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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Machine | does not | 1. | Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incor- | 1. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
start or | a breaker |
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| 2. | Power supply is at fault/switched OFF. | 2. | Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and |
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| main power supply is switched ON. |
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| 3. | Lockout key is at fault. | 3. | Install/replace lockout key; replace switch. |
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| 4. | Motor ON button or ON/OFF switch is at | 4. | Replace faulty ON button or ON/OFF switch. |
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| 5. | Wiring is at fault. | 5. | Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded |
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| 6. | Motor brushes are worn. | 6. | Replace brushes. |
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| 7. | Motor is at fault. | 7. | Test/repair/replace. |
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Machine stalls or is | 1. | Too much tool pressure. | 1. | Reduce tool pressure. | |
Overloaded. | 2. | Plug/receptacle is at fault. | 2. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. | |
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| 3. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 3. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft |
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| 4. | Motor brushes are worn. | 4. | Replace brushes. |
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| 5. | Motor has overheated. | 5. | Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload. |
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| 6. | Motor is at fault. | 6. | Test/repair/replace. |
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Machine | has vibra- | 1. | Motor or component is loose. | 1. | Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and |
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| 2. | Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover. | 2. | Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged |
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| 3. | Workpiece or center/chuck is at fault. | 3. | Center workpiece on center/chuck or face plate; |
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| reduce RPM; replace defective center/chuck. |
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| 4. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 4. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft |
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Wood Lathe Operation
Symptom | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
Vibration noise | 1. Belt cover loose. | 1. If necessary, install a soft, vibration dampening |
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is running; noise |
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changes when |
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speed is changed. |
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| G0657/G0658 Benchtop Lathe |
