Central Machinery 93212 Installation manual

7” X 10” PRECISION
MINI LATHE
Model 93212
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION .................................3
GENERAL TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS. 3
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ..........5
110-120 V~ GROUNDED TOOLS:
TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS5
MINI LATHE SAFETY WARNINGS......... 5
SPECIFICATIONS...............................8
UNPACKING .......................................8
PACKING LIST ........................................ 8
GENERAL MINI LATHE
COMPONENTS ................................9
POWER CONTROLS OVERVIEW ...10
CONTROLS ON THE FRONT OF THE
LATHE................................................. 10
CONTROLS ON THE BACK OF THE
LATHE................................................. 10
LATHE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW 11
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...........12
ATTACHING RUBBER FEET OR
INSTALLING TO WORKBENCH ........ 12
INSTALLING HANDWHEEL HANDLES12
INSTALLING GUARDS ......................... 13
SET UP..............................................14
INITIAL TEST RUN................................ 14
REPLACEMENT OF CHUCK................ 15
REPLACEMENT OF JAWS................... 15
COMPOUND REST ADJUSTMENT...... 17
TAILSTOCK ADJUSTMENTS ............... 17
TOOL POST ADJUSTMENT ................. 18
AUTOMATIC FEEDING......................... 18
THREADING DIAL ................................ 19
OPERATION .....................................20
START UP ............................................. 20
TO STOP THE LATHE........................... 21
BASIC OPERATIONS ........................... 22
THREADING GEARS ............................ 23
THREAD SIZE GEAR SETTINGS......... 23
AUTOMATIC FEED AND THREADING
DIAL .................................................... 24
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...25
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND
LUBRICATION .................................... 25
BELT INSPECTION AND TENSIONING25
GIB ADJUSTMENTS............................. 26
TAILSTOCK ALIGNMENT..................... 26
REPLACEMENT OF CARBON
BRUSHES........................................... 27
REPLACING THE FUSE ....................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING........................... 29
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM.....................34
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
(CONTINUED) ................................35
WIRING DIAGRAM...........................36
LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY
WARRANTY ...................................37
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
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 provided 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 checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it
on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered3.
areas and benches invite accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS4.
ENVIRONMENT. 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.
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job7.
better and safer at the rate for which it
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USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or8.
attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
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 overheating. Table A shows
the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear10.
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also11.
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise12.
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. Keep14.
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;15.
when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF16.
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make
sure switch is in off position before
plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.17.
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 perform its intended
function – check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING20.
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE
CONNECTION
READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
110-120 V~ Grounded Tools: Tools
with Three Prong Plugs
In the event of a malfunction or1.
breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current
to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided – if it will2.
not t the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-3.
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that
is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.
Check with a qualied electrician or 4.
service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that5.
have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord6.
immediately.
125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)
Grounding
Pin
This tool is intended for use on a circuit7.
that has an outlet that looks like the one
illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong
Plug and Outlet. The tool has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong
Plug and Outlet.
The outlet must be properly installed and8.
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances.
Do not use an adapter to connect this9.
tool to a different outlet.
Mini Lathe Safety Warnings
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ AND1.
UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
LATHE.
Wear ANSI-approved eye protection.2.
Do not wear gloves, necktie, or loose3.
clothing while operating the Lathe.
Tie back long hair. Long hair in a ponytail4.
needs to be secured so there is no risk
of entanglement.
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DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY6.
GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR
REMOVED. Moving guards must
move freely and close instantly.
Rotate workpiece by hand before7.
applying power.
Rough out workpiece before installing on8.
faceplate.
Do not mount split workpiece or one9.
containing knot.
Use lowest speed when starting new10.
workpiece.
Do not reverse motor direction while the11.
lathe is in motion.
Do not clear chips by hand or when12.
lathe is running. Use a brush to sweep
chips away after the tool has come to a
complete stop.
Select the proper tool for the job. Using13.
the correct tool for the job produces a
better nish and minimizes strain on the
lathe.
The use of accessories or attachments14.
not recommended by the manufacturer
may result in a risk of injury to persons.
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
Support pieces extending beyond the15.
headstock so they cannot cause injury to
the operator, bystanders or lathe. Turn
supported long stock at slower RPM’s.
Use a chuck cradle or piece of plywood16.
to protect the precision ground ways and
your hands when servicing chucks.
Check that the workpiece, tool, tool post,17.
chuck and saddle all have adequate
clearance before starting the lathe.
Check that no part of the tool, tool18.
holder, compound slide, cross slide, or
carriage will contact the chuck during
operation.
Use the appropriate feed and speed19.
rates for the project.
Allow the lathe to reach its full speed20.
before beginning a cut.
Only use safety equipment that has been21.
approved by an appropriate standards
agency. Unapproved safety equipment
may not provide adequate protection.
Eye protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be
NIOSH-approved for the specic hazards
in the work area.
Industrial applications must follow OSHA22.
guidelines.
Maintain labels and nameplates on23.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to24.
begin work before turning on the tool.
People with pacemakers should25.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity
to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure.
WARNING: Some dust created by power26.
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities, contains
chemicals known [to the State of
California] 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
cement or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
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Your risk from these exposures varies,
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 designed to lter out
microscopic particles. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this27.
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. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and28.
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions 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. Repeated
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 regularly1.
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, nervous system disorders,
diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should
not use this tool. If you feel any medical
or physical symptoms related to vibration
(such as tingling, numbness, and white
or blue ngers), seek medical advice as
soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine2.
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 vibration when4.
there is a choice between different
processes.
Include vibration-free periods each day5.
of work.
When cutting do not apply too much6.
pressure to the workpiece. 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Motor 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 3/4 HP
Speed Ranges 0 - 1100 RPM (Low)
0 - 2500 RPM (High)
Fuse Type Fast Acting 4 amp mini
glass (F4AL250VP)
Belt
Lx136
Pitch: 1.5mm
Teeth: 70
Drive Gear and Belt
Swing Over Bed 7”
Dist. Between Centers 10”
Swing Over Cross Slide 2-1/8”
Swing Over Saddle 4-1/2”
Swing Over Gap 7”
Max. Tool Bit Size 5/16”
Compound Travel 2-3/4”
Carriage Travel 6-1/2”
Cross Slide Travel 2-3/4”
Work Tolerance 0.005”
Bed Dimensions 15-7/8” L x 3-1/4” W
Tailstock Taper MT#2
Threads 18 threads from 12 - 52
TPI
Through Chuck Capacity 5/8”
Chuck Dia.
(mm) Internal Jaws External Jaws
80 A - A1 B - B1 C - C1
5/64” - 1-1/8” 1” - 2-3/4” 7/8” - 2-1/2”
A
A1
B
C
B1
C1
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as
possible.
Packing List
Description Qty Part
#(s)
1 Main unit 1
2 External Chuck Jaw Set 3 jaws 166
3 Chip Tray 1 126
4 Chuck Key 1 167
5 5 A Fuse 1 314
6 Gear: 30, 35, 40, 40, 45,
50, 55, 57, 60, 65 T
10
gears
157-
165
7 Spanner Wrench: 8-10,
14-17
2
wrenches
312,
313
8 Hex Key Wrench Set: 3,
4, 5, 6
4
wrenches
311
9 Oil can 1 310
10 MT:2 Live Center 1 143
11 Rubber Foot 4 125
12 Rubber Foot Mounting
Screw
4 67
13 Knob 2 85
14 Manual 1 317
Shipping Bolt Locations
To remove the lathe from the packing
crate, remove both bolts on the crate bottom
as shown above.
Many components need to be installed
before use. It is ESSENTIAL that both
guards (found in separate boxes within the
main box) are installed before connecting
power.
Note: Wipe off protective grease from the
lathe before using.
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GENERAL MINI LATHE COMPONENTS
Note: Refer to the parts list and diagram at the end of this manual for complete part number
listings and locations. See the following page for a description of the major components.
Part Description
1 Bed Way
2 Chuck
33 H/L Speed Gear Shift Lever
35 Feed Direction Selector
53 Gear Drive Cover
79 Automatic Feed Handle
84a Tailstock Quill Control Wheel
84b Feed Control Wheel
86a Cross Slide Crank
86b Compound Rest Crank
100 Cross Slide
105/108 Compound Rest (A and B)
112 Tool Post
124 Power Cord
Part Description
126 Chip Tray
129 Lead Screw
138 Tailstock
143 Live Center
146 Tailstock Quill Fix Holder
151 Motor Cover
153 Rear Splash Guard
178 Power Switch
179 Fuse Holder
180 Speed Control Knob
181 Forward-Off-Reverse Switch
268 Tailstock Set Screw
302 Thread Dial Indicator
178
181 179 180 2 112 105 143 146 138 84(a)
268
86(b)
129302100 7984(b) 86(a)1
153
126 33 151 124
3553
Figure 1
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Controls on the Front of the Lathe
Forward-OFF-Reverse Switch (181)
Power Switch (178)
Speed Control Knob (180)
Figure 2
Power Switch (178)
Turns on and off power to the motor.
When the Power Switch is lit, the motor
is on.
Forward-OFF-Reverse Switch (181)
Changes the Spindle (3) (Chuck (2))
rotation from Forward (clockwise),
to OFF (no rotation), to Reverse
(counterclockwise).
DO NOT change the Forward-OFF-
Reverse Switch direction while the
lathe is running.
Speed Control Knob (180)
Adjusts the Spindle (3) speed from 0 to
2500 RPMs.
Check that this knob is at 0 before
turning on the Lathe.
Note: The Speed Control Knob (180) is
dependant on the H/L Gear Shift Lever
(33). When the H/L Gear Shift Lever is in
the Low setting, the Speed Control Knob
runs from 0 to 1100 RPM. When the H/L
Gear Shift Lever is in the High setting,
the Speed Control Knob runs from 0 to
2500 RPM.
Controls on the Back of the Lathe
Figure 3
H/L Gear Shift Lever (33)
Feed Direction Selector (35)
Feed Direction Selector (35)
Changes the Lead Screw (129) rotation
from Forward (toward the Chuck) to
Neutral (no rotation), to Reverse (away
from the Chuck).
DO NOT Change the Feed Direction
Selector while the Lathe is running.
H/L Gear Shift Lever (33)
Changes the spindle speed range from
High (0 - 2500 RPM) to Low (0-1100
RPM).
DO NOT adjust the H/L Gear Shift
Lever while the Lathe is running.
POWER CONTROLS OVERVIEW
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Bed Way (1) - The Bed Way is the base of
the work area under the Chuck and
Tailstock. It is where the Tailstock and
Compound Rest are attached and what
they slide along.
Chuck (2) - The Chuck holds the three Jaws
(two sets included) which clamp the work
piece in place.
Compound Rest (105/108) - The Compound
Rest and Compound Slide (100) work
together to adjust the position of the
Cutting Tool to the desired location.
Jaws (166 & 168) - The Jaws t into the
Chuck (2) and hold the workpiece in
place. There are a set of internal Jaws
(168), which t inside the workpiece
and External Jaws (166) which t on the
outside of the workpiece.
Lead Screw (129) - The Lead Screw controls
automatic feeding. In thread cutting or
when you want to cut into the workpiece
automatically, you engage the Lead
Screw with the Feeding Direction
Selector (35) and use the Automatic
Feed Handle (79). Keep track of the cut
with the Thread Dial Indicator (302).
Live Center (143) - The Live Center ts into
the Tailstock Quill (142) on the Tailstock
(138) and helps to hold the end of the
workpiece that is opposite from the
Chuck (2). A live center spins with the
workpiece and chuck, while a dead
center (sold separately) does not spin.
Tailstock (138) - The Tailstock holds the
Tailstock Quill (142) which is used to
hold various tools (sold separately) or a
Live Center (143).
Thread Indicator Dial (302) - The Threading
Dial is used to measure the number of
rotations of the Lead Screw when thread
cutting. It eliminates the need to reverse
the lathe and return the carriage to the
starting point each time a successive
threading cut is taken. You must adjust
the Threading Dial so that it engages
the Lead Screw (129) in order for it to
function.
Threading Gears (45,50, 59, 157-165) - The
Threading Gears are positioned under
the Gear Drive Cover (53) on the far
left side of the Lathe. They are used in
various congurations for thread cutting.
Tool Post (112) - The Tool Post sits on the
top of the Compound Rest (105/108) and
is used to hold various cutting tools by
clamping them in place with Tool Post
Bolts (110).
LATHE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW
Following are brief descriptions of major components of the Mini Lathe.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Note: For additional information regarding the
parts listed in the following pages, refer
to the Assembly Diagram near the end of
this manual.
1. WARNING! Make sure the Power
Switch of the tool is in its “OFF” position
and that the tool is unplugged from
its electrical outlet before making any
adjustments to the tool.
Clean off the protective grease on the2.
Mini Lathe.
Attaching Rubber Feet or
Installing to Workbench
Note: Mount or place the Lathe on a sturdy
workbench or table, with good lighting,
at a height that allows you to comfortably
work without back strain.
The Lathe can be mounted permanently
to a workbench or used with it’s included
Rubber Feet (125) on a tabletop.
To Attach the Rubber Feet:
Figure 4
Rubber Feet (125)
Chip Tray (126) Bolts (67)
Bolts (67)
To attach the Rubber Feet to the bottom
of the Lathe, unthread the Bolts (67)
from the bottom of the Chip Tray (126).
Slide the Rubber Feet onto the Bolts
and re-thread them into the bottom of
the Lathe through the Chip Tray holes.
Tighten securely.
To Mount the Lathe to a Workbench:
Figure 5
14-7/8”
Drill holes for permanent mounting:
2-7/8”
Unthread the Bolts (67) from the bottom
of the unit. Measure and drill holes in the
workbench. Use appropriate length M6-1
bolts and washers (sold separately) to
secure the Lathe and Chip Tray to the
workbench.
Installing Handwheel Handles
Figure 6 Handwheel Handles
Tailstock Quill Control Wheel (84a)
Feed Control Wheel (84b)
Cross Slide
Crank (86a)
1. To install the Handwheel Handles on the
Tailstock Quill Control Wheel (84a) and
the Feed Control Wheel (84b), use a
athead screwdriver and a 14mm open
end wrench to thread the handles onto
the wheels.
For packaging purposes, the Cross Slide2.
Crank (86a) is shipped from the factory
facing backwards. Adjust the Cross Slide
Crank (86a) to face forward using a 5mm
Hex Wrench (part of 311) to unthread the
Cap Screw (52) and turn the Cross Slide
Crank around. Tighten the Cap Screw
securely.
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Installing Guards
Figure 7
Protective Cover (235)
Chuck Guard (201)
Figure 8
1. To install the Chuck Guard (201), remove
the two Screws (73) on the Hinge (202).
Attach the Chuck Guard (201) to the
Hinge using the Screws. The Chuck
Guard should be aligned so that it covers
the Chuck (2) when swung down over it.
Figure 9
2. To install the Protective Cover (235),
remove the Screw (238) from the
Compound Rest (108). Slide the Screw
(238) through the Protective Cover (235),
Washer (239), Spring (237), and Nut
(240). Then, thread the Screw (238) into
the Compound Rest (108). Slide the
notch in the Protective Cover (235) over
the end of the Slotted Screw (236).
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SET UP
Initial Test Run
Before further set-up of the Lathe, check
that the power components are working
properly by performing the following test
run.
Check that all loose parts and tools are1.
out of the way and nothing will interfere
with the Chuck (2) when it rotates.
Figure 10 Nuts (6) Spindle (3)
Chuck (2)
2. Turn the Chuck by hand and check that it
rotates freely.
Check that the three Nuts (6) on the3.
Chuck are tight.
Figure 11
H/L Gear Shift Lever (33)
Feeding Direction Selector (35)
4. On the back of the Lathe, set the H/L
Gear Shift Lever (33) to low and the
Feeding Direction Selector (35) to the
middle (Neutral).
On the front of the Lathe,5.
Figure 12
Forward/OFF/Reverse Switch (181)
Fuse Holder (179)
Power Switch (178)
Speed Control Knob (180)
make sure the
Forward/OFF/Reverse Switch (181) is
set to the OFF position.
Turn the Speed Control Knob (180) to6.
zero.
WARNING: BEFORE TURNING ON THE
MINI LATHE EACH TIME IT IS TO BE
USED, THE SPEED CONTROL KNOB
(180) MUST BE SET TO ZERO.
Plug in the electrical cord and turn7.
the Forward/OFF/Reverse Switch to
Forward.
Turn the Power Switch (178) to the ON8.
position.
Gently rotate the Speed Control Knob9.
clockwise past the 1 to the rst setting.
The speed will increase the further the
Knob is turned. The Lathe should run
smoothly with little or no vibration or
friction sounds when it starts. If you
notice unusual sounds or vibrations, turn
off the Power Switch, turn the Speed
Control Knob to 0, unplug the machine
and have the problem corrected before
further use.
If the Lathe is running smoothly, continue10.
running it for several minutes, gradually
increasing the Speed Control Knob
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setting, and letting it run for several
minutes at each setting before increasing
to the next level. Continue until you’ve
run the Lathe all the way up to the
highest setting.
Turn the Power Switch OFF and wait for11.
the Lathe to come to a complete stop.
Repeat the process with the H/L Gear12.
Shift Lever at the High setting. Then
repeat at both the Low, then High setting
with the Forward/OFF/Reverse Switch in
the Reverse position.
WARNING: THE MINI LATHE MUST BE
COMPLETELY STOPPED BEFORE
CHANGING THE FORWARD/OFF/
REVERSE SWITCH (181), THE FEED
DIRECTION SELECTOR (35), OR THE
GEAR SHIFT LEVER (33).
Turn the Power Switch off, the Speed13.
Control Knob to 0 and unplug the Lathe.
Check the Compound Rest Crank (86b)14.
and the Cross Slide Crank (86a) to see
that the Compound Rest (105/108) and
Cross Slide work properly. If they are
too tight or too loose, adjust the Gibs
(94/107) located at both crank sides (See
Gib Adjustments in the Maintenance
Section of this manual).
Replacement of Chuck
Figure 13 Nut (6) Spindle (3)
Chuck (2)
1. When replacing the Chuck, place a cloth
or a piece of wood on the bedway at the
bottom of the chuck. This step will help
avoid damage to the bedway caused by
accidentally dropping the chuck.
To replace the chuck, loosen the 3 Nuts2.
(6) as shown in Figure 13, remove the
old Chuck and replace with a new chuck.
Replace and tighten the Nuts.
Replacement of Jaws
Figure 14
Internal Jaw Set (168)External Jaw Set (166)
Insert this
end rst
Number
The Lathe comes with two sets of
Jaws: an External Jaw Set (166) and
an Internal Jaw Set (168). Each piece
is numbered and ts into the Chuck
grooves with the corresponding number
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in the Chuck groove. The Jaws are
designed to work as complete sets. Do
not mix pieces from one set with the
other set when installing in the Chuck.
Figure 15 Chuck (2)
Chuck
Key
(167)
Scroll
Grooves
Jaw
The jaws are held in place by a spiralled
scroll inside the Chuck which rotates
around the center of the chuck with the
Chuck Key. As the scroll rotates, it hooks
into the jaw ridges, then pulls each Jaw
toward the center of the Chuck as the
spiral of the scroll rotates around the
Chuck.
Figure 16
Lead thread of Scroll
Chuck (2)
Insert Chuck
Key (167),
Turn Clockwise
A
Insert Jaw #1
B
C
To replace the Jaws:
Unplug the Lathe.a.
Place a towel under the Chuck tob.
protect the Bed Way (1) from any Jaws
that may be dropped. Carefully remove
any Jaws by inserting the Chuck Key
(167) into the side of the Chuck, turning
it counterclockwise, and sliding each
Jaw out of it’s slot as it becomes free.
Look at the Chuck so you can seec.
into the grooves, and nd the groove
marked #1. Rotate the Chuck Key
clockwise until you see the lead thread
of the Scroll in groove #1 (A in Figure
16).
Slide Jaw #1 into the groove andd.
rotate the Chuck Key counterclockwise
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slightly, then clockwise, to engage the
lead thread into the Jaw (B and C in
Figure 16).
Slide Jaw #2 into the next groovee.
and continue turning the Chuck Key
clockwise to advance the lead thread
into the next Jaw. Slide Jaw #3 with the
same procedure as Jaw #2.
Note: When mounting a workpiece, it is
recommended that all three jaws are
loosened at the same time. This will
protect the threads inside.
Compound Rest Adjustment
Figure 17
Compound Rest Crank (86b)
Compound Rest A (108)
Compound Rest B (105)
Bolt Holes
& Bolts (67)
To adjust the angle of Compound Rest:
Turn the Compound Rest Crank (86b)a.
counterclockwise to slide the top section
of the Compound Rest (Compound Rest
A (108)) so that the two screw holes
are exposed on the lower section of the
Compound Rest (Compound Rest B
(105)).
Turn the two Bolts (67)b.
counterclockwise to loosen them.
Swivel the Compound Rest to thec.
desired angle.
Tighten the two Screws.d.
Tailstock Adjustments
The Tailstock (138) holds tools, such as
the Live Center (143), which are used
with the Chuck Jaws (167 or 168) to hold
work pieces in place.
Tailstock
Nut
(268)
Tailstock
(138)
Tailstock Quill Fix
Holder (146)
Live Center
(143)
Tailstock
Quill (142)
Tailstock
Quill
Control
Wheel
(84a)
Figure 18
Nut (6)
Screw (197)
Underside
of
Tailstock
1. Use the Tailstock Quill Control Wheel
(84a) to position the Live Center. Turning
the Wheel counterclockwise slides
the Live Center away from the Chuck,
turning it clockwise slides it toward
the Chuck. It can be adjusted up to
approximately 2”.
The Tailstock Quill (142) holds the2.
Live Center in place. To remove or
replace the Live Center, continue
turning the Tailstock Quill Control Wheel
counterclockwise until the Live Center
begins to slide out of the Quill. Insert
the Live Center or other tool (sold
separately) into the Quill and turn the
Tailstock Quill Control Wheel clockwise
to lock the tool in place.
You may need to slide the Tailstock3.
closer to, or further away from, the
Chuck before adjusting the Live Center.
To do so, loosen the Tailstock Nut (268),
adjust the Tailstock as needed, then re-
tighten the Nut. Use this method when
replacing the Tailstock as well.
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The Tailstock Quill is locked in place with4.
the Tailstock Quill Fix Holder (146). Turn
it clockwise to lock the Quill in place and
counterclockwise to loosen it. Tighten the
Nut (6) underneath the Quill to eliminate
any play in the Quill.
5. To adjust the Tailstock slightly to the right
or left of center, loosen the Screw (197)
on the bottom of the Tailstock. Adjust,
then tighten.
Tool Post Adjustment
Figure 19
Cutter
(Sold separately)
Tool Post Lever (111)
Tool Post Bolt (110)
Tool Post (112)
To adjust the position of the Tool Post
(112):
Turn the Tool Post Lever (111)a.
counterclockwise to loosen the Tool
Post.
Rotate the Tool Post as needed.b.
Hold the Tool Post in position whilec.
turning the Tool Post Lever clockwise,
tightening the Tool Post in place.
To install a cutting tool (Sold separately):
Use the 1/4” Hex Wrench (part of 311)a.
to raise enough Tool Post Bolts (110)
to hold the tool. Use at least two Tool
Post Bolts to hold the tool in place (Turn
counterclockwise to raise).
Slide the tool under the raised screwsb.
and hold it while lowering the screws
until they are securely holding the tool in
place.
Automatic Feeding
Feed Control
Wheel (84b)
Automatic Feel Lever (79)
Figure 20
ON
OFF
The Automatic Feed Lever (79) controls
whether the Carriage (93) moves
automatically, or manually.
When the Lever is Up, the Lathe is in
Manual mode. Use the Feed Control
Wheel (84b) to slide the Carriage to the
right or left.
When the Lever is Down, the Lathe is
in automatic mode. The carriage will
automatically move to the right or left
depending on whether it is set to forward
or reverse.
Note: The Feed Control Wheel (84b) is locked
when the automatic feed is ON.
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Threading Dial
The Threading Dial (65) is used to align
and track the threads cut in a threading
project. It can only be used when the
Lathe is set to automatic feed (See
previous section on Automatic Feeding).
To set up the Threading Dial:
Threading Dial (65)
Threading Dial Body (68)
Automatic Feel Lever (79)
Loosen here
and here
Lead Screw (129)
Plate (303)
Lead Screw
(129)
Lead Screw
(129)
Pinion (66)
Pinion (66)
Hex Wrench (311)
(Remove before using Lathe)
Dial Engaged:
Dial Disengaged - Rotate up to engage:
Figure 21
a. Adjust the dial to line up with one of the
numbers or lines as needed (Consult
advanced information about cutting
threads with mini-lathes to determine
where to line up the dial for your
threading project).
Use the 5mm Hex Wrench (part ofb.
311) to loosen the Plate (303) and the
Threading Dial Body (68).
Rotate both pieces so the Pinion (66)c.
on the back side of the Threading Dial
Body makes contact with the Lead
Screw (129) (“Dial Engaged” in Figure
21, bottom photo).
Tighten both pieces in place andd.
remove the Wrench.
To dis-engage the Threading Dial Bodye.
when not in use, loosen the Plate and
rotate the Dial away from the Lead
Screw (129), then retighten the Plate.
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OPERATION
Start up
Note: Not following this start-up procedure
will cause the Lathe to immediately
shutdown. This is an overload protection
feature for the circuit board and motor.
Begin with the Lathe unplugged.1.
Install the required Jaws (166 or 168)2.
into the Chuck (2).
Set up the work area as needed for your3.
project. You will need to:
Secure the workpiece in place.a.
Install the cutting tool (sold separately)b.
in the Tool Post (112).
Set the Automatic Feed Lever (79) toc.
manual or automatic.
If threading, engage the Threading Diald.
(65) and set it as needed for the project.
Move the cutting tool in place using thee.
Cross Slide (100) and Compound Rest
(105/108) Cranks (86a and 86b).
Note: Before beginning any machining
process, remove backlash from the
Cross Slide (100) and/or Compound
Rest (105/108) Cranks (86a and 86b)
and reset the Dials (87) to zero.
Figure 22
Cross Slide Crank (86a)
Dials (87)
Compound Rest Crank (86b)
To do this, begin rotating the Crank in
the desired direction until all play is
gone. Hold the Crank in place with one
hand and rotate the Dial (87) to zero.
Repeat each time before using a Crank
in either direction when you need precise
measurements.
Adjust the Controls:4.
H
L
L
N
R
Figure 23
a. On the back of the Lathe, set the
Spindle Speed with the H/L Gear Shift
Lever (33) and the feed direction with
the Feed Direction Selector (35).
Forward-OFF-Reverse Switch (181)
Power Switch (178)
Speed Control Knob (180)
Figure 24
b. On the front of the Lathe, make sure
that the Main Power Switch (178),
Forward/OFF/Reverse Switch (181) and
the variable Speed Control Knob (180)
are in their off positions.The variable
Speed Control Knob has an actual “0/
Off” position and will “click” when placed
in the “Off” position.
Note: The Lathe will not start-up unless
the Variable Speed Control Knob is
turned to the “0/Off” position before
restarting. Attempting to start the
lathe with the Speed Control Knob
(180) set at any speed other then “0/
Off” or attempting to start the lathe
out of sequence, will cause the fuse
to blow.
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