Troubleshooting.
Lathe will not start.
1/ Check that the start switch is being pressed full in.
2/ Check that the red emergency / stop switch is fully out.
3/ Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet.
4/ Check that the electrical supply is on [reset the breaker].
5/ Check that door is closed.
6/ With the power disconnected from the machine, check the wiring to the plug is
correct. Check that the rubber insulation is stripped enough and is not causing a bad
connection. Check that all the screws are tight.
7/ Test the safety circuit.
The machine will not stop.
This is a very rare occurrence as the machine is designed to fail-safe. If it should
occur and you cannot fix the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine must be
disconnected from the power and never run until the fault has been rectified.
1/ Stop switch faulty. Replace the stop switch.
2/ Internal breaker faulty. Replace the breaker.
Motor tries to start but will not turn.
1/ With the power disconnected from the machine. Try to turn the spindle by hand. If
the spindle will not turn, check the reason for the jamming.
2/ Spindle clamp block left engaged.
3/ Capacitor faulty. Replace the capacitor.
4/ Motor faulty. Replace the motor.
5/ Spindle lock or spiral gears engaged. Disengage.
Motor overheats.
The motor is designed to run hot, but should it overheat it has an internal thermal
overload protector that will shut it down until the motor has cooled and then it will
reset automatically. If the motor overheats wait until it has cooled and restart. If the
motor shuts down consistently check for the reason. Typical reasons are dull cutting
tools, motor cooling fan clogged or faulty, motor-cooling fins clogged, over feeding
the job and excessive ambient temperature.
Squeaking noise.
1/ Check that the motor cooling fan is not contacting the fan cover.
2/ Check the bearings.
3/ Check the drive belt.
Spindle slows down during a cut.
1/ Loose drive belt. Re-tension the belt.
2/ Dull cutting tools. Replace the tool or have it re-sharpened.
3/ Feeding the wood too fast. Slow down the feed rate.
4/ Oil or dirt on the drive belt. Clean or replace the drive belt.
Machine vibrates.
1/ Machine not level on the floor. Re-level the machine ensuring that it has no
movement.
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