HARVEY JIB W0903X User manual

14" Variable Speed
Wood Lathe
JIB W0903X
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there
are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will con-
siderably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, per-
sonal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards,
goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make
up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop.
If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your
personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions rela-
tive to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or
should be performed on the product.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUALBEFOREOPERATINGTHETOOL.Learnthetool’s
application and limitations as well as the specific hazards
peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYSWEAREYEPROTECTION.Wearsafety glass-
es. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty. These safety glasses must con-
form to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. NOTE: Approved glass-
es have Z87 printed or stamped on them.
4. REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES. Form
habitof checkingtoseethat keysandadjustingwrenchesare
removed from tool before turning it “on”.
5. KEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Clutteredareasandbench-
es invite accidents.
6. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well-lighted.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF –with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starterkeys.
9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it wasdesigned.
10. USERIGHTTOOL.Don’t forcetoolorattachmenttodoa
job for which it was not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing,gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear pro-
tective hair covering to contain long hair.
12. SECUREWORK.Useclampsoravisetoholdworkwhen
practical. It’s saferthanusingyour handandfreesbothhands
to operate tool.
13. DON’T OVERREACH.Keepproperfootingand balance
at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
16. USERECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES.Theuseof
accessoriesandattachmentsnotrecommendedbyDelta
may cause hazards or risk of injury topersons.
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17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING .
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in
power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch
to the “OFF” position.
18. NEVERSTANDONTOOL.Seriousinjurycouldoccur
if the tool istipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally con-
tacted.
19. CHECKDAMAGEDPARTS.Beforefurtheruseof the
tool,aguardorother part that isdamagedshould be care-
fullycheckedtoensurethatitwilloperateproperlyandper-
form its intendedfunction –checkfor alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditionsthat may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTIONOFFEED.Feed work into a bladeor cut-
ter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
22. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICA-
TION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
23. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWERSUPPLYwhilemotorisbeingmounted, connect-
ed or reconnected.
24. THE DUST GENERATED bycertainwoodsand wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dustremoval.Usewooddustcollectionsystemswhenever
possible.
25. WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY
POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING,
AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains
chemicals known 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 and other
masonry products, and
· arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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 filter out micro-
scopic particles.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULESFOR
WOOD LATHES
1. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL
it is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor or
some other qualified person if you are not thoroughly
familiar with operating this tool.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections and properly ground the tool.
4. CLEAR THE LATHE BED OF ALL OBJECTS (tools,
scraps of wood, etc.) before turning the tool “ON”.
5. EXAMINE THE SET-UP CAREFULLY before turning on
the power.
6. ADJUST THE TOOL REST HEIGHT properly.
7. ADJUST THE TOOL REST as close to the workpiece
as possible.
8. ROTATE THE WORKPIECE BY HAND to check
clearance before engaging power .
9. NEVER ADJUST THE TOOL REST while the workpiece
is turning.
10. REMOVE THE TOOL REST before sanding or polish-
ing.
11. DISENGAGE THE INDEX PIN prior to starting the
tool.
12. SNUG THE TAILSTOCK CENTER against the work-
piece and lock it when turning between centers. Lubricate
the tailstock center if it is not a ball bearing center.
13. NEVER DRIVE THE WORKPIECE into the drive
center while the drive center is in the headstock. Set the
drive center into the workpiece with a soft mallet prior to
installing it into the headstock.
14. NEVER LOOSEN THE TAILSTOCK SPINDLE or the
tailstock while workpiece is turning.
15. SECURELY FASTEN THE WORKPIECE to the face-
plate during faceplate turning. Use the appropriate size
faceplate to properly support the workpiece. Be sure that
the screw fasteners do not interfere with the turning tool
at the finished dimension of the workpiece.
16. DO NOT WEAR GLOVES, NECKTIE, OR LOOSE
CLOTHING when operating this tool.
17. ROUGH CUT THE WORKPIECE as close as possible
to the finished shape before installing it on the faceplate.
18. TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP LOCKING HANDLES before
operating.
19. EXAMINE THE WORKPIECE FOR FLAWS and test
glue joints before placing the workpiece in tool. DO NOT
mount a split workpiece or one containing a knot.
20. MOVE THE CUTTING TOOL INTO THE WORKPIECE
SLOWLY, and cut small amounts when roughing.
21. USE THE LOWEST SPEED when starting a newwork-
piece.
22. OPERATE THE TOOL at the recommended speeds.
Consult the owner’s manual for suggested speeds.
23. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED SPEEDS when
turning outboard workpieces.
24. MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS (except for the variable
speed adjustment) with the power “OFF”.
25. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER
SOURCE when making repairs.
26. DISCONNECT THE TOOL from the power source and
clean the machine before leaving it.
27. CLEAN THE WORK AREA before leaving the
machine.
28. IF ANY PART OF YOUR TOOL IS MISSING,
DAMAGED, OR FAILS, or if any electrical component
performs improperly, shut off the switch and remove the
plug from the power supply. Replace missing, damaged, or
failed parts before resuming operation.
29. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, wear
safety glasses and face and head protection when
operating this tool.
30. THE USE OF ATTACHMENTS and accessories not
recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
31. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to pre-
vent unauthorized use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the tool and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all
unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,
gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality paste wax.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE TOOL TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE
TOOL IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED, AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL.
CARTON CONTENTS
Fig. 1
1. Headstock Assembly
2. Tool Rest Assembly
1. Knockout Bar
2. Spindle Wrench
3. Live Center
4. Drive Center
Fig. 2
3. Tailstock Assembly
4. Lathe Bed
5. Leg (4)
6. Short Tie Bar (2)
7. Stand Top
8. Long Tie Bar (2)
5. M8 x 35mm Hex Head Screws (8)
6. M8 x 16mm Carriage Bolts (24)
7. FlatWashers(32)
8. Lockwashers(32)
9. Nuts (32)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLING STAND(OPTIONAL)
1. Attach the two long tie bars (A) Fig. 3 (with flanges up)
to the center of each stand leg (B) by using eight carriage
bolts through the legs and tie bars, secured by flat wash-
ers, lockwashers, and hex nuts. NOTE: Do not completely
tighten hardware at this time.
2. Attach two short tie bars (C) Fig. 3 (with flanges up), to
each leg (B), using eight carriage bolts through the legs and
tie bars, secured by flat washers, lockwashers, and hex
nuts.
3. Attach the two stand tops (D) Fig. 3 to the inside of the
top of stand legs (B) using twelve carriage bolts through the
leg, then through the stand top. Secure with flat washers,
lockwashers, and hex nuts.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
ATTACHING LATHE BED TO STAND
The 46-715 lathe comes attached to plyboard. To attach the lathe bed to the stand:
1. Remove the security bars (A) Fig. 4 that are attached to both ends of the lathe bed by removing the two screws (B) Fig.
4 that secure it.
2. CAUTION: The headstock is very heavy. Have someone help remove it from the lathe bed.
3. Loosen the lock handle (A) Fig. 5 and slide the headstock off the end of the lathe bed.
4. Loosen the lock handle (A) Fig. 6 and slide the tool rest off the end of the lathe bed.
5. Loosen the lock handle (A) Fig. 7and slide the tailstock off the end of the lathe bed.
6. Remove the two bolts (one is shown at (A) Fig. 8) to free the lathe bed from the plyboard.
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A
A
B
A
C
C
B
D
B
A
A

7. CAUTION: The lathe bed is heavy. Have someone help lift it on the stand.
8. Position the lathe bed so that the holes in the lathe bed are directly above the
holes in the stand.
9. Secure the lathe bed to the stand using the eight M8 x 35mm Hex head screws
(A) Fig. 9 through the lathe bed and through the stand. Attach a washer, lockwasher,
and nut and tighten securely.
10. Before tightening all hardware, press down on stand until legs adjust to floor
surface. Securely tighten all hardware.
11. Slide the tool rest and tailstock back into the lathe bed.
12. Have someone help lift the headstock on the lathe bed and slide it into position.
HEADSTOCK SPUR CENTER
The 46-715 comes with a faceplate attached. Before inserting the spur center in the
spindle, this faceplate must beremoved. Insert the knockout bar(A)Fig. 10inthe side
holeof the spindle (B)Fig.10to hold the spindle inplace. Usethe suppliedwrench (C)
Fig. 10 to loosen the faceplate. Remove the faceplate (D) by turning it counterclock-
wise with your hand. The spur center (A) Fig.11 is equipped witha No. 2 Morse Taper
shank.Insertthisshankintotheheadstockspindle(B).NOTE:Beforeinsertingthespur
center (A), clean both the shank of the spur center and the inside of the headstock
spindle to remove anygrease or debris. To remove the tapered shank spur center (A)
Fig.11fromtheheadstockspindle(B)Fig.11,usetheknockoutbar(C)Fig.12through
the hole (D) in the opposite end of the spindle to push the spur center out.
IMPORTANT: NEVER DRIVE THE WORKPIECE INTO THE SPUR CENTER WHEN
IT IS MOUNTED IN THE HEADSTOCK.
See instructions on setting the spur center into the workpiece in the “OPERATION“
section of this manual under “CENTERING THE WORK.”
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
TAILSTOCK LIVE CENTER Fig. 12 Fig. 13
The tailstock live center (A) Fig. 13, supplied with your lathe, is equipped with a No. 2 Morse Taper shank. NOTE: Before
inserting the live center, clean both the shank and the inside of the tailstock to remove any grease or debris. To remove the
live center (A) from the tailstock spindle (B), use the knockout bar through the hole in the opposite end of the spindle (in the
same manner as the headstock).
ADJUSTING CLAMPS ON THE HEADSTOCK AND TAILSTOCK
The headstock and tailstock can be moved along the lathe bed. A downward push on the tailstock handle (A) Fig. 14 locks
the mechanism, while an upward movement of the handle releasesthe securing action. The headstock (A) Fig. 15 is loosened
by moving the handle (B) to the right. The clamps are pre-set at the factory. However, should either need adjusting, use a
15/16" wrench to slightly loosen or tighten the nut (A) Fig. 16 shown here on the tailstock. NOTE: Clamp headstock and
tailstock firmly before operating the lathe.
Fig. 14 Fig. 15
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A
B
A
B A
D
C
B
A
A
B
D
C
A
A B
A

TOOL REST
To position the tool rest on the lathe bed, lift up clamp handle (C) Fig. 17, move the tool rest base to the desired
position and lock in place by pushing down on handle (C). To adjust the tool rest (A) Fig. 17 to the correct height,
loosen locking lever (D), move tool rest (A) up or down and tighten locking lever (D) The 46-715 has a unique feature
in this tool rest. The rest can be used for both spindle turning or faceplate turning. Use the tool rest as shown in Fig.
17 for normal spindle or small faceplate turning. Add the extension to turn larger work on the faceplate (Fig. 18).
NOTE : CLAMP TOOL REST FIRMLY BEFORE OPERATING THE LATHE.
ADJUSTING CLAMP ON TOOL REST
To adjust the tool rest clamping action, use a 15/16" wrench to adjust the nut (A) Fig. 16 in the same manner as the
headstock and tailstock.
Fig. 17
ATTACHING ON/OFF SWITCH TO TOOL
Fig. 18
The ON/OFF Switch comes unattached to the tool to protect it from damage in shipping. Toattach the ON/OFF
Switch:
1. Remove the two hex bolts (A) Fig. 19 that are attached to the back of the headstock, located near the top.
2. Align the two holes in the bottom of the ON/OFF Switch with the two holes where the hex bolts were removed in
STEP 1.
3. Secure the ON/OFF Switch to the headstock with the bolts that were removed in STEP 1 (Fig. 20).
Fig. 19 Fig. 20
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A
D
C

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
TOOL
The switch (A) Fig. 21 provides electrical power to the
tool. To start the tool, lift the safety cover (B) and lift the
switch to the “ON” position. To stop the tool, push the
safetycover(B) down. NOTE: IN CASE OFEMERGENCY,
IMMEDIATELY PUSH THE SAFETY COVER (B) DOWN TO
SHUT OFF POWER.
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE
“OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch
should be locked in the “OFF” position (A) Fig. 22 to
prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock (B) Fig.
22, with a 3/16" diameter shackle inserted through
the holes in the switch plate.
SPINDLE SPEEDS
Fig. 21 Fig. 22
IMPORTANT: UNLOCK THE SPINDLE LOCK BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. THE UNLOCKED POSITION IS SHOWN
IN FIG. 24A WHILE THE LOCKED POSITION IS SHOWN IN FIG. 24B.
IMPORTANT: CHANGE SPEEDS ONLY WHEN TOOL IS RUNNING.
This tool provides variable rate spindle speeds from 450 to 2600 RPM. To change speeds, depress the release (A) Fig.
23 and rotate the lever (B). Turning the lever clockwise increases the speed while turning it counterclockwise decreas-
es the speed.
Fig. 23
ALIGNING HEADSTOCK
CENTER TO
TAILSTOCK CENTER
The tailstock will move slightly when it is tightened. To
ensure that the tailstock center will always be in line with
the headstock center:
1. Install the pointed centers (A) and (B) Fig. 25 into the
spindles.
2. Loosen locking lever (back side of tailstock), and
slide the tailstock (D) to the left until the tailstock center
(B) is almost contacting the headstock center (A).
Tighten the locking lever. Check to see if the tailstock
center point (B)isinline with the headstock center point
(A).
3. To adjust, loosen the headstock locking shaft (C)
Fig. 25, and align the headstock center point to the tail-
stock center point. Tighten the locking shaft (C) Fig. 25.
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Fig. 24A
Fig. 25
Fig. 24B
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B
A
B
A
B
C
D
A
B

OPERATION
The following directions will give the inexperienced operator a beginning point for common lathe operations.
Practice on scrap material before attempting serious work.
LATHE TOOLS
Standard wood turning tools come in several different
configurations (Fig. 26). The majority of turnings will
require the gouge tool (A) Fig. 26. This round nosed
hollow chisel is used for roughing cuts, cove cuts and
other operations. The skew chisel (B) is a double-ground
flat chisel, with an angled end. This tool is used for
smoothing cylinders, for cutting shoulders, beads, vee-
grooves, etc. The parting tool (C) is a double-ground
chisel, used for cutting-off, or for making straight
incisions or sizing cuts to any required diameter. The
round nose scraper (D) is used for mostly hollowing
work, while the square-end scraper (E) ismainly used for
the outside of bowls.
Fig. 26
HOW TO TURN SPINDLES
Working with any material that is attached to the lathe
centers is called spindle turning (the principal type of
wood turning for chair and table legs, lamp stems, etc.).
The turning of spindles can be done with either a
scraping or cutting technique. The cutting technique, by
virtue of faster wood removal and a cleaner surface, is the
preferred method.
Fig. 27
CENTERING THE WORK
Wood stock for any spindle turning should be
approximately square, and the ends should be square
with the sides. Two common methods of determining
the center are shown in Figs. 27 and 28. In Fig. 27, a
distance a little more or a little less than one-half the
width of the stock is set off from each of the four sides.
The small square set off in the center can then be used
in marking the true center. The diagonal method, Fig. 28,
consists of drawing lines from corner to corner, with the
intersection marking the center of the work. Fig. 28
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After marking each end, mark the true center with a
punch awl or dividers (Fig. 29). If the stock is hardwood,
the centers should be drilled to a depth of about 1/8".
The spur or live center is then placed against one end of
the work and seated by striking with a mallet (Fig. 30). In
hardwood, make a starting seat for the spur center by
sawing on the diagonal lines, and drilling a small hole at
the intersection. After driving the center, hold the center
and the work together and fit both immediately into the
headstock spindle. If you are not using a ball bearing
center, the end of work at tailstock center should be
oiled. Place the lubricant on the wood either before or
after it is put on the lathe. Many turners use beeswax,
tallow, or a wax-and-oil mixture as a lubricant. A ball
bearing center is ideal because it eliminates lubricating.
If the work is to be removed from the lathe before com-
pletion, an index mark should be made as a guide for re-
centering (Fig. 31). A permanent indexer can be made by
grinding off one corner of one of the spurs.
MOUNTING THE WORK
Mount the work by moving the tailstock to a position
about 1" or 1-1/2" from the end of the workpiece, and
locking it in this position. Advance the tailstock center
by turning the feed handle until the center cup makes
contact with the work. Do not support the work on the
center pin alone. Always have the rim of the center cup
imbedded at least 1/8" into the work. Continue to
advance the center while slowly rotating the work by
hand. After it becomes difficult to turn the work, slack
off on the feed about one-quarter turn and lock the tail-
stock spindle.
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
TOOL REST POSITION
Mount the tool rest in place about 1/8" away from
the work and 1/8" above the work centerline (Fig. 32.)
This position may be varied to suit the work and the
operator. Place a guide mark on the tool rest shank as
an aid to quick and accurate resetting.
CAUTION: CLAMP THE TOOL REST FIRMLY BEFORE
OPERATING THE LATHE. Fig. 32
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