Maintenance
WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove plug from electrical outlet before performing any maintenance work on the lathe.
1.Frequently blow out any dust accumulation inside the motor.
2.A coat of automotive wax to the bed will help keep the surfaces clean, and allow the tool rest and tailstock to move freely.
3.If the power cord is damaged, worn, or cut in any way have it replaced by a qualified electrician right away.
Troubleshooting
Trouble | Probable Cause | Remedy |
Motor will not run | Defective ON/OFF switch or | Replace defective parts. |
| damaged power cord. |
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| Burned out motor | Have a qualified technician re- |
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| place the motor. |
Lathe slows down while | Adjust tension. | |
turning. |
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Tailstock rocks back | Adjusting screw is too loose. | Adjust screw. |
and forth excessively. |
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Burning at tailstock end. | Live center binding or dead | Check bearing on live center. |
| center not lubricated. | Add lubrication if using dead |
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| center. |
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY: NETHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT: IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER A ND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACE- MENT PARTS THERETO.
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