Central Machinery 65044 Installation manual

GEAR HEAD
GAP BED LATHE
Model
65044
66164
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unless noted otherwise, SKU 66164 - 13” x 40” Lathe - shown throughout this manual.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ............................ 3
GENERAL TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS......................................3
LATHE SAFETY WARNINGS ............5
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ..... 6
125 V~ REWIRING......................... 7
SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 8
65044 ACCESSORIES .......................8
66164 ACCESSORIES .......................8
UNPACKING .................................. 8
HOISTING & INSTALLATION........ 9
PRODUCT FEATURES &
OPERATING GUIDE.................. 10
66164 EXCLUSIVE CONTROLS......13
65044 EXCLUSIVE CONTROLS......14
STARTING ........................................15
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE.. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING......................18
PARTS LISTS AND DIAGRAMS . 19
PARTS LIST A - HEAD STOCK .......19
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM A - HEAD
STOCK........................................... 21
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM B - CHANGE GEAR ....22
PARTS LIST C - APRON..................23
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM C - APRON. 24
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM D - BED........................25
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM E - BED & DRIVE ........26
PARTS LIST F - SADDLE ................27
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM F - SADDLE28
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM G - TOOL POST...........29
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM H - TAILSTOCK ........... 30
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM I - CONTROL SWITCH 31
PARTS LIST J - 65044 GEARBOX ..32
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM J - 65044
GEARBOX .....................................33
PARTS LIST K - 66164 GEARBOX . 34
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM K - 66164
GEARBOX .....................................35
WIRING DIAGRAMS.................... 36
ELECTRIC PANEL CONNECTION ..36
CONNECTION BETWEEN
ELECTRIC PANEL & OUTSIDE
COMPONENTS..............................36
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC .............37
LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY
WARRANTY .............................. 37

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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in1.
working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND2.
WRENCHES. Form habit of check-
ing to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-3.
tered areas and benches invite ac-
cidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS EN-4.
VIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools
in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors5.
should be kept safe distance from
work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF6.
with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.

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DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the7.
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool8.
or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(240 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
50’ 100’ 200’ 300’
0 – 6 18 16 16 14
6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12
10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.
TABLE A
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.9.
Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and over-
heating. Table A shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not10.
wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recom-
mended. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.11.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eye-
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a12.
vise to hold work when practical. It’s
safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper13.
footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.14.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-15.
vicing; when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the
like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-16.
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in off position before plug-
ging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-17.
RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for
recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious18.
injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before19.
further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and per-
form its intended function – check for
alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions
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or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work20.
into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING21.
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
Lathe Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Lathe
Wear eye protection.1.
Do not wear gloves, necktie, or loose2.
clothing.
Tighten all locks before operating.3.
The use of accessories or attach-4.
ments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of
injury to persons.
When servicing use only identical5.
replacement parts.
Only use safety equipment that has6.
been approved by an appropriate
standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breath-
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-
proved for the specic hazards in the
work area.
Industrial applications must follow7.
OSHA guidelines.
Maintain labels and nameplates on8.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare9.
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
People with pacemakers should10.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-
mented – it prevents sustained elec-
trical shock.
Some dust created by power sand-11.
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities, contains
chemicals known [to the State of Cali-
fornia] to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
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particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on12.
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and in-13.
structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Re-
peated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related
injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regu-1.
larly or for an extended period should
rst be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
white or blue ngers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.
tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration4.
when there is a choice between dif-
ferent processes.
Include vibration-free periods each5.
day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while6.
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool7.
as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM
INCORRECT GROUNDING
WIRE CONNECTION
READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:

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1. This tool is intended for use on a
circuit that has an outlet that looks
like the one illustrated above in 250
V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The
tool has a grounding plug that looks
like the plug illustrated above in 250
V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. Make
sure the tool is connected to an outlet
having the same conguration as
the plug. No adapter is available or
should be used with this tool. If the
tool must be reconnected for use
on a different type of electric circuit,
the reconnection should be made by
qualied service personnel; and after
reconnection, the tool should comply
with all local codes and ordinances.
The 250 V~ plug does not come pre-2.
installed and will need to be installed
by a certied electrician.
The plug above is for use on a 15 A3.
circuit. A different 250 V~ plug and
outlet combination may be used, pro-
vided it is rated to handle the electri-
cal requirements of the tool and is
installed by a certied electrician.
125 V~ REWIRING
Only a qualied electrician should 1.
rewire this lathe to operate on 125 V~
power.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams at end of2.
manual.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 65044 66164
Electrical
Requirements
110/220 V~ ; 60 Hz ; 17/8.5 A
Pre-Wired to 220 V~
Fuses Fast Acting 2 A (Left)
Fast Acting 1 A (Right)
Lathe Type Metal Working
Motor Speed 1720 RPM
Spindle Speeds 60 to 1550 RPM (18 Speed)
Spindle Taper MT-5
Spindle Bore 1-1/2”
Drive Method V-Belts and Pulleys
V-Belt Markings
B787 L1827
2007-01 (0)
1235-133
Swing Over Bed 12” 13”
Swing Over Gap 18-1/2” 16-1/4”
Center to Center 36” 40-3/4”
Tool Slide Travel 3-1/2” 3”
Tailstock Quill Travel 3-3/4” 4”
Tailstock Quill Taper MT-3
Threading Capacity Inch = 40
Metric = 29
Inch = 32
Metric = 22
Tool Post Capacity 3/4” 1”
Tool Post Style 4-Way
Mounting Holes Headstock: 3/8” Diameter (Qty. 4)
Tailstock: 3/8” Diameter (Qty. 2)
65044 ACCESSORIES
Description Qty.
Hex Key Set (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm) 1
Tool Box 1
Oil Dropper 1
Exterior Clamping Chuck Jaws (3 pc set) 1
Gear Set 1
Faceplate 1
Slotted Screwdriver 1
Phillips Screwdriver 1
#3 Dead Center 2
#3 Liver Center 1
Drill Chuck and Adapter 1
Tool Post Wrench 1
8” 4-jaw Chuck with Wrench 1
8” 4-jaw Chuck with Wrench 1
66164 ACCESSORIES
Description Qty.
3-Jaw Chuck (Installed on Lathe) 1
4-Jaw Independent Chuck 1
Center Rest (Installed on Lathe) 1
Follow Rest (Installed on Lathe) 1
Face Plate 1
Tool Box 1
L-Style Hex Key Set
(10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, and 1.5 mm) 1
Center Sleeve with #5 Exterior Morse Taper
& #3 Interior Morse Taper 1
#3 Live Center Morse Taper 1
#3 Dead Center Morse Taper 1
Exterior Clamping Chuck Jaw 3
Pressure Oil Gun 1
T-Handle Chuck Key 2
L-Style Chuck Key 1
Double-Ended 8mm & 10mm Wrench 1
Double-Ended 12mm & 14mm Wrench 1
Double-Ended 17mm & 19mm Wrench 1
T-Handle Female 10mm Square Drive 1
Adjustable Wrench 1
Phillips Head Screwdriver 1
Slot Head Screwdriver 1
25-Tooth Gear 2
49-Tooth Gear 1
71-Tooth Gear 1
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
The unpainted surfaces of the Lathe
are coated with a waxy oil to protect them
from corrosion during shipment. Remove
the coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-
based degreaser. Avoid chlorine-based
solvents since they will damage the paint.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagrams near
the end of this manual.
Note: Lathe Stand (either sku 65045 or 66165)
is designed for use with these Gear Head Gap
Bed Lathes (both sku 65044 and 66164). For
shipping efciency, Rear Panel of the Lathe Stand
is packed with this Lathe.
REV 10a
Rear Panel (7) of
the Lathe Stand
65045/66165.

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HOISTING & INSTALLATION
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
NOTE: This Lathe is about 1,058 lb.
Hoisting and installation will require
additional personnel and a proper lift-
ing device.
Designate a work area that has a1.
clean, dry, well-lit, at, and level oor
surface capable of supporting the
Lathe, stand, workpieces, and any
additional tools and equipment. The
work area must not allow access by
children or pets to prevent injury and
distraction.
The Lathe will need to be located on2.
a stand, or workbench, capable of
bearing the combined weight of the
Lathe and intended workpieces. The
surface must be able to withstand the
vibration generated by the Lathe dur-
ing operation.
Bolt the stand to the oor before plac-3.
ing the Lathe on the stand.
FIGURE A
CENTER
OF
GRAVITY
4. If you will hoist the Lathe with a single
point hoist, observe the center of
gravity. To prevent damage, do not
place lifting straps across the Slides.
(See Figure A.)
Raise the Lathe slightly up from the5.
oor surface, making sure the Lathe
is properly balanced. Then remove
the six Screws (5D), Washers (9D),
and Nuts (10D) which secure the
Lathe to its Chip Pan (8D).
Set the Chip Pan upon the stand.6.
Use the six mounting holes in the
Chip Pan as a template to mark the
locations where six 3/8” diameter
holes will be drilled into the stand.
Temporarily remove the Chip Pan
from the stand. Then drill the six 3/8”
holes in the stand. Check to make
sure no obstructions are in the drilling
path.
Set the Chip Pan (8D) back onto the7.
stand, aligning its six mounting holes
with the six previously drilled holes in
the stand. Lift and lower the Lathe
onto the Chip Pan, aligning its six
mounting holes with the six holes in
the Chip Pan and stand.
Use six 3/8” diameter Screws of8.
appropriate length with Washers
and Nuts (none included) to secure
the Lathe and Chip Pan (8D) to the
stand.
The Lathe must be completely level,9.
left-to-right and front-to-back, or the
Lathe will not rotate properly and
may become damaged. If necessary,
loosen the 3/8” diameter mounting
Screws and use angled iron level-
ers (not included) to level the Lathe.
Tighten the Screws.
Route the Power Cord to reach the10.
work area without creating a tripping
hazard or exposing the power cord to
possible damage.

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PRODUCT FEATURES &
OPERATING GUIDE
Note: Refer to Figure C for control loca-
tions.
FIGURE B
Spindle Speed Chart
123
A60 Hz 270 1400 800
50 Hz 250 1500 850
B60 Hz 75 360 220
50 Hz 50 325 200
C60 Hz 200 1000 600
50 Hz 150 950 540
Spindle Speed Chart
60
Hz
I II
123123
A 320 1550 950 220 1150 700
B 90 430 260 60 300 200
C 240 1200 725 180 890 525
A
B
C
1
2
3
89A
1. Shifter Controls (89A): The Spindle
speed can be controlled by setting
the two Shifter Controls. Refer to the
Chart on the Headstock to determine
the proper setting for the desired
Spindle rotation speed (18 or 9 step
speeds from 60 to 1550 RPM). Do
not change the settings of these
controls when the Motor is run-
ning. (See Figure B.)
Lead/Feed Lever (100A):2. The Lead/
Feed Lever is used to change the
direction of either the longitudinal or
cross feeds.
Starting Handle (11I):3. The Start-
ing Handle Locks in the center loca-
tion; move it to the right to unlock it.
For a clockwise rotation, move the
Spindle Handle down. For a counter-
clockwise rotation, move the Spindle
Handle up. With the Handle in the
middle position, the Spindle will not
rotate.
Power Switch (111A):4. The Power
Switch will power the Motor and
start the Spindle turning if the Start-
ing Handle (11I) is in the down or up
position.
Emergency Stop (112A):5. Turn the
Emergency Stop clockwise and the
Indicator Light (114A) will illuminate,
showing that the lathe is powered.
The Spindle will not turn without
operating the Starting Handle (11I).
In an emergency, you can stop the
machine by pressing the Emergency
Stop.
Inching Switch (113A):6. The Inching
Switch is used to rotate the Spindle
only slightly in small increments.
89A
89A
100A
11I
112A
111A 114A
113A
115A
116A
117A
2C 45C
28F
17G
27C
53C
39G
13F
1G
13H
19H
16H
Not Shown.
6H
118A FIGURE C
Controls for 66164 ONLY.

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Hand Wheel (2C):7. The Hand Wheel
is used to manually move the Apron
Case (65C) along the Lathe Bed
(1D).
Thread Lever (45C):8. The Thread
Lever is used to engage the Half Nuts
(56C, 57C) when threading.
Cross Feed Crank (28F):9. The Cross
Feed Crank is used to manually
move the Slide Plate (18F) in or out.
Compound Slide Crank (17G):10. The
Compound Slide Crank is used to
manually move the Tool Post (35G).
The Compound Slide Crank is fully
adjustable to any angle and is also
used for threading or machining an
angle on the workpiece.
Feed Lever (27C):11. The Feed Lever
is used to engage either the longitu-
dinal feed or cross feed. This Lever
has a safety interlock to prevent ac-
cidental engagement of the Half Nuts
(56C, 57C) when the Lathe is in the
feed mode. There are three posi-
tions:
The center or disengaged position.•
The upper position engages the•
power longitudinal feed.
The lower position engages the•
power cross feed.
Thread Cutting Dial (53C):12. The
Thread Cutting Dial is used to en-
gage the Half Nuts (56C, 57C) with
the leadscrew in the same thread
that has been previously cut. Use
any line of the Dial for even pitches
of threads, but you must use the
same starting line for odd pitches of
threads. (i.e., when cutting a shaft
with 10 T.P.I., engage the Half Nuts
(56C, 57C) at any number on the
Thread Cutting Dial. When cutting
odd pitches, if you start the cut using
a “1” or a “3” continue using the “1” or
the “3” until the thread is nished.)
Clamp Lever (39G):13. The Clamp
Lever is used to tighten the Tool Post
(35G) in place. Loosen the Lever,
and the Tool Post can be rotated
counterclockwise to change cutting
tools.
Saddle Lock Screw (13F):14. The
Saddle Lock Screw is used to rmly
clamp the Saddle (1F) to the Lathe
Bed (1D).
Compound Slide Screw (1G):15. The
Compound Slide Screw is used to
clamp the Compound Slide (3G) to
the Saddle (1F).
Hand Wheel (13H):16. The Hand
Wheel is used to feed or retract the
Quill (3H). Turning the Hand Wheel
counterclockwise until a full stop is
reached will automatically eject the
tool being used.
Tailstock Clamp Lever (19H):17. The
Tailstock Clamp Lever locks the Tail-
stock (4H) to the Lathe Bed (1D). To
lock, move the Lever up. To release,
move the Lever down.
Quill Lock Lever (16H):18. The Quill
Lock Lever prevents the Quill (3H)
from moving. Before operating the
Hand Wheel (13H), release the Lever.
Feed the Quill to the desired position.
Then lock the Quill Lock Lever.
Chucks (118A , 119A) and Face-19.
plate (110-1A): Chucks and Face-
plates are mounted on the Arbor
Shaft (49A) using a threaded connec-
tion.

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Open the Gear Box Cover (120A),a.
and using a suitable wrench, hold
the Arbor Shaft to prevent it from
turning. Grip the Chuck or Face-
plate, and rotate it in a counterclock-
wise direction to unthread it from the
Arbor Shaft.
When re-installing a Chuck or Face-b.
plate, be sure to put light grease on
the threaded end of the Arbor Shaft
to ease installation and removal of
the Chuck or Faceplate.
You are provided with a 3-Jawc.
Chuck (118A) and a 4-Jaw Chuck
(119A). Each may be used to hold
workpieces by clamping from the
outside, or by expanding on the
inside of tubes and hollow pieces.
To tighten the Jaws, rotate any of the
internal Hex Head Bolts in the side
of the Chuck with an appropriate
size Hex Wrench. Chucks are self-
centering, and will align concentric
workpieces with the axis of rotation
of the Arbor Shaft.
Faceplates (110-1A) are usedd.
typically to hold larger or non-round
workpieces. Workpieces may be at-
tached to the Faceplate by a variety
of methods including clamps, bolts,
and screws. It is critical that the cen-
terpoint of the workpiece be exactly
aligned with the center of rotation of
the Arbor Shaft for accurate turning.

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66164 Exclusive Controls
Feed Gear Levers (115A) and1.
(116A): To change either of the Feed
Gear Levers (115A, 116A), you must
rst unlock the Thread/Feed Selector
(117A). These Feed Gear Levers are
for selecting threading or feed. Feed
Gear Lever (115A) features four posi-
tions. “G” and “E” positions are to ad-
just the Feeding Rod. “F” and “D” are
to adjust the Lead Screw. Feed Gear
Lever (116A) features eight positions.
You can change the position of both
Levers to provide various feeding
rates and thread ranges. Stop the
Spindle before engaging either of
these Levers.
(See Figures D and E.)
FIGURE D
Change Gear Chart For mm Size
Combinations
Or Gears
Position
mm Per Pitch
F G 12345678
25 Any 71 D 2.25 2 1.75 1.5 1.375 1.25
F 0.55 0.5 0.45 0.4 0.35
49 Any 71 D 3.5 2.5
F 0.8
50 Any 71 D 4.5 4 3.75 3.25 3 2.75
F 1 0.9
Change Gear Chart For Inch Size
Combinations
Or Gears
Position
TPI
F G 12345678
50 Any 50 D 4 4-1/2 4-3/4 5 5-1/2 6 6-1/2 7
F 16 18 19 20 22 24 26 28
25 Any 50 D 8 9 9-1/2 10 11 12 13 14
F 32 36 38 40 44 48 52 56
F
G
50
50
12345678
FEEDING inch/
G0.0078 0.0069 0.0066 0.0062 0.0057 0.0052 0.0048 0.0046
E0.0311 0.0277 0.0282 0.0249 0.0226 0.0207 0.0191 0.0178
FEEDING mm/
G0.197 0.176 0.166 0.158 0.144 0.131 0.121 0.113
E0.790 0.704 0.665 0.632 0.574 0.526 0.485 0.452
25
71
FEEDING inch/
G0.0027 0.0024 0.0023 0.0022 0.0020 0.0018 0.0017 0.0016
E0.0110 0.0098 0.0082 0.0088 0.0080 0.0073 0.0067 0.0063
FEEDING mm/
G0.070 0.062 0.058 0.056 0.051 0.046 0.043 0.040
E0.278 0.248 0.232 0.223 0.202 0.185 0.171 0.158
FIGURE E
Thread/Feed Selector (117A):2. To
change either of the Feed Gear
Levers (115A, 116A), you must rst
unlock the Thread/Feed Selector
(117A). After adjusting the Feed Se-
lectors, lock the Thread/Feed Selec-
tor. Stop the Spindle before engag-
ing this Selector.

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65044 Exclusive Controls
CAUTION: To prevent damage:
Stop the spindle before adjusting the
controls.
Feed Rate Levers
Thread/Feed Selector
1. Use Thread/Feed Selector to select
threading or feeding. Position the
Lead / Feed Lever (100A) to the Left
for feeding. Center position is neutral.
Right position is for lead screw.
Feed Rate Levers, control the feed2.
gear box. The left Lever has ve posi-
tions which are identied Alphabeti-
cally. The right Lever has eight posi-
tions which are identied Numerically.
Different settings of the two levers3.
can provide various feed rates. The
Feed Rate Chart is mounted on the
left side of the Headstock.
Feed Rate Levers are also used4.
to control the feed rate for various
thread pitches. Both an SAE and a
Metric Thread Pitch chart are mount-
ed on the front of the Headstock.

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STARTING
Before starting the Lathe:
Check and adjust Drive Belt (121A)1.
tension. See “Maintenance & Ser-
vice” section.
Make sure the lathe is properly lubri-2.
cated.
Make sure the Lathe has sufcient 3.
oil. During operation, if the oil
level falls below the red line on the
oil gauge, immediately stop ma-
chining and add oil until the level
is at the red line.
Make sure all levers and controls are4.
tight and in the proper position.
Turn the Emergency Switch (112A)5.
clockwise. Then press the Power
Switch (11A) to start the Lathe.

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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualied technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch (111A)
of the Lathe to its “OFF”
position and unplug the tool
from its electrical outlet
before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the1.
general condition of the Lathe.
Check for loose screws, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
DRIVE BELT TENSION: The Motor2.
and Drive Belt (121A) are installed
and adjusted by the manufacturer.
However, check the adjustment
before rst operating the Lathe and
periodically thereafter.
Check the Drive Belt tension bya.
pressing in the middle with your
nger. You should be able to de-
press the Drive Belt approximately
1/2 inch. If the Belt is too tight, it will
wear the Bearings. If it is too loose,
it will slip on the Pulleys and wear
out prematurely.
FIGURE F
b. Adjust the Drive Belt tension by ad-
justing the Bolt and Lock Nut assem-
bly on the underside of the Motor.
(See Figure F.)
LUBRICATION:3.
Lubricate the Headstock Gears witha.
No. 70 (HL-7) Gear Compound.
Check the Gears periodically, and
apply lubrication whenever they ap-
pear dry. Do not apply excessive
grease, to avoid getting grease on
the Drive Belt (121A).
(See Figure F.)
Change the oil in the Headstockb.
regularly. When the machine is
new, change the oil after the rst 15
days of use. Change it again after
the next 45 days of use. There-
after, change the oil after each 6
months. To change the oil, open the
Drain Plug on the underside of the
Headstock. After draining, replace
the Drain Plug and rell with clean

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FIGURE G - LUBRICATION POINTS
OIL GAUGE
OIL FILL CAP
lubricating oil (30 weight) through
the Oil Fill Cap until the oil level is at
the red line on the Oil Gauge. Dis-
pose of waste oil properly, and in
accordance with local regulations. If
during operation the oil is below
the red line, immediately stop ma-
chining and add oil until the level
is at the red line.
(See Figure G.)
Refer to the following illustration forc.
instructions on overall lubrication of
the Lathe. Check before each use
to ensure the machine is properly
lubricated. (See Figure G.)
AFTER USE,4. clean external surfaces
of the tool with a clean cloth.
WARNING! If the Power Cord (111A)
of this Lathe is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualied service
technician.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Quality of cut is poor. Cutting tool is above workpiece1.
center line.
Lathe speed too slow.2.
Cutting tool is dull.3.
Cutting too aggressively.4.
Lower cutting tool to center line of1.
workpiece.
Increase lathe speed.2.
Sharpen or replace cutting tool.3.
Use a lighter touch.4.
Excessive vibration when
turning thin workpieces.
Cutting tool is positioned below1.
workpiece center line.
Cutting too aggressively.2.
Raise cutting tool to center line of1.
workpiece.
Use a lighter touch.2.
Excessive vibration when
turning larger workpieces
or bowls.
Headstock and/or tailstock1.
improperly located at ends of
workpiece.
Workpiece is unbalanced.2.
Check for proper workpiece centers.1.
Cut off stock until workpiece is2.
balanced.
Lathe will not turn on. Speed control lever not in its1.
lowest speed setting.
Electrical outlet not working or2.
is of wrong voltage.
Blown fuse or tripped circuit3.
breaker.
Turn speed control lever to its lowest1.
speed setting.
Plug lathe into a working, 220 volt,2.
grounded, electrical outlet.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.3.
Lathe will not turn off. Damaged or faulty power switch
and/or internal wiring.
Unplug the lathe from its electrical outlet
immediately. Do not operate lathe
until it is repaired by a qualied service
technician.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS
LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL
ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR 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 AND/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 REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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PARTS LISTS AND DIAGRAMS
PARTS LIST A - HEAD STOCK
Note: When ordering parts from the following lists, indicate the part name and part num-
ber with the sufx of the lit it is on. (Example: “Screw, Part #1A.”)
Part Description Qty.
1A Screw (M8 x 25) 4
2A Cover 1
3A Oil Seal (0.5mm) 1
4A Spindle 1
5A Bearing (7212) 1
6A Key (8 x 82) 1
7A Key (8 x 45) 1
8A Screw (M3 x 8) 2
9A Gear 1
10A Gear 1
11A Gear 1
12A Nut 1
13A Washer 2
14A Screw (M8 x 8) 2
15A Collar 1
16A Screw (M8 x 8) 1
17A Gear 1
18A Bearing (7211) 1
19A Nut 2
20A Oil Seal (0.5mm) 1
21A Cover 11
22A Screw (M8 x 16) 4
23A Screw (M8 x 16) 5
24A Cover 1
25A Oil Seal (0.5mm) 1
26A Bearing (60304) 1
27A Shaft 1
28A Key (8 x180) 1
29A Screw (M3 x 8) 2
30A Gear 1
Part Description Qty.
31A Gear 1
32A Gear 1
33A Screw (M5 x 6) 4
33-1A Key (5 x 20) 2
34A Gear 1
35A Gear 1
36A Gear 1
37A Bearing (60104) 1
38A Oil Seal (0.5mm) 1
39A Cover 1
40A Screw (M8 x 20) 1
41A Washer 1
42A Pulley 1
43A Screw (M6 x 12) 4
44A Cover 1
45A Oil Seal (0.5mm) 1
46A Gear 1
47A Gear 1
48A Gear 1
49A Arbor Shaft 1
50A Key (5 x 30) 1
51A Key (5 x 80) 1
52A Bearing (104) 1
53A Screw (M6 x 12) 2
54A Washer 2
55A Gear 2
56A Key (5 x 8) 1
57A Oil Seal (PD20 x 45 x 10) 1
58A Circlip (#20) 1
59A Circlip (#42) 1

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PARTS LIST A - HEAD STOCK (cont.)
Part Description Qty.
60A Bearing (104) 1
61A Screw (M6 x 16) 2
62A Oil Seal (0.5mm) 3
63A Cover 1
64A Collar 1
65A Shaft 1
66A Key (5 x 20) 1
67A Gear 1
68A Shaft 1
69A Oil Seal (22 x 2.4) 1
70A Screw (M8 x 6) 1
71A Circlip (#20) 1
72A Circlip (#47) 2
73A Bearing (204) 1
74A Gear 1
75A Lock Pin 3
76A Spring 3
77A Screw (M8 x 16) 3
78A Eccentric Shaft 3
79A Screw (M8 x 8) 6
80A Spring 6
81A Ball (#6) 6
82A Handle 3
83A Pin (5 x 40) 3
84A Boss 3
85A Collar 1
86A Nut (M8) 6
87A Screw (M8 x 12) 6
88A Shaft 2
89A Speed Control (A, B) 2
90A Shifter 2
91A Oil Seal (16 x 2.4) 5
Part Description Qty.
92A Circlip (#2) 3
93A Cover 1
94A Screw 1
95A Screw (M6 x 25) 6
96A Oil Seal (0.5mm) 1
97A Headstock 1
98A Shaft 1
99A Collar 1
100A Direction Control 1
101A Shifter 1
102A Rivet (2 x 6) 6
103A Sign Board 1
104A Oil Window 1
105A Screw 1
106A Oil Seal (14 x 24) 1
107A Screw (M8 x 30) 2
108A Screw (M8 x 35) 2
109A Rod 9
110-1A Face Plate 1
110-2A 3-Jaw Chuck Flange 1
110-3A 4-Jaw Chuck Flange 1
111A Power Switch 1
112A Emergency Stop 1
113A Inching Switch 1
114A Indicator Light 1
115A Feed Gear Lever* 1
116A Feed Gear Lever* 1
117A Thread/Feed Selector* 1
118A 3-Jaw Chuck 1
119A 4-Jaw Chuck 1
120A Gear Box Cover 1
121A Drive Belt 1
* Part of SKU 66164 only.