Harbor Freight Tools 44859 operating instructions Installation, Operation, Controls

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Installation

1.Carefully place the Lathe on a sturdy, level work table with sufficient light.

2.Use appropriate hardware (not included) in the mounting holes of the lathe base, to properly secure the lathe. The work table must also be properly mounted to the floor.

3.Before operation, verify that the slide, worktable, and spindle can move, and are not locked in place.

4.Clean machine with nonflammable solvent and oil the machine according to the lubrication requirements (see Lubrication section) before running the machine.

Operation

This 8 x 12 inch Lathe is capable of machining metal and nonmetallic stock by cutting, drilling, and milling. It can cut circular surfaces, both inside and out, cones, mill planes or grooves, and other cutting functions depending on the tools used. It can also create SAE

and metric threads.

 

B

 

 

Controls

 

A

 

 

 

E

F

 

 

 

H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D C G

NOTE: The Splash Guard shown in the photo above is not included. It can be ordered using SKU 26962.

 

ITEM

NAME

USAGE

ASSY NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Reversing Switch

Change rotation direction of the spindle

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

Master Switch

Turn machine power On and Off

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

Turn Lever

Moves saddle transversely

500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

Turn Lever

Moves saddle longitudinally

600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Straight Lever

Clamps the square tool rest

400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

Straight Lever

Moves the square tool rest carriage longitudinally

400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

Straight Lever

Controls apron clasp nut

600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

Straight Lever

Controls tailstock sleeve

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

Turn Lever

Moves tailstock sleeve longitudinally

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SKU 44859

 

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Contents Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts, please callSafety Warnings and Precautions SpecificationsRead all instructions before using this tool Save This ManualPage Unpacking Controls InstallationOperation Cutting Procedures Lathe Safety PrecautionsMachining Threads Machining CylindersMachining Cones Page Rest Accessories MaintenanceGeneral LubricationPart to be Lubricated Lube Point Lubrication PointsSKU Item # Name QTY Remarks Headstock Parts ListMotor and Pulley Drive Parts List Headstock Assembly DrawingItem # Name QTY Remarks Motor and Pulley Drive Assembly Drawing Bed Parts List Bed Assembly Drawing Tailstock Parts List Tailstock Assembly Drawing Rest Parts List Rest Assembly Drawing Saddle Parts List Saddle Assembly Drawing Apron Parts List Apron Assembly Drawing Gear Box Parts List Gear Box Assembly Drawing Drive System Parts List Item # Name Roller Bearing Parts List Drive System and Roller Bearing Assembly Drawing For technical questions and replacement parts, please call Limited 1 year / 90 Day warranty