Harbor Freight Tools 43681 Lathe User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove plug from electrical
outlet before performing any maintenance work on the lathe.
Frequently blow out any dust accumulation inside the motor.
A coat of automotive wax to the bed will help keep the surfaces clean, and allow the
tool rest and tailstock to move freely.
If the power cord is damaged, worn, or cut in any way have it replaced by a qualified
electrician right away.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Motor will not run Defective ON/OFF switch or
damaged power cord.
Replace defective parts.
Burned out motor Have a qualified technician re-
place the motor.
Lathe slows down while
turning.
V-belt loose. Adjust tension.
Tailstock rocks back
and forth excessively.
Adjusting screw is too loose. Adjust screw.
Burning at tailstock end. Live center binding or dead
center not lubricated.
Check bearing on live center.
Add lubrication if using dead
center.
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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS
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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 MANUFACTURER A ND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES
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REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACE-
MENT PARTS THERETO.