Harbor Freight Tools 45861 Lathe User Manual


 
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stock barrel should protrude about
1/2’’ and not more than 3’’.
To remove the Live Center, back the 2.
tailstock barrel all the way into the
casting. The Live Center will pop out;
catch it when it comes out to avoid
damaging it.
Steady Rest
The steady rest supports long, small 1.
diameter stock that otherwise could
not be turned. The steady rest can
also replace the tailstock to allow for
cutting tool access at the outboard
end of the workpiece.
To mount the Steady Rest, secure the 2.
bedway from below with the locking
plate, and use setscrews to secure it
in place.
Follow Rest
The follow rest is used with small 1.
diameter stock to prevent the work-
piece from ‘’springing’’ under pres-
sure from the turning tool.
The follow rest is secured to the 2.
saddle with two cap screws.
Spindle Speeds
The rotation speed of the headstock 1.
is controlled by the position of the
belts on the pulleys. The cover on
the end of the headstock must be
removed to access them. Refer to the
following chart (or the plate on the
headstock) to determine which belt
combinations produce what speeds.
The speed settings on this machine
are 120, 320, 420, 620, 1130 and
2200 RPM. See photograph, chart
and diagram below.
A
B
C
Idle Pulley
Speed 120 320 420 620 1130 2200
Settings BC1 BC2 AC1 BC3 AC2 AC3
C
B
A
1
2
3
The Belt Tension Lever on the top 2.
of the headstock, loosens the drive
belt to allow the operator to change
speeds and can be used like a clutch
during operation. See photograph
below.