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Harbor Freight Tools 98676 manual

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    14” X 43” WOOD LA THE WITH ST AND Model 98676 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight T ools ® . 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 9301 1 Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. [...]

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    Page 2 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ......................................................3 GROUNDING ..............................................................................................7 EXTENSION CORDS ..............................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning pro- cedures. W rite the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual (or month and year of purchase if product has no num- ber). Keep [...]

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    Page 4 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Unmodied plugs and matching out - lets will reduce risk of electric shock. A void body contact with grounded b. surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain[...]

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    Page 5 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. tool or these instructions to oper- ate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Check for e. misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’ s operation. [...]

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    Page 6 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare 14. to begin work before turning on the tool. Do not reach across the Lathe while it 15. is running. Industrial applications must follow 16. OSHA guidelines. Do not use the Lathe if it is off-bal- 17. ance, or the workpiece is not properly ce[...]

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    Page 7 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. GROUNDING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEA TH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualied 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 pro[...]

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    Page 8 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. least the minimum wire size required. (See T able A.) If you are using one extension cord 4. for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. (See T able A.) If you are using an extension cord 5. outdoors, make sure it[...]

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    Page 9 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FIGURE B F ACEPLA TE (2) WRENCH (47) PUSH OUT ROD (22) HEADSTOCK SPUR (3) UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as [...]

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    Page 10 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T o use the Headstock Spur (3) and 4. T o install the Headstock Spur (3) 4. and T ailstock Spur (61), remove the Faceplate (2) from the Headstock Spindle (4) using the Push Out Rod (22) and Wrench (47). Insert the Headstock Spur into the Spindle hole. then insert the T ailstock [...]

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    Page 1 1 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. WORK AREA SET UP Designate a work area that is clean 1. and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction. The Lathe will need to be located on 2. a surface capable of bearing the com- bined weight of the Lathe and intend- e[...]

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    Page 12 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Gib: An adjustable length of steel or brass with a diamond shaped cross- section that engages one side of the dovetail slide. Used to adjust the dovetail for optimum tightness and to compensate for wear . Headstock: The main casting mounted on the left end of the bed where the s[...]

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    Page 13 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FIGURE H ECCENTRIC ROD (25) ANGULAR SETTING ASSY . (45) OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The Lathe features a yellow Safety 1. Switch on the Power Switch (71) to prevent unauthorized use. T o turn the Lathe on, plug the Power Cord (76) into the nearest 120 volt, ground- ed, electrical ou[...]

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    Page 14 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FIGURE J FIGURE K SPEED CONTROL LEVER (48-4) SPEED LABEL (49) Loosen the T ailstock Lock Handle 8. (59) to move the T ailstock (65). Push the T ailstock to the desired position on the Bed (38). Then retighten the T ailstock Lock Handle to lock the T ail- stock in position. (See [...]

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    Page 15 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FIGURE M TOOL REST (60) EXTENSION TOOL REST (58) HANDLE ASSY . (57) HANDLE ASSY . (57) HANDLE ASSY . (57) TOOL REST BODY (56) 15. The T ool Rest (60) can also be repo- sitioned to the Extension T ool Rest (58) for use on outboard turnings. (See Figure N.) IMPORT ANT : Make sure [...]

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    Page 16 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Quality of cut is poor . Cutting tool is above workpiece 1. center line. Lathe speed too slow . 2. Cutting tool is dull. 3. Cutting too aggressively . 4. Lower cutting tool to center line 1. of workpiece. Increase lathe sp[...]

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    Page 17 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 1 HEADSTOCK 1 2 F ACEPLA TE 1 3 HEADSTOCK SPUR 1 4 SPINDLE 1 5 KEY 1 6 BEARING 2 7 "C"RING 2 8 SPRING 1 9 BRACKET-SHIFTING LEVER 1 10 "C"RING 1 11 "C"RING 1 12 "C"RING 1 13 MOTOR 1 14 KEY 1 15 SCREW 1 16 [...]

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    Page 18 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM[...]

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    Page 19 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Record Product’ s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number , record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W A[...]