Harbor Freight Tools 34706 User Manual - Page 13

VEI. Operation Switch (Figure 12) 1. To turn the lathe "ON", insert the switch key into the switch housing. 2. Move the switch to the "ON" position. 3. To turn the lathe "OFF", move the switch to the "OFF" position. 4. To lock the switch in the "OFF" position, remove the switch key from the switch housing. Store it in a safe place. 5. Never leave the lathe unattended until it has come to a complete stop. Fig. 12 Speed control (Figure 13) 1. The lathe motor must be running before you can use the speed control lever. 2. The speed control lever can be turned to one of ten fixed speeds. To set the speed, pull back on the lever handle [1] and rotate the handle to the next fixed speed. Use the index plate [2] to choose lathe speed. 3. Turn the lever clockwise to increase the speed and counterclockwise to decrease the speed. 4. You must move the speed control lever to the lowest speed setting before turning the switch off (Figure 14), otherwise the motor may not start. Fig. 13 2 Fig. 14 Tailstock (Figure 15) 1. Move the tailstock [1] by loosening the lock levbr [2] and pushing the tailstock to the desired position on the bed. Lock by tightening the lock lever [2]. 2. The spindle can extend up to 2-1/2 inches from the tailstock housing. You can move the tailstock spindle [3] by loosening the spindle lock lever [4] and then turning the 5 hand wheel [5]. Lock levers [4] and [2] before operating lathe. 3. The tailstock spindle is hollow and can be accessed from the handwheel end. Use the push-out rod to remove the center cup or to drill holes through the center of a workpiece. Opp L 3 Fig. 15 4 1 2