TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem |
| Possible Cause |
| Possible Solution |
Quality of cut is poor. | 1. | Cutting tool is above workpiece | 1. | Lower cutting tool to center line |
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| center line. |
| of workpiece. |
| 2. | Lathe speed too slow. | 2. | Increase lathe speed. |
| 3. | Cutting tool is dull. | 3. | Sharpen or replace cutting tool. |
| 4. | Cutting too aggressively. | 4. | Use a lighter touch. |
Excessive vibration when turning | 1. | Cutting tool is positioned below | 1. | Raise cutting tool to center line |
thin workpieces. |
| workpiece center line. |
| of workpiece. |
| 2. | Cutting too aggressively. | 2. | Use a lighter touch. |
Excessive vibration when turning | 1. Headstock and/or tailstock | 1. | Check for proper workpiece | |
larger workpieces or bowls. |
| improperly located at ends of |
| centers. |
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| workpiece. |
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| 2. | Workpiece is unbalanced. | 2. | Cut off stock until workpiece is |
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| balanced. |
Lathe will not turn on. | 1. | Speed control lever not in its | 1. | Make sure speed control lever |
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| lowest speed setting. |
| is turned to its lowest speed |
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| setting. |
| 2. | Electrical outlet not working or is | 2. | Make sure lathe is plugged into |
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| of wrong voltage. |
| a working, 120 volt, grounded, |
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| electrical outlet. |
| 3. | Blown fuse or tripped circuit | 3. | Replace fuse or reset circuit |
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| breaker. |
| breaker. |
Lathe will not turn off. | 1. | Damaged or faulty power switch | 1. | Unplug the lathe from its |
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| and/or internal wiring. |
| electrical outlet immediately. |
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| Do not operate lathe until it is |
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| repaired by a qualified service |
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| technician. |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Lathe.
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