03173
MINI-HOBBY WOODWORKING LATHE
Model 03173
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and
assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice num-
ber on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or wet wor k areas
invite injuries.
2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle
this product.
3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be
stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and
keep out of reach of children.
4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to
use this product.
5. USE EYE AND BREATHING PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact
eyeglasses and a full face shield when using this product. Also, use an ANSI
approved dust mask if the operation produces excessive dust. ANSI approved
safety impact eyeglasses, full face shield, and dust masks are available from
Harbor Freight Tools.
6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become
caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from
becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up
above elbows.
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Item Description
Features Woodworking Lathe / 12 VDC High Speed Motor With Switch /
12 Volt Transformer / Turning Gouge / Allen Key / Center Finder /
Assembly Hardware.
Electrical
Requirements
120 VAC Input / 60 Hz / 12 VDC Output /
6 Watts / 18,000 RPM.
Construction ABS Plastic (Glass Reinforced) / Cast Aluminum /
Aluminum Alloy / Stainless Steel / Low Carbon Steel.
Net Weight 10.70 Pounds.
7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.
8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENT.
9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do
not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that
it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged
parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this
product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
12. MAINT AIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean, dr y, and
keep all cutting bits sharp for better and safer performance. For your safety,
service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applica-
tions for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at
the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this
tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
14. WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator
must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. FOR THEIR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, NEVER ALLOW
CHILDREN TO USE THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT CLOSE ADULT
SUPERVISION.
2. TO AVOID KICKBACK, ALWAYS MAINTAIN A FIRM GRIP ON THE CUTTING
TOOL WITH BOTH HANDS, AND APPLY FIRM DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON
THE WOODTURNING SUPPORT (part #18).
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3. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use
the Woodworking Lathe in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors.
Do not use the Woodworking Lathe in a damp or wet location.
4. BEFORE USING THE WOODWORKING LATHE, make sure it is positioned on a
flat, level, sturdy workbench surface capable of supporting the weight of the tool,
additional tools, accessories, and the workpiece.
5. GROUND THIS PRODUCT . The 12 Volt Transformer for this product is equipped
with a 2-prong Plug and requires the use of a grounded, 3-Prong Adapter Plug
(not included). To comply with the National Electr ic Code, and to provide addi-
tional protection from the risk of electrical shock, this product should only be
connected to a 120 Volt, 3-hole electr ical outlet that is protected by a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). (See Figure A.)
ON/OFF
POWER
SWITCH
12 VOLT TRANSFORMER (#58)
3-PRONG ADAPTER PLUG
(NOT INCLUDED)
120 VOLT, GROUNDED
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
POWER CORD OF
HIGH SPEED
MOTOR UNIT (#4-A)
FIGURE A
6. IF AN EXTENSION CORD (not included) IS USED, MAKE SURE TO USE
ONLY UL APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND
LENGTH. (See Figure B.)
AWG RATING CHART - 120 VOLT
FIGURE B
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