 1) Main Spindle (2), loosen the Drive
Accessories
Spanner Wrench (27mm) (Qty. 1) Center (8) and remove it from the
Sanding Disc Spindle. Do this by using the Spanner
(Qty 3, 60, 80 and 100 grit)
(70) to hold Main Spindle in place.
Then use a wrench (not included) to
UNPACKING loosen and remove the Drive Center.
See Figure 1, below.
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please Main
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number Spindle
shown on the cover of this manual as soon (2)
as possible.
Drive
Center
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Spanner (70)
(8)

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.

Figure 1

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2. Once Drive Center is removed, 4. To install Work Table (36), slide Table
thread Faceplate onto Main Spindle Bracket (39) into slot on the belt
and hand-tighten only. See Figure 2. housing. Then use Set Screw and
Spindle (2) Hex Wrench to fasten the Bracket.
See Figure 4.
Set Screw
Hex
(55)
Wrench
(71)

Table
Bracket
(39)
Faceplate
(9)

Work
Table
Lock (36)
Screw
(38)
Figure 2
Figure 4
3. To attach Sanding Disc (34), align
flat Set Screw (55) at the back of 5. Use the Lock Screw (38) to secure
Sanding Disc with the flat face of Table Angle Gauge (37) to the Work
Spindle and then slide Disc over Table. See Figure 4.
Spindle. Then use Hex Wrench (71)
to tighten Set Screw. See Figure 3, 6. Once the Work Table is secured, set
below. the Miter Gauge (43) onto the Work
Table by sliding the Miter Gauge
Slider (46) into the groove on the
Work Table. See Figure 5, below.

Work
Table
Hex (36)
Wrench
(71)

Set
Sanding Screw
Disc (55)
(34)

Miter
Gauge
Slider
Miter
(46)
Gauge
(43)
Figure 3 Figure 5

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7. To install Tail Stock (24), set Tail between centers of the Headstock
Stock on far end of Lathe with Hand and the Tail Stock spindles.
Wheel facing away from Head Stock.
Set Bottom Plate (18) under Tail Center (8, 27): A precision ground
Stock and below Lathe. Slide Lock tapered cylinder with pointed tip
Screw through Tail Stock and Bottom and Morse Taper shaft. Used in Tail
Plate and secure using Nut (30). Stock (Tail Center) to support end
of long workpieces. May be used in
8. To install Tool Rest, set Tool Rest Headstock spindle to support work
Holder (20) on middle of Lathe. Set between centers at both ends.
Bottom Plate under Tool Rest Holder
and below Lathe. Slide Lock Screw Centerline: An imaginary line
through Tool Rest Holder and Bottom extending from center of Spindle
Plate and secure using Nut (30). through center of Tail Stock ram,
representing central axis of Lathe
around which the work rotates.
WORK AREA SET UP
Tool Rest Holder (20): Movable
1. Lathe will need to be located on platform where Tool Rest is mounted;
surface capable of bearing combined it can be set at an angle to the
weight of Lathe and intended workpiece (also known as compound
workpieces. The surface must be slide and compound rest).
able to withstand vibration generated
by the Lathe during operation. Face Plate (9): A metal plate with
a flat face-mounted spindle to hold
2. Lathe must be flat, level and easily irregularly shaped work.
cleanable or the Lathe will not rotate
properly and may become damaged. Facing: A lathe operation in which
wood is removed from the end of a
3. The unpainted surfaces are coated workpiece to create a smooth surface.
with a waxy oil to protect them from
corrosion during shipment. Remove Head Stock (31): The main casting
coating with solvent cleaner or citrus- mounted on the left end of the Bed
based degreaser. Avoid chlorine- where the Spindle is mounted.
based solvents. Houses the Spindle Gears.
Morse Taper (MT): A taper of
DEFINITION OF TERMS specific dimensions used to mate
matching male and female parts
Bed: (1) Main supporting casting together tightly. The Tail Stock has a
running the length of the lathe MT-2 Morse Taper.
Between Centers: A dimension Spindle (2): Rotating shaft on which
representing the max. length of the Face Plate is mounted. It passes
a workpiece that can be turned through the Headstock.
between Drive Center (8) and Tail
Center (27). Also a method of Swing: A dimension representing
holding a workpiece by mounting it largest diameter workpiece a lathe

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 can rotate. The 14” x 40” Lathe 2. Locate desired speed on Speed Chart
means max. size workpiece diameter on inside of Belt Cover. See Figure 7.
that can rotate without hitting Bed is
FIGURE 7
4” (6-11/16’) in diameter.
Tail Stock (24): Assembly that slides
along the Bed and can be locked in
place. Used to hold long workpieces DRIVE
in place or to mount a drill chuck. PULLEY
(10)
Tail Stock Hand Wheel (29): Moves
the Tail Stock in and out.
2500
Tool Rest (21): A device mounted on 2050
1500
compound that holds the cutting tool. 930

Turning: A lathe operation that

removes material from the workpiece.
MOTOR
Ways: Surface along the top of PULLEY
(12)
the Bed on which the Tail Stock
rides. The ways are aligned with the
centerline of the lathe.
3. Use a hex socket to loosen Bolts (47)
ADJUSTMENTS above and below the Motor Pulley.
This will allow you to slide the Pulley
To Adjust The Spindle Speed (RPM): upward or downward and adjust the
Drive Belt (11) by hand. See Figure 8.
To prevent injury, make sure Power Switch
(14) is in its “OFF” position and machine
is unplugged from its electrical outlet. FIGURE 8
1. Open Belt Cover (32) by releasing DRIVE
latch at top. Then use screwdriver BELT
(12)
(not included) to remove Screws (51)
on side of Belt Cover. See Figure 6.

Figure 6
Belt
Cover
(32)
MOTOR
PULLEY BOLT
(12) (47)

Screws
(51)

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4. Move the Drive Belt to the proper To Adjust The Tail Stock:
grooves on the Drive Pulley (10) and
Motor Pulley (12). Make sure that 1. Use the Spanner to loosen the Lock
1/2” of Drive Belt deflection is mea- Screw (19) under the Tail Stock (24).
sured, as shown in Figure 9 below. Then slide Tail Stock to the desired
position. See Figure 11, below.
FIGURE 9
Tail Stock
(24)
DRIVE
PULLEY
1/2” (10)
DEFLECTION

DRIVE
Lock
BELT Screw (19)
(11)

Figure 11
MOTOR
PULLEY
(12) 2. Use Spanner to tighten Lock Screw,
securing Tail Stock in place.

5. Replace the Belt Cover, snap the To Adjust The Tool Rest:
latch on, and use the Screws to se-
cure the Cover back into place. 1. Use the Spanner to loosen the Lock
Screw (19) under Tool Rest Holder
6. Refer to the Recommended Turning (20). Slide Tool Rest Holder to desired
Speeds Chart below during use. See position. See Figure 12, below.
Figure 10.
Tool Rest
(21) Figure 12

FIGURE 10
Recommended Turning Speeds
Max Work Speeds (RPM) Lock
Diameter In Inches Screw (19)
2” 2200~3200
3” 1600~2200
4” 1100~1600 Tool Rest
5” 750~1100 Lock Knob
(23)
6”+ 750
Note: The above speeds can vary with different
types of wood and the skill of the operator.
Tool Rest
Sanding: Use the fastest speed possible without Holder (20)
burning the wood.
Polishing and Finishing: Typically, polishing and
finishing can be done at faster speeds than turning. 2. Use Spanner to tighten Lock Screw,
securing Tool Rest Holder in place.

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3. To adjust Tool Rest (21), loosen Tool The Power Switch Safety Switch:
Rest Lock Knob (23) and swivel
Tool Rest as needed. The Tool Rest 1. The Lathe features a yellow Safety
should be 1/8” above the center-line Switch on the Power Switch (14) to
of the workpiece. Then tighten Tool prevent unauthorized use. See Figure
Rest Lock Knob. 14, below. To turn the Lathe on, first
plug the Power Cord (15) into the
To Remove The Tail Center (27): nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical
outlet.
1. Loosen the Lock Screw (19) below Power
the Tail Stock approximately half a Switch (14)
turn counterclockwise. See Figure
13, below.

Hand Wheel (29)

Tail Stock
(24)

Tail
Screw
(25)
Tail
Center Tail Nut
(27) (26)

Lock
Screw (19) Safety
Switch

Figure 14
Figure 13

2. Rotate the Hand Wheel (29) 2. Insert the Safety Switch into the Power
counterclockwise until the Tail Screw Switch. Move the Power Switch to the
(25) bottoms out, causing the Tail “ON” position. To turn the Lathe off,
Center (27) to be forced off of the Tail move the Power Switch to the “OFF”
Screw. position.
3. WARNING! The Tail Stock must 3. To lock the Power Switch in the “OFF”
always be locked in place while position, remove the Safety Switch and
the Lathe is in use. The workpiece store it in a safe location away from
can be thrown from the Lathe if children and unauthorized personnel.
this step is not followed. The Tail
Screw should not protrude from the
Tail Stock more than 2” or the Tail
Axis will not be supported enough.
Failure to follow these warnings may
result in personal injury.

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Use a wood mallet to drive the Head-
stock Drive Center into the center of
1. With the Power Switch in its “OFF” the workpiece at least 1/4” deep. See
position and the Lathe unplugged Figure 17, below.
from its electrical outlet, make
all necessary adjustments to the
machine as previously discussed. FIGURE 17

2. To set up a spindle turning operation, HEAD STOCK

DRIVE
mark both ends of the workpiece by CENTER
(8)
drawing diagonal lines from corner
to corner. The intersection point of
these two lines will indicate the center
1/4”
of the workpiece. See Figure 15.
PENCIL LINES
MARKED DIAGONALLY
ACROSS CORNERS
FIGURE 15 WORKPIECE

WORKPIECE 7. Retract Tail Stock until only an inch

of Tail Screw is protruding from Tail
Stock. Measure combined length
of wood stock and Headstock Drive
Center. Loosen Screw (19) and set
3. Use a wood mallet and punch to tap
distance between the Tail Center and
the point of the center of the work-
Spindle to a slightly wider distance
piece so that it leaves a center mark.
than the above measured value.
4. Use a 1/8” drill bit to drill a hole 3/16”
8. Raise the wood stock up and thread
deep at the center mark on the work-
the Head Stock Drive Center onto the
piece.
Spindle. Turn Hand Wheel (29) until
5. Cut the corners off the workpiece if it pointed end of Tail Center is wedged
is over 2” x 2” to make turning safer into the pre-punched end of the wood
and easier. See Figure 16, below. stock and end of the wood stock rests
against the face of the Tail Center.
FIGURE 16 Secure the Tail Stock then while
holding the Hand Wheel, tighten
the Tail Nut (26) with a wrench.
WARNING! Do not overtighten.
9. With the workpiece still attached,
mount the Headstock Drive Center
onto the Main Spindle (2).

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10. Position Tool Rest (21) approximately a piece of scrap wood cube with two
1/4” away from workpiece and flat and parallel opposite faces.
approximately 1/8” above center line.
18. Identify and mark center of block.
11. Make sure to test the set-up by hand-
turning the workpiece to ensure there 19. Drill a 1/4” diameter hole through the
is enough clearance all the way center of the backing block.
around before starting. 20. Glue the center of the backing block
12. WARNING! Do not press workpiece to the center of the workpiece. See
too firmly with Tail Stock or the Figure 19, below.
bearings will bind and overheat.
Also, do not leave the workpiece too
loose or the workpiece will spin off FIGURE 19
the Lathe.
13. To set up faceplate turning operation, BACKING
BLOCK
remove Drive Center from Spindle.
14. Find center of the workpiece in the
same way as when spindle turning.
15. Cut off the corners of the workpiece. 21. Clamp the backing block to the work-
16. Center Faceplate on workpiece and piece, and wait for the glue to dry
attach it through Faceplate mounting according to the glue manufacturer’s
holes with non-tapered head wood recommendation. See Figure 19.
screws. See Figure 18, below. 22. Thread Faceplate onto Headstock
Spindle and tighten. See Figure 20.
USE DO NOT USE
ONLY TAPERED HEAD FACEPLATE
NON-TAPERED SCREWS
FACEPLATE TURNING PROCEDURE
(9)
WOOD SCREWS

FIGURE 18

NOTE: Faceplate turning is typically

done with open-faced workpieces like FIGURE 20
bowls. If screws cannot be placed
in the workpiece, then a backing 23. After turning, the workpiece can be
block can be glued to the workpiece sanded and finished before removing
and attached to the Faceplate with it from the Lathe.
screws.
24. IMPORTANT: Whenever sanding
17. To mount the workpiece to a backing or finishing, remove the Tool Rest to
block, make the backing block from

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 increase safety and gain adequate Attaching / Removing Sanding Paper
working room. (35):
Other Wood Turning Rules to Follow:
1. Disconnect Lathe from power source.
1. Check where the speed is set before
turning on the Lathe. Speed is a 2. To attach or remove Sanding Paper
critical parameter in turning. from Sanding Disc, first remove the
Work Table assembly. To do so,
2. Don’t let the tool touch the wood until loosen Set Screw (55) and pull the
after it is on the Tool Rest. If you do, Table Bracket (39) away from the
the tool will slap down on the Tool housing.
Rest, resulting in possible injury to
you or damage to the work piece. 3. Peel about 3” of the paper backing
and fold it back on the sanding paper.
3. Rub the bevel of cutting tools. The Position the opposite end of the
bevel is the reference for cutting Sanding Paper against the edge of
tools. the Disc (keeping the glued section
away from the Sanding Disc). Lower
4. The only part of the tool that touches the peeled face of the sanding paper
the work piece is that which is in against the Disc and press lightly
contact with the Tool Rest. to adhere. Tilt the top of the paper
5. Always cut down grain. away, gently peel off the remaining
backing paper, and press the sanding
6. Spin work to ensure clearance with paper against the disc. Position a flat
Tool Rest. board against the sanding paper and
apply pressure (see sanding paper
7. Keep forward hand in contact with the
manufacturers recommendations) to
Tool Rest.
properly adhere.
8. Keep tools sharp.
4. To remove a damaged or worn
9. Stop the Lathe to change Tool Rest sanding paper, simply peel the
positions. adhered paper. Soaking the Sanding
Paper with rubbing alcohol may
10. Scrapers must be flat on the Tool speed up the peeling application.
Rest with the handle higher than the Prior to attaching a new sand paper,
contact point with the work. always make sure that the surface of
11. Do not sand with the Tool Rest in the Sanding Disc is clean and free
place. Get it well out of the way of glue residue. If required, wipe with
before operation. paint thinner. Use in a well-ventilated
area and avoid inhaling the fumes.
12. Stop and check when anything feels
or sounds wrong. 5. Reattach the Work Table, following
step 1 above in reverse order.

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 MAINTENANCE AND 5. WARNING! If the Power Cord of
SERVICING this Lathe is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualified service
Procedures not specifically technician.
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
PLEASE READ THE
TO PREVENT FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
OPERATION: DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE
Turn the Power Switch (14) of PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
the Lathe to its “OFF” IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL
position and unplug the ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
machine from its electrical OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
outlet before performing any REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
inspection, maintenance, or OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE
cleaning procedures. OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY
REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE
TO PREVENT SERIOUS OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY
INJURY FROM MACHINE PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE
FAILURE: MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
Do not use damaged EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
equipment. If abnormal noise AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
or vibration occurs, have the BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
problem corrected before LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY
further use. THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
general condition of the Lathe. HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL
Check for loose screws, misalignment PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
or binding of moving parts, cracked THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
or broken parts, damaged electrical HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT
wiring, and any other condition that PARTS THERETO.
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.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Quality of cut is poor. 1. Cutting tool is dull. 1. Sharpen or replace cutting tool.
2. Cutting too aggressively. 2. Use a lighter touch.
3. Cutting tool is too far above 3. Lower cutting tool to max.
workpiece center line. 1/8” above the center line of
workpiece.
4. Lathe speed too slow. 4. Increase lathe speed.
Excessive vibration when turning 1. Cutting tool is positioned below 1. Raise cutting tool to center line
thin workpieces. workpiece center line. of workpiece.
2. Cutting too aggressively. 2. Use a lighter touch.
Excessive vibration when turning 1. Headstock and/or tailstock 1. Check for proper workpiece
larger workpieces or bowls. improperly located at ends of centers.
workpiece.
2. Workpiece is unbalanced. 2. Trim stock until workpiece is
more balanced.
Lathe will not turn on. 1. Cord not connected into 1. Connect to electrical outlet.
electrical outlet.
2. Blown fuse or tripped circuit 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker. breaker.
3. Electrical outlet not working or is 3. Make sure lathe is plugged into
of wrong voltage. a working, 120 volt, grounded,
electrical outlet.
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 # Description Qty. 31 Head Stock 1
1 Bed 1 32 Belt Cover 1
2 Spindle 1 33 Center Shaft 1
3 Bearing Mount (Left) 1 34 Disc 1
4 Ball Bearing (6203) 1 35 Sanding Paper 1
5 C-Ring (R40) 1 36 Work Table 1
6 Bearing Mount (Right) 1 37 Table Angle Gauge 1
7 Ball Bearing (6204) 1 38 Lock Screw 1
8 Drive Center 1 39 Table Bracket 1
9 Face Plate 1 40 Pointer 1
10 Drive Pulley 1 41 Set Block 1
11 Belt (8x510) 1 42 Rod 1
12 Motor Pulley 1 43 Miter Gauge 1
13 Motor 1 44 Miter Gauge Lock Knob 1
14 Power Switch 1 45 Bolt (M8x10) 8
14-1 Switch Fixed Board 1 46 Miter Gauge Slider 1
15 Power Cord 1 47 Bolt (M8x10) 4
16 Strain Relief 1 48 Head Stock 1
17 Lock Washer 2 49 Bolt (M8x10) 1
18 Bottom Plate 2 50 Screw (M4x8) 2
19 Lock Screw 2 51 Screw (M5x10) 8
20 Tool Rest Holder 1 52 Set Screw (M8x8) 2
21 Tool Rest and Shaft 1 53 Washer (Ø8) 7
22 Pointer 1 54 Set Screw (M8x8) 1
23 Tool Rest Shaft Lock Knob 1 55 Set Screw (M8x10) 2
24 Tail Stock 1 57 Washer (Ø5) 7
25 Tail Screw 1 65 Nut (M12) 1
26 Tail Nut 1 68 Set Screw (M8x10) 1
27 Tail Center 1 69 Pan Head Screw (M4x6) 1
28 Ball Bearing (6201z) 1 70 Spanner 1
29 Hand Wheel 1 71 Hex Wrench (not shown) 2
30 Nut (M18) 2 72 End Caps 2

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 51
40

51
10

51
72

16.1
52

ASSEMBLY DiAgrAM
31

DIAGRAM
50
50

20
18
30

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 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 product 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 ac-
tivity, 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 EXPRESSLY
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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