Model g8688 (Mfg. 3/09+) -33-syMpTOM pOssIbLE cAusE cOrrEcTIvE AcTION
Carriage hard to move. 1. Carriage lock is tightened down.
2. Chips have loaded up on bedways.
3. Bedways are dry and in need of
lubrication.
4. longitudi nal stops are interfering.
5. gibs are too tight.
1. Check to make sure table locks are fully released.
2. Frequently c lean away chips that load up dur ing
turning operations.
3. lubricate bedways and handles.
4. Check to make sure that sto ps are floating and not
hitting the center stop.
5. loosen gib screw(s) slightly.
gear change levers will not
shift into position.
1. gears not aligned in headstoc k. 1. rotate spindle by hand until gear falls into place.
loud, repetitious noise
coming from machine.
1. gears not aligned in headstoc k or
no backlash.
2. Broken gear or bad bearing .
3. Workpiece is hitting stationary
object.
1. adjust gears and establish backlash.
2. replace broken gear or b earing.
3. Stop lathe immediately an d correct interference
problem.
tailstock quill will not feed
out of tailstock.
1. Quill lock knob is tightened down. 1. turn knob counterclockwise.