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 too aggressively. | 1. | Use a lighter touch. |
thin workpieces. |
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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.
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.
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