4” X 40” WOOD LATHE WITH 7” SANDER Model 67690 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Copyright© 2010 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .....................................................3 GROUNDING ..............................................................................................7 EXTENSION CORDS ..................................................................................7 SYMBOLOGY .............................................................................................8 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................
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c. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. d. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g.
adjusted to limit projection from the post. This will reduce the possibility of the tool breaking or bending. 15. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool. 16. Do not reach across the Lathe while it is running. 17. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines. 18. Do not use the Lathe if it is offbalance, or the workpiece is not properly centered. 19. Only feed workpiece into a cutting tool against the direction of rotation.
GROUNDING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.
4. 5. least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.) SYMBOLOGY If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. (See Table A.) Double Insulated If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. 6. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch (14) of the Lathe to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments. 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 1.
2. Once Drive Center is removed, thread Faceplate onto Main Spindle and hand-tighten only. See Figure 2. 4. Spindle (2) To install Work Table (36), slide Table Bracket (39) into slot on the belt housing. Then use Set Screw and Hex Wrench to fasten the Bracket. See Figure 4. Hex Wrench (71) Set Screw (55) Table Bracket (39) Faceplate (9) Work Table (36) Lock Screw (38) Figure 2 3.
7. 8. 1. 2. 3. To install Tail Stock (24), set Tail Stock on far end of Lathe with Hand Wheel facing away from Head Stock. Set Bottom Plate (18) under Tail Stock and below Lathe. Slide Lock Screw through Tail Stock and Bottom Plate and secure using Nut (30). To install Tool Rest, set Tool Rest Holder (20) on middle of Lathe. Set Bottom Plate under Tool Rest Holder and below Lathe. Slide Lock Screw through Tool Rest Holder and Bottom Plate and secure using Nut (30).
can rotate. The 14” x 40” Lathe 2. means max. size workpiece diameter that can rotate without hitting Bed is 4” (6-11/16’) in diameter. Locate desired speed on Speed Chart on inside of Belt Cover. See Figure 7. FIGURE 7 Tail Stock (24): Assembly that slides along the Bed and can be locked in place. Used to hold long workpieces in place or to mount a drill chuck. DRIVE PULLEY (10) Tail Stock Hand Wheel (29): Moves the Tail Stock in and out.
4. To Adjust The Tail Stock: Move the Drive Belt to the proper grooves on the Drive Pulley (10) and 1. Use the Spanner to loosen the Lock Motor Pulley (12). Make sure that Screw (19) under the Tail Stock (24). 1/2” of Drive Belt deflection is meaThen slide Tail Stock to the desired sured, as shown in Figure 9 below. position. See Figure 11, below. FIGURE 9 Tail Stock (24) DRIVE PULLEY (10) 1/2” DEFLECTION Lock Screw (19) DRIVE BELT (11) Figure 11 MOTOR PULLEY (12) 5. 6.
To adjust Tool Rest (21), loosen Tool The Power Switch Safety Switch: Rest Lock Knob (23) and swivel Tool Rest as needed. The Tool Rest 1. The Lathe features a yellow Safety Switch on the Power Switch (14) to should be 1/8” above the center-line prevent unauthorized use. See Figure of the workpiece. Then tighten Tool 14, below. To turn the Lathe on, first Rest Lock Knob. plug the Power Cord (15) into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical To Remove The Tail Center (27): outlet. 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 6. With the Power Switch in its “OFF” position and the Lathe unplugged from its electrical outlet, make all necessary adjustments to the machine as previously discussed. FIGURE 17 To set up a spindle turning operation, mark both ends of the workpiece by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection point of these two lines will indicate the center of the workpiece. See Figure 15.
10. Position Tool Rest (21) approximately 1/4” away from workpiece and approximately 1/8” above center line. 11. Make sure to test the set-up by handturning the workpiece to ensure there is enough clearance all the way around before starting. 12. WARNING! Do not press workpiece too firmly with Tail Stock or the bearings will bind and overheat. Also, do not leave the workpiece too loose or the workpiece will spin off the Lathe. 13. To set up faceplate turning operation, remove Drive Center from Spindle.
increase safety and gain adequate working room. Other Wood Turning Rules to Follow: 1. Check where the speed is set before turning on the Lathe. Speed is a critical parameter in turning. 2. Don’t let the tool touch the wood until after it is on the Tool Rest. If you do, the tool will slap down on the Tool Rest, resulting in possible injury to you or damage to the work piece. 3. Rub the bevel of cutting tools. The bevel is the reference for cutting tools. 4.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch (14) of the Lathe to its “OFF” position and unplug the machine from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 1. 5. WARNING! If the Power Cord of this Lathe is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Quality of cut is poor. Possible Cause Possible Solution 4. Lathe speed too slow. 1. Sharpen or replace cutting tool. 2. Use a lighter touch. 3. Lower cutting tool to max. 1/8” above the center line of workpiece. 4. Increase lathe speed. Excessive vibration when turning thin workpieces. 1. Cutting tool is positioned below workpiece center line. 2. Cutting too aggressively. 1. Raise cutting tool to center line of workpiece. 2. Use a lighter touch.
PARTS LIST Part # Description Qty.
51 40 51 10 51 16.1 72 52 ASSEMBLY DiAgrAM DIAGRAM 31 50 50 20 18 30 SKU 67690 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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