belt to allow the operator to change speeds and can be used like a clutch during operation. See photograph below.

Direction Switch

Belt

Tension

Lever

Do not change the Direction Switch

rotation while running Lathe.

Feed Rate

1.The Feed Rate Lever (above) chang- es the number of threads-per-inch (TPI) that can be cut. The plate on the machine and the following charts list typical settings.

Feed rate portion of machine plate

 

40

 

80

a

40

c

127

 

b

 

Lever

9

1

9

1

1

a

28

28

28

28

45

b

80

80

60

60

60

c

80

80

120

120

120

Feed

0.0023

0.004

0.005

0.008

0.013

2.During metric thread cutting the half nut must remain engaged through entire threading process. The thread dial cannot be utilized.

SKU 45861

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

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Harbor Freight Tools 45861 operating instructions Direction Switch Belt Tension Lever