Harbor Freight Tools 90692 Troubleshooting Guide, Do not use damaged equipment

Models: 90692

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occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Do not use damaged equipment.

2.For better and safer performance, always keep the Cutting Tool (31) clean and sharp.

3.Daily, with a clean cloth, brush, or vacuum remove all debris fromthe Lathe Dupli- cator Attachment. Then, use a lightweight machine oil to lubricate all moving parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom

Machine slows down while operating.

Tool “chatters” during turning operation.

Workpiece splits or breaks up during turning operation.

Workpiece finish poor.

 

Possible Cause(s)

 

Corrective Action

1.

Applying too much

1. Ease up on pressure.

 

pressure to workpiece.

 

 

1.

Workpiece is too

1.

True up the roundness

 

far out of round.

 

of the workpiece before

 

 

 

turning operation.

2.

Workpiece has too

2.

Establish new center

 

much wobble.

 

marks on ends to reduce

 

 

 

wobble.

3.

Operator using

3.

Read instructions, and

 

improper technique.

 

take lighter cuts to

 

 

 

minimize chatter.

4.

Cutting motion is against

4.

Use cutting motion that is

 

the grain of the workpiece.

 

with the grain.

5.

Workpiece is too long and thin,

5.

Install a steady rest in the

 

and is deflected by tool

 

middle, behind the

 

pressure.

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

 

1.

Workpiece contained defects

1.

Select or assemble a

 

before mounting.

 

workpiece that is free

 

 

 

of defects.

1.

Prototype or template loose.

1.

Secure prototype or

 

 

 

template.

2.

Loose tool holder.

2.

Tighten tension of spring.

3.

Pattern follower not

3.

Adjust pattern follower

 

contacting original.

 

firmly against original.

 

 

 

 

SKU 90692

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Harbor Freight Tools 90692 operating instructions Troubleshooting Guide, Do not use damaged equipment