Harbor Freight Tools 43681 manual Maintenance, Troubleshooting Probable Cause Remedy

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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.

1.Frequently blow out any dust accumulation inside the motor.

2.A coat of automotive wax to the bed will help keep the surfaces clean, and allow the tool rest and tailstock to move freely.

3.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

Replace defective parts.

 

damaged power cord.

 

 

Burned out motor

Have a qualified technician re-

 

 

place the motor.

Lathe slows down while

V-belt loose.

Adjust tension.

turning.

 

 

Tailstock rocks back

Adjusting screw is too loose.

Adjust screw.

and forth excessively.

 

 

Burning at tailstock end.

Live center binding or dead

Check bearing on live center.

 

center not lubricated.

Add lubrication if using dead

 

 

center.

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY: NETHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR 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 ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACE- MENT PARTS THERETO.

SKU 43681

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents 12 x 37 Gap Bed Lathe For technical questions or replacement parts, please callSwing Over Gap SpecificationsMax. Tool Shank Size 3/4 x 3/4 Lathe Bit Swing Over BedSKU For technical questions, please call Special Warnings when using this Bench Lathe Parts references in this text Reference DescriptionIs SKU 95647 sold separately Unpacking, Assembly, and Set upComplete Assembly First find a suitable location for your lathe1704 Inside the Gear Box HeadstockQuick Change Gearbox Speed and Power ControlsPower Switch Speed and Direction ControlsSKU For technical questions, please call Tool Post Compound Slide Follow Rest Overall Lubrication Lubrication Headstock LubricationTroubleshooting Probable Cause Remedy MaintenancePage SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call Page SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call SKU For technical questions, please call Limited 90 day/1 year warranty