Harbor Freight Tools 38515 User Manual
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- Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 1
WOOD LATHE 14 x 40 INCH Model 38515 ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Copyright © 1998 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 - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 2
RPM; belt driven 14 inches 40 inches 14 inches 40 inches 3/4"-10 T.P.I." 56-1/2 x 8-1/4 x 12-3/4 inches Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 3
alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired. 21. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 4
all parts are included (refer to Parts List and Diagram at end of manual). The plastic bag with parts includes the 5 parts shown with * on the , please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual. Extension Cords This machine has a three prong plug and must only be plugged - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 5
Operation Finding the Center of the Wood Stock Use only fresh, square lengths of wood stock or stock that has clearly defined center points on each end of the stock. Follow the Steps below to find the center of the wood stock. 1. Draw two diagonal lines across each end of the wood stock, from one - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 6
Turning the Wood Stock Caution: Before turning on the Wood Lathe, make sure to wear ANSI approved eye protection, and do not have any loose clothing or long hair exposed. 1. Lay out your selection of gouges and chisels. You may wish to mark indicator lines along the length of the wood stock to mark - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 7
Adjustments Refer to the Assembly Drawing on the last page to find parts referenced below. Moving the Tailstock and Tool Carriage 1. Make sure Lathe Power Line (1) is disconnected. 2. Loosen the Nut (61) for the Tool Carriage (35), or the Nut (54) to move the Tailstock (39). 3. Slide the Tool - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 8
Main Shaft (27) Chuck (29) Aligning the Centers 1. Move the Tailstock (39) to the Lathe Tip (28). 2. Lock the Tailstock down. 3. Loosen the four screws (26), around the Main Shaft (27). 4. Swing the Main Shaft forward so the Lathe Tip (28) and the Tip (37) are in line. Then tighten the Screws (26 - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 9
Upper Belt Pulley (5) Driving Belt (12) Protecting Cover (11) Power Switch (30) Motor Screw (14) Lower Belt Pulley (13) 5. Adjust the Driving Belt (12) to the proper steps on the lower Belt Pulley (13) and the upper Belt Pulley (5) to obtain the desired speed. Make sure Driving Belt is not crossed - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 10
Maintenance When you are finished using your Wood Lathe for the day, wipe down the Wood Lathe or use an air compressor set at 10 PSI to blow the Wood Lathe clean. Periodically check your Wood Lathe for wear or damage and inspect the Driving Belt (12). Do not use your Wood Lathe if you find any - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 11
Screw 27 Main Shaft 28 Lathe Tip 29 Chuck * 30 Power Switch 31 Washer 32 Screw 33 Jip 34 Cap Screw 35 Tool Carriage 36 Guide Track 37 Tip Parts List Qty Item # Description 1 38 Ball Bearing 1 39 Tailstock 3 40 Nut 3 41 Screw Axis 1 42 Locking Screw 1 43 Handwheel 1 44 - Harbor Freight Tools 38515 | User Manual - Page 12
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14 x 40 INCH
14 x 40 INCH
14 x 40 INCH
14 x 40 INCH
14 x 40 INCH
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Copyright © 1998 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.
For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353
Model 38515