Variable Speed mini lathe

93212
Set up and Operating Instructions

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completely and see startup and shutdown
procedures on pages 14 and 17 before use.
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 Contents Operation................................ 14
Start up........................................ 14
Important SAFETY Basic Operation......................... 14
Information............................ 3 Set-Up Instructions for
Threading Gears.................... 15
General Tool Safety
Warnings...................................... 3 Gear Settings for Various
Thread Sizes............................. 16
Grounding Instructions..... 5 Additional Set-Up
Instructions for
110-120 V~ Grounded Tools:
Threading Gears.................... 16
Tools with Three Prong
Plugs............................................. 5 Shutdown..................................... 17
Lathe Safety Warnings............ 5
PARTS LIST................................. 18
Specifications.......................... 8
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM................ 20
Unpacking.................................. 8
Wiring DIAGRAM...................... 22
General Mini Lathe
Components........................... 9 Limited 1 year / 90 Day
warranty.............................. 23
Assembly Instructions...... 10
Adjusting the Mini Lathe........ 10
Replacement of Chuck........... 11
Replacement of Jaws.............. 11
Tailstock Rest Adjustment.. 12
Replacement of Carbon
Brushes...................................... 12
Tool Post Adjustment............ 12
Automatic Feeding.................... 13
Threading..................................... 13

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 Save This Manual
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
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Important SAFETY
Information
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in
working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of check-
ing to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-
tered areas and benches invite ac-
cidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS EN-
VIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools
in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept safe distance from
work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
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7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool
or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
EXTENSION CORD
NAMEPLATE
LENGTH
AMPERES
(at full load)
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
0–6 18 16 16 14
6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12
10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.
TABLE A
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and over-
heating. Table A shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recom-
mended. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eye-
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a
vise to hold work when practical. It’s
safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
vicing; when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the
like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in off position before plug-
ging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-
RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for
recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious
injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before
further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and per-
form its intended function – check for
alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard

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 or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
Grounding Instructions
To prevent
electric shock
and death from
incorrect grounding
wire connection
Read and follow these
instructions:
110-120 V~ Grounded Tools: Tools
with Three Prong Plugs
1. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an
electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a ground-
ing plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
2. Do not modify the plug provided – if it
will not fit the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
3. Improper connection of the equip-
ment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in a risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an
outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equip-
ment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or
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plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
4. Check with a qualified electrician or
service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded.
5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool’s plug.
6. Repair or replace damaged or worn
cord immediately.
Grounding
Pin
125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)
7. This tool is intended for use on a cir-
cuit that has an outlet that looks like
the one illustrated above in 125 V~
3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool
has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated above in 125 V~
3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
8. The outlet must be properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances.
9. Do not use an adapter to connect this
tool to a different outlet.
Lathe Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Lathe
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1. Wear eye protection.
2. Do not wear gloves, necktie, or loose
clothing.
3. Tighten all locks before operating.
4. Do not operate with ANY
guard disabled, damaged,
or removed. Moving guards
must move freely and close in-
stantly.
5. The use of accessories or attach-
ments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of
injury to persons.
6. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
7. Only use safety equipment that has
been approved by an appropriate
standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breath-
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-
proved for the specific hazards in the
work area.
8. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA guidelines.
9. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
10. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
11. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
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pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure.
12. WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic
particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
13. WARNING: Handling the cord on
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
14. 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.
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Vibration Safety abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
This tool vibrates during use. Re-
peated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or Save these
permanent physical injury, particularly instructions.
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related
injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-
larly or for an extended period should
first be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
white or blue fingers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-
tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and fingers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice between dif-
ferent processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each
day of work.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool
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 Specifications Unpacking
Motor 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 3/4 HP
186 – 1100 RPM (Low)
Speed Ranges
440 – 3000 RPM (High)
Drive Gear and Belt
Swing Over Bed 7”
Distance Between
10”
Centers
Spindle Bore 3/ ”
4
Quill Travel 2”
Cross Slide Travel 2-3/4”
Cross Slide Swing 4-1/2” Shipping Bolt Locations
Work Tolerance 0.005” To remove lathe from packing crate,
Bed Dimensions 15-7/8” Lx 3-1/4” W remove both bolts on the crate bottom, see
illustration above. When unpacking, check
to make sure that the item is intact and
undamaged. See packing list below.
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.
Many components need to be in-
stalled before use. It is essential that
both guards (found in separate boxes
within main box) are installed before
connecting power.

Unpacking
Description Q’ty Part(s)
Number
1 Main unit 1
2 External Chuck Jaw Set 3 jaws 166
3 Chuck Key 1 167
4 5 A Fuse 1 314
5 Gear: 30, 35, 40, 40, 45, 50, 57, 60, 65 T 10 gears 157-165
6 Spanner Wrench: 8-10, 14-17 2 wrenches 312, 313
7 Hex Key Wrench Set: 3, 4, 5, 6 4 wrenches 311
8 Oil can 1 310
9 MT:2 Center 1 143
10 Rubber Foot 4 125
11 Knob 2 85
12 Manual 1 317

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 General Mini Lathe Components
Note: Refer to the parts list and diagram at the end of this manual for complete part
number listings and locations.

Part Description Part Description

1 Bed Way 129 Lead Screw
2 Chuck 138 Tailstock
33 H/L Gear Shift Lever 143 Fixed Center
35 Feed Direction Selector 146 Tailstock Quill Fix Holder
53 End Cover 151 Motor Cover
79 Automatic Feed Handle 153 Rear Splash Guard
84(a) Tailstock Quill Control Wheel 178 Power Switch
84(b) Feeding Control Wheel 179 Fuse Holder
87 Compound Rest Crank 180 Speed Control Knob
105 Compound Rest 181 Forward-Reverse Switch
112 Tool Post 268 Tailstock Set Screw
124 Power Cord 302 Thread Dial Indicator
126 Chip Tray

181 179 180 2 112 105 87 143 146 138 84(a)

178

268

1 84(b) 79 302 129

53 35

153

126 33 151 124

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 3. Turn the chuck by hand and check that it
Assembly Instructions rotates freely.
Note: For additional information regarding
4. Move the Feeding Direction Selector (lo-
the parts listed in the following pages, cated on the back of lathe) to the middle.
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
1. WARNING! Make sure the
Power Switch of the tool is in its
“OFF” position and that the tool is
unplugged from its electrical outlet
before making any adjustments to the
tool.
2. Remove the two Screws (73) on the
Hinge (202). Attach the Chuck Guard
(201) (packed in a small box inside
the package) to the Hinge using the
Screws. The Chuck Guard should 5. Make sure the Switch (#1 in figure 4) is
be aligned so that it covers the Three at the OFF position.
Jaw Chuck (2) properly when swung
down over it. WARNING: TURN THE SPEED CON-
TROL KNOB (#4) TO ZERO. BE-
FORE TURNING ON THE MINI
LATHE EACH TIME IT IS TO BE
USED, THIS SPEED CONTROL
KNOB MUST BE AT ZERO.
6. Plug in the electrical cord and turn the
Switch to the ON position and run the
lathe for 3 minutes. When the lathe is
3. Remove Screw (238). Slide Screw on, the Power Lamp (#2) will remain on.
(238) through Protective Cover (235), Check to see that the lathe operates
Washer (239), Spring (237), and Nut normally.
(240). Then, thread Screw (238) into
Compound Rest (108). Slide the
notch in Protective Cover (235) over
the end of Screw (236), as shown in
the diagram above.

Adjusting the Mini Lathe

1. Clean off the protective grease on the
Mini Lathe.

2. Check to see that the three set screws

on the chuck are tight.

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7. Check the Compound Rest Crank and
the Cross Feeding Crank to see that they
work properly. If the cranks are too tight
or too loose, turn the adjusting screws lo-
cated at both sides (see figure 5 below).
WARNING: THE MINI LATHE MUST BE
COMPLETELY STOPPED BEFORE
CHANGING FORWARD/REVERSE
DIRECTION.
Replacement of Chuck
1. When replacing the chuck, place a cloth
or a piece of wood on the bedway at the
bottom of the chuck. This step will help
avoid damage to the bedway caused by
carelessly dropping the chuck.
2. To replace the chuck, loosen the 3 set
screws as shown in figure 6.
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Replacement of Jaws
1. There are two types of jaws: the
internal jaws and external jaws.
Please note that the number of jaws
fit with the number inside the chuck’s
groove. Do not mix them together.
2. When you are going to mount the
jaws, mount them in ascending order.
When they are taken out, make sure
to take them out in descending order
(3-2-1) one by one. After you finish
this procedure, rotate the jaws to the
smallest diameter and check that the
three jaws are well fitted (see figure
7). If the jaws do not fit well together,
you will need to reassemble them
again.
3. When mounting a workpiece, it is
recommended that all three jaws are
loosened at the same time. This will
protect the threads inside.
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Compound Rest Adjustment
To adjust the compound rest, loosen
the two screws as shown in figure 8 (A).
After adjusting to the required angle,
tighten the screws.
Tailstock Rest Adjustment
To change position or replace the
tailstock, loosen the nut as shown in (A) of
figure 9.
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Replacement of Carbon Brushes
To replace, remove brush covers on
the motor cover (A) in figure 10-A, and the
right bottom side of speed controller as
shown in (B) of figure 10-B.
Tool Post Adjustment
Loosen the lever shown in (B) of
figure 11, the adjust the tool post position.
Once the adjustment is made, re-tighten
the lever. To replace the work cutter, loos-
en the screws (A) with the allen wrench
provided.
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 Automatic Feeding

Adjust the feeding direction selector

to the direction you desire. Press down
the handle (A) in figure 12, and continue
with the automatic feeding procedure.
When feeding, never try to change the
feeding direction.

Threading
Select the feeding direction selec-
tor to the thread direction desired. Then
press down handle (A) in figure 12 by
matching the right calibrations on the
thread dial indicator (B) and continue with
the automatic threading procedure. When
threading, never try to change the direc-
tion.

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 Operation
Start up
NOTE: Not following this start-up proce-
dure will cause the Lathe to immedi-
ately shutdown. This is an overload
protection feature for the circuit board
and motor.
1. Make sure that the Main Power
Switch (178), Forward-Off-Reverse
Switch (181) and the Variable Speed
Control Knob (180) are in their off
positions. The Variable Speed Control
Knob has an actual “0/Off” position
and will “click” when placed in the
3. Now move the Power Switch (178)
“Off” position.
NOTE: The lathe will not start-up un-
less the Variable Speed Control
Knob is turned to the “0/Off” posi-
tion before restarting. Attempting
to start the lathe with the Speed
Control Knob (180) set at any
speed other then “0/Off” or at-
tempting to start the lathe out of
sequence, will cause the fuse to
blow.
Guard (201) is in its operating posi-
tion over the Chuck (2). The Pin
(251) must be correctly seated in the
recess in the Rotating Plate (252) for
the lathe to work. See illustrations.
Pin (251) properly extended Rotating
into the recess, allowing Plate (252)
the lathe to operate.
Safety
Mechanism
to the “On” position (switch will turn
Red) and place the Forward-Off-
Reverse Switch (181) in the direction
needed. Then move the Variable
Speed Control Knob (180) to the
needed operating speed to start the
lathe.
Basic Operation

Guard (201)
Properly in place
Safety
Mechanism

2. The Guard (201) has a safety inter-
lock and the lathe will not operate
unless the guard is properly in
place. Install the guard if not already
done so. Check to ensure that the
1. Use the chuck to hold the workpiece
firmly (figure 13). Then, use the roll-
ing center to fix the other end. If you
change the rolling center to drilling

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 chuck you start your drilling immedi-
ately.

4. After adjusting the angle of the com-

2. Use the chuck to hold the workpiece
firmly and cutter to start lathe’s face
cutting (figure 14). The edge of the
cutter must be at the same height as
the center.
pound rest, you can do bevel cutting
(figure 16).
Set-Up Instructions for Threading
Gears
By changing the gear set-up it is pos-
sible to cut any thread size. The factory
set-up for Mini Lathe gears is as follows
(see illustration):
A
A

B
C
C B

3. By changing the tool post angle and D

adjusting the compound rest, you can
do internal cutting (figure 15). D

Positions A and C= 20T

Positions B & D= 80T
To change the thread size, use the
gear box settings shown on the table
that follows.

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Gear Settings for Various Thread A
A
Sizes B
B
Threads Gear Box Stud C C
Per Inch A B C D D
12 40 30
D
13 40 65 60 30
14 40 35
16 40 40 Example 2: To cut 38 threads per inch
18 40 45 (see illustration above), use 20T in
19 40 50 60 57 position A, 57T in position D, 50T in
20 40 50 position B, and 60T in position C.
22 40 55
Additional Set-Up Instructions for
24 40 60
Threading Gears
26 40 65
28 20 35 When the lathe is ON and the Spindle
32 20 40 is revolving, the threaded bar and
36 20 45 the Thread Dial Indicator will also be
revolving (see below).
38 20 50 60 57
40 20 50 Thread Dial Indicator
44 20 55
48 20 60
52 20 65

Indicator
A Housing
A

B B

D
D

Example 1: To cut 12 threads per inch

(see illustration above), use 40T in
position A, 30T in position D, and put
any other gear is position B to con-
nect A and D.

REV 09c

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 Top View
Thread Indicator Housing
Line the Alignment Mark up with the
Thread Dial Indicator before operation.
Move the cutting blade to the proper
position, and adjust the Thread Dial
Indicator to the desired mark. Pull
down the Handle and the Mini Lathe
starts threading automatically.
Remember: After thread cutting op-
eration is complete, change back to
the factory set-up gear setting:
Position A= 20T
Position B= 80T
Position C= 20T
Position D= 80T
Shutdown
1. Turn the Variable Speed Control
Knob (180) to the “0/Off” position first.
2. Then, flip the Forward-Off-Reverse
Switch (178) to the center, or Off,
position.
3. Turn off the Main Power Switch (178)
last.
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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 manufac-
turer and/or distributor expressly
states that all repairs and parts re-
placements 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 aris-
ing out of his or her installation of
replacement parts thereto.
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 PARTS LIST
Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty
1 Bed way 1 63 Nut M8 3
2 3 jaw chuck 1 64 Shaft 1
3 Spindle 1 65 Dial label 1
4 Screw M6 x 25 3 66 Set screw 1
6 Nut M6 5 67 Screw M6 x 16 10
7 Key 5 x 40 1 68 Dial indicator body 1
8 Key 4 x 8 2 69 Set screw M4 x 10 3
9 Screw M5 x 12 6 70 Apron 1
10 Cover 2 71 Gib strip 1
11 Ball bearing 80206 2 72 Washer 2
12 Spacer 2 73 Screw M4 x 8 2
13 Headstock casting 1 74 Shaft 1
14 H/L gear 21T/29T 1 75 Half nut base 1
15 Spacer 1 76 Angle block 1
16 Spur gear 45T 1 77 Screw M4 x 10 2
17 Nut M27 x 1.5 2 78 Groove cam 1
18 Set screw M5 x 8 1 79 Handle 1
19 Steel ball 5 2 80 Shaft 1
20 Compression spring 3 81 Feeding gear 11T/54T 1
21 Set screw M6 x 8 3 82 Feeding gear 24T 1
22 Retaining ring 12 2 83 Screw M6 x 10 4
23 Ball bearing 6201Z 2 84 Wheel 2
24 H/L gear 12T/20T 1 85 Knob 2
25 Parallel key 4 x 45 1 86A Handle big 1
26 H/L gear shaft 1 86B Handle small 1
27 Pulley 1 87 Dial 2
28 Retaining ring 10 2 88 Bracket 1
29 Timing belt L136 1 89 Feeding screw 1
30 Shifting fork 1 90 Nut M5 4
31 Shifting arm 1 91 Screw M6 x 12 6
32 Shifting knob 1 92 Slide plate 2
33 Shifting lever 1 93 Saddle 1
34 Shifting grip 1 94 Gib strip 1
35 Handle 1 95 Feeding nut imperial 1
36 Handle mount 1 96 Swivel disk 1
37 Spring 1 97 Screw M8 x 20 6
38 Indicator 1 98 Nut M4 6
39 Pinion 25T 1 99 Screw M4 x 16 3
40 Support screw 2 100 Cross slide 1
41 Pinion 20T 1 101 Screw M5 x 10 2
42 Fixed cover 1 102 Screw M4 x 8 1
43 Screw M6 x 20 2 105 Compound rest (B) 1
45 Gear 45T 1 106 Screw M4 x 14 3
46 Shaft 1 107 Gib strip 1
47 Parallel key 3 x 8 1 108 Compound rest (A) 1
48 Mount 1 109 Position pin 1
49 Screw M5 x 18 2 110 Screw M6 x 25 8
50 Gear 20T 2 111 Clamping lever 1
51 Washer M6 6 112 Tool rest 1
52 Screw M6 x 8 2 113 Stud M10 x 65 1
53 Cover 1 114 Cross feed screw 1
54 Screw M5 x 45 2 115 Bracket 1
55 Thread cutting chart 1 116 Screw M4 x 12 2
56 Screw M5 x 8 12 119 Nut M18 2
57 Washer M4 2 120 Model label 1
58 Bushing w/key 1 121 Dial indicator label 1
59 Gear 80T 2 122 Switch label 1
60 Shaft 1 123 Control box 1
61 Support plate 1 124 Plug w/cord 1
62 Washer 8 3 *Not shown on Assembly Diagrams.

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 PARTS LIST (Continued)
Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty
125 Rubber foot 4 192 Spring washer 2
126 Chip tray 1 193 Screw M8 x 55 2
127 Bracket 1 194 Screw M4 x 38 1
128 Key M3 x 16 1 195 Nut M4 1
129 Lead screw 1 196 Tailstock plate 1
131 Bracket 1 197 Screw M5 x 16 1
133 Screw M3 x 10 3 198 Flange 1
134 Rack 1 199 Screw M5 x 25 1
135 Clamp plate 1 200 Key 3 x 12 1
136 Washer M10 1 201 Chuck Guard 1
137 Screw M5 x 16 1 202 Hinge 1
138 Tailstock casting 1 205 Spring washer 6 1
139 Tailstock screw 1 206 Big washer 6 1
140 Bracket 1 207 Spring 1
141 Screw M4 x 10 2 208 Washer 6 1
142 Tailstock quill 1 209 Screw M3 x 4 4
143 Center 1 210 Switch cover 1
144 Stud M8 x 40 1 211 Screw M5 x 16 2
145 Clamp 1 212 Fixed cover 1
146 Handle 1 235 Protective cover 1
148 Pulley 1 236 Slotted screw 1
150 Motor 1 237 Compression spring 1
151 Cover 1 238 Slotted Screw M6 x 30 1
152 Cable Roller 1 239 Small washer 6 1
153 Rear splash guard 1 240 Hexagon nut M6 1
154 F/N/R label 1 251 Round pin 1
155 High-low label 1 252 Rotate plate 1
156 top warning label 1 253 Screw 2.9 x 4.5 2
157* Gear 30T 1 254 Cover 1
158* Gear 35T 1 255 Microswitch 1
159* Gear 40T 2 256 Dustproof sleeve 1
160* Gear 45T 1 257 Protective cover for leadscrew 1
161* Gear 50T 1 258 Screw M5 x 8 3
162* Gear 55T 1 265 Spring washer 6 2
163* Gear 57T 1 266 Big washer 6 2
164* Gear 60T 1 267 Screw M6 x 25 2
165* Gear 65T 1 268 Nut M10 1
166* External jaws (set) 1 269 Screw M5 x 14 1
167* 3 - jaw chuck key 1 270 Leadscrew support 1
170 Screw M4 x 8 1 271 Nut M4 2
171 Clamp block 1 272 Protective cover 1
172 Check ring 8 1 273 Screw M4 x 6 2
173 Screw M5 x 10 4 300 Screw 1
174 Protector 1 301 Label 1
175 Screw M5 x 10 2 302 Label 1
176 Nut M6 2 303 Plate 1
177 Screw M6 x 25 2 304 Screw M6 x 12 1
178 Power switch 1 310* Oil can 1
179 Fuse box 1 311* L hex wrench set S: 3,4,5,6 1
180 Variable speed control knob 1 312* Double end wrench 8-10 1
181 Forward/off/reverse switch 1 313* Double end wrench 14-17 1
182 PC board 1 314* Fuse 1
184 Screw M5 x 10 1 315* Package box 1
185 Spring washer 5 1 316* Foamed plastics box 1
186 Washer 5 1 317* Instruction Manual 1
187 Key 3*16 1 318* Carbon brush set 1
188 Spacer 1 *Not shown on Assembly Diagrams.
190 Spring 2
191 Washer 8 1

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 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM (Continued)

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 avail-
able individually as replacement parts.

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 Wiring DIAGRAM

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 Limited 1 year / 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 for a period
of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped),
and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship. Har-
bor 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 equipment). 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 con-
sequential 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.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353

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