Harbor Freight Tools 65345 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Quality of cut is poor.

1.

Cutting tool is above workpiece

1.

Lower cutting tool to center line

center line.

of workpiece.

2.

Lathe speed too slow.

2.

Increase lathe speed.

3.

Cutting tool is dull.

3.

Sharpen or replace cutting tool.

4.

Cutting too aggressively.

4.

Use a lighter touch.

Excessive vibration when turning

1.

Cutting tool is positioned below

1.

Raise cutting tool to center line

thin workpieces.

workpiece center line.

of workpiece.

2.

Cutting too aggressively.

2.

Use a lighter touch.

Excessive vibration when turning

1. Headstock and/or tailstock

1.

Check for proper workpiece

larger workpieces or bowls.

improperly located at ends of

centers.

workpiece.

2.

Workpiece is unbalanced.

2.

Cut off stock until workpiece is

balanced.

Lathe will not turn on.

1.

Speed control lever not in its

1.

Make sure speed control lever

lowest speed setting.

is turned to its lowest speed

setting.

2.

Electrical outlet not working or is

2.

Make sure lathe is plugged into

of wrong voltage.

a working, 120 volt, grounded,

electrical outlet.

3.

Blown fuse or tripped circuit

3.

Replace fuse or reset circuit

breaker.

breaker.

Lathe will not turn off.

1.

Damaged or faulty power switch

1.

Unplug the lathe from its

and/or internal wiring.

electrical outlet immediately.

Do not operate lathe until it is

repaired by a qualified service

technician.

SKU 65345

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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