This is a bracket insert, (aka flange, spacer or similar) that fills the gap between the mounting stand and the motor. During the assembly process, there is 6 ¼ x 7/8" x 1/8 inch gap, (similar to look of how a T-track would be recessed into a table). In this case, and in a few videos watched, no insert (flange, spacer) was provided by Harbor Freight.
In opinion, the motor and assembly would seem to attach more flush by using this insert. This in mind, I decided to design and print this no-frills simple part for my own dust collection system.