Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Motor and Electrical
Lathe will not start | 1. | Cord not connected. | 1. | Check that cord is plugged in. |
or a breaker trips on | 2. | No power at outlet. | 2. | Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, |
startup. |
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| turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker |
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| is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for |
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| tool and circuit has no other loads. |
| 3. | Fuse has blown. | 3. | Check for short, replace fuse (see Maintenance |
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| 4. | Chuck Guard safety interlock not | 4. | Rotate Pin (251) so it seats in Plate (252). |
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| 5. | PC Board (182) faulty. | 5. | Inspect PC Board, have replaced if needed. |
| 6. | Power Switch (178), Forward/ | 6. | Check and replace as needed. |
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| OFF/Reverse Switch (181) and/ |
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| or Speed Control Knob (180) not |
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| 7. | Internal damage or wear. (such | 7. | Have technician service tool. |
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Lathe stalls. | 1. | Incorrect workpiece material | 1. | Use metal suited for Lathe. |
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| 2. | Drive Pulleys slipping on shaft. | 2. | Tighten or Replace Pulleys (27,148). |
| 3. | Removing too much material per | 3. | Remove less material per pass. |
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Lathe operates | Extension cord too long or wire size | Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension | ||
slowly. | too small. | cord is needed, use shorter/heavier gauge cord. | ||
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| See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section. | |
Performance | 1. Accessory dull or damaged. | 1. | Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as | |
decreases over time. |
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| needed. |
| 2. | Carbon Brushes (318) worn or | 2. | Replace Carbon Brushes (See Maintenance |
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Excessive noise or | 1. Pulley setscrews missing or | 1. | Check Pulley keys and setscrews. Replace or | |
rattling. |
| loose. |
| tighten as needed. |
| 2. | Motor fan hitting cover. | 2. | Tighten fan cover or replace as needed. |
| 3. | Belt (if equipped) too loose | 3. | Properly tension belt. |
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| (slipping) or too tight (bearing |
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| damage). |
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| 4. | Internal motor damage or wear. | 4. | Have technician service tool. |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
REV 10b |
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