Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

Difficulty moving

1.

Debris jammed around Gibs.

1.

Remove Gibs, clean Gibs and all adjacent areas.

Cranks of Cross

 

 

 

Re-lubricate, then reinstall Gibs.

Slide, Compound

2.

Gibs adjusted too tight.

2.

Loosen Gib screws (99 and/or 106) and lubricate

Slide and/or

 

 

 

bedways.

Carriage Handwheel.

3.

Bedways need lubrication.

3.

Lubricate bedways.

Cutting Tool

1.

Tool Post (112) too loose.

1.

Clean any debris around Tool Post, then securely

or machine

 

 

 

tighten Tool Post.

components vibrate

2.

Cutting tool jutting too far out of

2.

Remove and reinstall cutting tool so that at least

excessively during

 

Tool Post or not secure.

 

two screws hold it securely in place and no more

operation.

 

 

 

than 1/3 of the tool extends beyond the Tool Post.

 

3.

Gibs need adjustment.

3.

Adjust Gib screws (99 and/or 106).

 

4.

Cutting tool need sharpening.

4.

Sharpen or replace tool.

 

5.

RPM or feed rate incorrect for

5.

Check and adjust for recommended RPM and/or

 

 

job.

 

feed rate.

Finished piece

Chuck and Tailstock are not aligned.

Realign Tailstock following Tailstock Alignment

uneven from one

 

 

instructions in the maintenance section of this

end to the other.

 

 

manual.

Difficulty moving

Debris lodged between Jaws and

Remove Jaws. Clean and lubricate Chuck threads,

Chuck Jaws.

Chuck.

then reinstall Jaws.

Carriage will not

1.

Gear or gears not engaged.

1.

Check gears and adjust positions.

feed.

2.

Damaged gears.

2.

Check and replace damaged gears.

 

3.

Feed Handle screw loose.

3.

Tighten feed handle screw.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or 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 and/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 replacement parts thereto.

REV 10b

SKU 93212

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 93212 operating instructions Please Read the Following Carefully