Central Machinery 98676 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Central Machinery 98676 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

14” x 43” wood lathe with stand

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14" X 43" WOOD LATHE
SET up AND OpErATINg INSTrucTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
WITH STAND
Model
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  • Page 1 Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DEFINITION OF TErMS ...11 ADJuSTMENTS ...13 OpErATINg INSTrucTIONS ...13 MAINTENANcE AND SErVIcINg ...15 TrOuBLESHOOTINg ...16 pArTS LIST ...17 pLEASE rEAD THE FOLLOWINg cArEFuLLY ...17 ASSEMBLY DIAgrAM ...18 WIrINg DIAgrAM ...19 WArrANTY INFOrMATION ...19 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. NOTIcE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. cAuTION, without...
  • Page 4 SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 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.
  • Page 5: Lathe Safety Warnings

    Lathe Safety Warnings Maintain labels and nameplates on the Lathe. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Do not run the Lathe without its cov- ers and guards in place. SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
  • Page 6 Do not reach across the Lathe while it is running. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines. Do not use the Lathe if it is off-bal- ance, or the workpiece is not properly centered. Only feed workpiece into a cutting tool against the direction of rotation.
  • Page 7: Grounding

    SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. of electric shock. (See 3-prong plug and Outlet.) The grounding prong in the plug is...
  • Page 8: Symbology

    12.1 – 16.0 16.1 – 20.0 * Based on limiting the line TABLE A voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes. SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. n 0 xxxx/min. SpEcIFIcATIONS Electrical Requirements Lathe Type...
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBLY INSTrucTIONS...
  • Page 10 (47) puSH OuT rOD (22) FIgurE D FAcEpLATE To install the Digital Readout (79), use the two Screws (80). (See Figure F.) SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. WOODSTOcK (NOT INcLuDED) puSH OuT rOD (22) FIgurE E ScrEWS (80) The Lathe is now assembled.
  • Page 11: Work Area Set Up

    The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction. The Lathe will need to be located on a surface capable of bearing the com- bined weight of the Lathe and intend- ed workpieces.
  • Page 12: Adjustments

    Swing: A dimension representing the largest diameter workpiece that a lathe can rotate. The 14” x 43” Lathe has a 14-5/8” swing, meaning that the maximum size workpiece that can ro- tate without hitting the bed is 14-5/8”...
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    Lathe off, move the Power Switch to the “OFF” position. To lock the Power Switch in the “OFF” position, remove the Safety Switch and store it in a safe location. (See Figure I.) SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ANguLAr SETTINg ASSY.
  • Page 14 Wheel (67) end. Use the Push Out Rod (22) to remove the center cup or to drill holes through the center of a workpiece. (See Figure L.) SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SpEED cONTrOL LEVEr (48-4)
  • Page 15: Maintenance And Servicing

    MAINTENANcE AND SErVIcINg Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. FrOM AccIDENTAL OpErATION: Turn the power Switch (71) of the Lathe to its “OFF” position HANDLE ASSY.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Lathe will not turn on. Lathe will not turn off. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Lathe. pLEASE rEAD THE FOLLOWINg cArEFuLLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY.
  • Page 17: Parts List

    CLAMP NUT M4 "C"RING TURNING BASE BAFFLE SCREW HEX WRENCH BOLT-A CLAMP-A HEX NUT ANGULAR SETTING ASSEMBLY SCREW SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. pArTS LIST Q’TY DEScrIpTION WRENCH GEAR ASSEMBLY 48-1 SPRING BASE 48-2 KNOB 48-3 BOLT...
  • Page 18: Assembly Diagram

    ASSEMBLY DIAgrAM SKU 98676 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18...
  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    LIMITED 1 YEAr / 90 DAY WArrANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and dura- bility standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of pur- chase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped), and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship.

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