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2. Do not attempt to use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool’s capacity. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 3. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its in- tended function.
AWG rating. Every cord must meet the AWG rating. Use the chart below to determine what AWG rating is required for your situation. Cord length is rated in feet. Harbor Freight Tools can supply UL listed and outdoor rated extension cords in multiple AWG ratings if needed.
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Do not discard any packing material until the Mini Lathe is fully assembled and operational. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353. Be sure you have all parts described in the parts listing on page .
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 on, the Power Lamp (#2) will remain on. Check to see that the lathe operates normally.
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. SKU #33684 If the jaws do not fit well together, you will need to reassemble them again.
(figure 13 below). Then, use the rolling center to fix the other end. If you change the rolling center to drilling chuck you start your drilling immediately. SKU #33684 Threading Select the feeding direction selector to the thread direction desired. Then press down...
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4. After adjusting the angle of the compound rest, you can do bevel cutting (figure 16). Set-Up Instructions for Threading Gears By changing the gear set-up it is possible to cut any thread size. The factory set-up for Mini Lathe gears is as follows (see illustration below): To change the thread size, use the gear box settings shown on the table on the next page.
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D, and put any other gear is position B to connect A and D. Example: To cut 38 threads per inch (see illustration above), use 20T in position A, 57T in position D, 50T in position B, and 60T in position C. SKU #33684 Threads Per Inch...
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Additional Set-Up Instructions for Threading Gears When the lathe is ON and the Spindle is revolving, the threaded bar and the Thread Dial Indicator will also be revolving (see below). Indicator Housing Top View Thread Indicator Housing Move the cutting blade to the proper position, and adjust theThread Dial Indicator to the desired mark.