Harbor Freight Tools 65345 Adjustments, See Figure D, To Adjust The Spindle Speed RPM

smaller than this can pass through the Spindle to work on longer pieces.

Swing: A dimension representing the largest diameter workpiece that a lathe can rotate. The 10” x 18” Lathe means the maximum size workpiece that can rotate without hitting the Bed is 10” in diameter.

Tailstock: Assembly that slides along the ways and can be locked in place. Used to hold long workpieces in place or to mount a drill chuck.

Tailstock Handwheel: Moves the Tailstock in and out.

Tool Rest: A device mounted on the compound that holds the cutting tool.

Turning: A lathe operation that re- moves wood from the outside diam- eter of the workpiece.

Ways: Surface along the top of the Bed on which the Tailstock rides. The ways are aligned with the centerline of the lathe.

ADJUSTMENTS

2.Loosen the Motor Mount Screw (27).

(See Figure D.)

FIGURE D

MOTOR MOUNT SCREW (27)

To Adjust The Spindle Speed (RPM):

To prevent serious injury, make sure the Lathe’s Power Switch (46) is in its “OFF” position and the machine is unplugged

from its electrical outlet.

1.Loosen the Belt Tension Screw (33). Then move the Belt Tension Lever (31) to release tension from the Drive Belt (26). (See Figure C.)

3.Open the Back Lid (20) and Side Lid (63).

(See Figures E and F, next page.)

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