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GEAR HEAD GAP BED LATHE 65044 Model 66164 SET uP AnD OPERATinG inSTRucTiOnS unless noted otherwise, SKu 66164 - 13” x 40” Lathe - shown throughout this manual. Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product.
PARTS LiST AnD ASSEMBLY 66164 AccESSORiES ....... 8 DiAGRAM i - cOnTROL SWiTcH 31 unPAcKinG ........8 PARTS LiST J - 65044 GEARBOx .. 32 ASSEMBLY DiAGRAM J - 65044 HOiSTinG & inSTALLATiOn ..9 GEARBOx ........33 PRODucT FEATuRES &...
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ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. mounting, and any other conditions Also use face or dust mask if cutting that may affect its operation. A guard operation is dusty. Everyday eye- SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 66164...
Maintain labels and nameplates on designed to filter out microscopic the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or miss- SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 66164...
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 SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 66164...
125 V~ REWiRinG Only a qualified electrician should rewire this lathe to operate on 125 V~ power. SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 66164...
Remove is designed for use with these Gear Head Gap the coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus- Bed Lathes (both sku 65044 and 66164). For based degreaser. Avoid chlorine-based shipping efficiency, Rear Panel of the Lathe Stand is packed with this Lathe.
To prevent damage, do not place lifting straps across the Slides. (See Figure A.) SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 66164...
Feed Lever is used to change the only slightly in small increments. FiGuRE c 111A 114A 118A 112A 113A 100A not Shown. 115A 116A 117A controls for 66164 OnLY. SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 66164...
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Arbor threads. (i.e., when cutting a shaft Shaft (49A) using a threaded connec- with 10 T.P.I., engage the Half Nuts tion. (56C, 57C) at any number on the SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11 66164...
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It is critical that the cen- terpoint of the workpiece be exactly aligned with the center of rotation of the Arbor Shaft for accurate turning. SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 66164...
65044 Exclusive controls cAuTiOn: To prevent damage: Stop the spindle before adjusting the controls. Thread/Feed Selector Feed Rate Levers Use Thread/Feed Selector to select threading or feeding. Position the Lead / Feed Lever (100A) to the Left for feeding. Center position is neutral.
Make sure all levers and controls are tight and in the proper position. Turn the Emergency Switch (112A) clockwise. Then press the Power Switch (11A) to start the Lathe. SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 66164...
Drain Plug on the underside of the pressing in the middle with your Headstock. After draining, replace finger. You should be able to de- the Drain Plug and refill with clean SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 66164...
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Lathe. Check before each use to ensure the machine is properly lubricated. (See Figure G.) FiGuRE G - LuBRicATiOn POinTS OiL FiLL cAP OiL GAuGE SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 66164...
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. SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18...
Ball (#6) Screw (M6 x 6) Spring (6 x 1 x 16) Apron Case Screw (M8 x 12) Worm Frame Screw (M6 x 45) Limit Block Boss Screw Washer SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23 66164...
PARTS LiST AnD ASSEMBLY DiAGRAM D - BED Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. Lathe Bed Bracket Rack Gear Screw Chip Pan Screw Washer Screw SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 25 66164...
Screw (M6 x 25) Screw Compound Rest Screw Shaft Screw (M6 x 12) Tool Post Nut (M6) Screw Screw Collar Bearing (8101) Boss Bracket Clamp Lever Bearing (8101) Index Ring Spring SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 29 66164...
Gear Screw Gear Spring Plate Springboard Plate note: Some parts need to be ordered us- Live ing the codes shown on the diagram Lever instead of these part numbers. SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 34 66164...
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 SKU 65044 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 37...
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