SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel- ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
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Motor will not start, | 1. | Power supply fuse or circuit breaker has | 1. | Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for electrical | |
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| shorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if it is old | |
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| 2. | Motor fan cover is dented, stopping the fan | 2. | Replace or adjust fan cover. Inspect motor fan and | |
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| 3. | Paddle switch is broken or at fault. | 3. | Disconnect power, and use an ohmmeter to check | |
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| 4. | Start capacitor is at fault. | 4. | Replace start capacitor. | |
| 5. | Motor is at fault. | 5. | Replace motor. | |
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Fuses or circuit | 1. | Short circuit in line cord or plug. | 1. | Short circuit in line cord or plug. | |
breakers trip open. |
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| 2. | Short circuit in motor or loose connections. | 2. | Short circuit in motor or loose connections. | |
| 3. | Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power | 3. | Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power supply. | |
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Vibration noise | 1. | 1. | Tighten the four screws that mount the | ||
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is running; noise |
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speed is changed. |
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| dents, bends, or indications of rubbing. Tap out the | |
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| dent with a rubber mallet, bend back into proper | |
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| 3. | Bad spindle bearing(s). | 3. | Replace spindle bearing(s). | |
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Vibration noise | 1. | Dented fan cover on motor. | 1. | Replace or adjust fan cover. Inspect motor fan and | |
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is running; noise | 2. | Bad spindle bearing(s). | 2. | Replace spindle bearing(s). | |
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Bad surface finish. | 1. | Wrong spindle speed. | 1. | Use | |
| 2. | Dull chisel or wrong chisel being used for | 2. | Sharpen chisel or try a different chisel. | |
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G0462 Wood Lathe (Mfg. Since 3/10) |