Mini Metal Lathe 7 x 12
OWNER’S MANUAL
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the
original purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the
product by make and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The
product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty
claim. Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will
be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited
warranty or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor
charges or damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any
damages, including, without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal
injury, related to Your improper use, installation, or maintenance of the product; or any indirect,
incidental or consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the
specified use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied
warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to
You. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to
rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall
have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this warranty.
Distributed by
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
NorthernTool.com
Made in China
Replacement Parts
• For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at
1-800-222-5381.
• Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
• When ordering parts, the following will be required: Model Number, Serial Number/Lot Date
Code, and Description.
• The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and or improvements to product
lines and manuals without notice.
Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser
only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton Air Tool product purchased will be free from material
defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one
year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the
product is strictly in accordance with product instructions. There are no other arranties,express
or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.If the
product does not comply with this limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We
will, at our sole option and within a commercially reasonable time, either replace the product
without charge to You or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not
transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) accessories both
consumable and durable; (c) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as a result of any
accident or in any other manner; (d) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper
installation; (e) improper maintenance and repair; and (f) product alteration in any manner by
anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to product
instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
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Carriage hard to
move.
Gear change levers
will not shift into
position.
Loud, repetitious
noise coming from
machine.
Tailstock quill will
not feed out of
tailstock.
1. Carriage lock is tightened down.
2. Chips have loaded up on bedways.
3. Bedways are dry and in need of
lubrication.
4. Longitudinal stops are interfering.
5.Gibs are too tight.
1. Gears not aligned in headstock.
1. Gears not aligned in headstock or
no backlash.
2. Broken gear or bad bearing.
3.Workpiece is hitting stationary object.
1. Quill lock knob is tightened down.
Possible Solution
Symptom
Possible Cause
Operation and Work Results
1. Check to make sure table locks are fully
released.
2. Frequently clean away chips that load up
during turning operations.
3. Lubricate bedways and handles.
4. Check to make sure that stops are floating
and not hitting the center stop.
5. Loosen gib screw(s) slightly.
1. Rotate spindle by hand until gear falls into
place.
1. Adjust gears and establish backlash.
2. Replace broken gear or bearing.
3. Stop lathe immediately and correct
interference problem.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise.
Mini Metal Lathe 7 x 12
OWNER’S MANUAL