Jet Tools JWL-1642EVS-2 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Solution

 

1.

Workpiece warped, out of

1.

Correct problem by planing,

 

 

round, has major flaw, or was

 

bandsawing, or scrap the

 

 

improperly prepared for

 

workpiece all together

 

 

turning

2.

Replace bearings

 

2.

Worn spindle bearings

Excessive vibration.

3.

Replace belt

3.

Worn belt

 

4. Tighten bolt or handle

 

4.

Motor mount bolt or handle

 

5. Shim lathe bed, or adjust feet

 

 

loose

 

 

 

on stand

 

5.

Lathe on uneven surface

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Excessive cut

1.

Reduce cut depth

 

2.

Worn motor

2.

Replace motor

Motor or spindle stalls or will not

3.

Broken belt

3.

Replace belt

start

4.

Worn spindle bearings

4.

Replace bearings

 

 

5.

Improper cooling on motor

5.

Clean sawdust from motor

 

 

 

 

fan

 

1.

Power line overloaded

1.

Correct overload condition

 

2.

Undersize wires in supply

2.

Increase supply wire size

Motor fails to develop full power.

 

system

3. Request voltage check from

 

 

3.

Low voltage

 

power company and correct

 

 

 

4.

Worn motor

 

low voltage condition

 

4.

Replace motor

 

 

 

 

1.

Dull tools

1.

Sharpen tools

 

2.

Tool support set too low

2.

Reposition tool support

Tools tend to grab or dig in.

3.

Tool support set too far from

 

height

3.

Reposition tool support

 

workpiece

 

 

 

4.

Improper tool being used

 

closer to workpiece

 

4. Use correct tool for operation

 

 

 

 

1.

Excessive pressure being

1.

Slide tailstock down to the

 

 

applied by tailstock. Note:

 

right side of the lathe against

 

 

The screw action of the

 

the stop. Move headstock

 

 

tailstock is capable of

 

into position and apply

 

 

applying excessive pressure

 

pressure to workpiece with

 

 

to workpiece and headstock.

 

tailstock.

Tailstock moves when applying

 

Apply only sufficient force by

2.

Remove and clean surfaces

pressure

 

tailstock to hold workpiece

 

with a cleaner degreaser

 

 

securely in place. Excessive

 

 

 

 

pressure can cause damage

 

 

 

 

to machine.

 

 

 

2.

Lathe bed and tailstock

 

 

 

 

mating surfaces are greasy

 

 

 

 

or oily.

 

 

 

1.

Digital readout sensor out of

1.

Open the belt access and

Digital readout does not work

 

position

 

position the sensor so that it

 

 

 

 

reads the bolts

 

 

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Contents WMH Tool Group Part Number M-708359Warranty and Service Page Speed Recommendations Volt Operation Model JWL-1642EVS only Volts7 Total Length of Cord in FeetVolt Operation Model JWL-1642EVS-2 only Introduction Table of Contents Input Power 115V Only Input Power 230V Only SpecificationsJWL-1642EVS-2 Unpacking and Clean-Up Contents of the Shipping ContainersAssembly Stand Shelf Tool BasketControls and Features GuardCenter’s shaft. Unscrew the tip and change as needed Speed Change Disconnect the machine from the power sourceLathe Tools Mounting Workpiece Between Centers Stock Selection Roughing OutParting CovesCuts BeadsFace Plate and Bowl Turning Sanding and FinishingMounting Stock Checks and Cracks Face Plate or ChuckWood Selection DistortionTo Shape the Outside of a Bowl To Shape the Interior of a Bowl Sanding and Finishing a BowlAdjusting the Clamping Mechanism Changing the Belt and BearingsTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionStand and Bed Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty Headstock Assembly JWL1642-MFC JWL1642-147 Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS Wiring Diagram for JWL-1642EVS-2 How to use the chart Indexer PositionsPage Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois Phone
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