Troubleshooting
General
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting.
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Motor will not run | 1. | Defective | 1. | Replace defective parts before |
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| Defective switch cord. |
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| Defective switch box |
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| receptacle. |
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| 2. Motor protector open, | 2. | Reset protector when motor has |
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| overload protector). |
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| 3. | Burned out motor. | 3. | Consult an Authorized Service |
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| Center. Any attempt to repair this |
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| motor may create a HAZARD |
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| 4. | Index pin engaged. | 4. | Disengage index pin (see “Getting |
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Lathe slows down | 1. | 1. Adjust belt tension. See “Assembly” |
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when turning |
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Tailstock rocks back | 1. Brass adjusting screw | 1. | Adjust screw. See “Assembly” sec | - | |
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| is too loose. |
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Bed loose in head- | 1. | Hex head locking | 1. | Tighten hex head locking screw. |
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