Problem Possible Causes Solution
WARNING!
For your safety, turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power source before
performing maintenance or lubrication work on the lathe.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
• Blow out dust accumulation inside the motor, housing, and bed assembly frequently.
If the tailstock has been used as a guide for drilling through the centre of a
workpiece, also blow sawdust or shavings out of the centre of both spindles.
• A coat of automotive wax applied to the bed will help keep the surface clean and
the movement of the tool rest and tailstock smooth.
• Periodic lubrication of the spring levers and other threaded parts will make these
parts easier to operate.
Quality of cut is poor. • Cutting tool is above
workpiece centre line.
• Lathe speed too slow.
• Cutting tool is dull.
• Cutting too aggressively.
• Lower cutting tool to
centre line of workpiece.
• Increase lathe speed.
• Sharpen or replace cutting
tool.
• Use a lighter touch.
Excessive vibration
when turning thin
workpieces.
• Cutting tool is positioned
below workpiece centre
line.
• Cutting too aggressively.
• Raise cutting tool to centre
line of workpiece.
• Use a lighter touch.
Excessive vibration
when turning larger
workpieces or bowls.
• Headstock and/or tailstock
improperly located at
ends of workpiece.
• Workpiece is unbalanced.
• Check for proper workpiece
centres.
• Cut off stock until workpiece
is balanced.
Lathe will not turn on. • Speed control lever not in
its lowest speed setting.
• Electrical outlet not working
or is of wrong voltage.
• Blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
• Make sure speed control
lever is turned to its
lowest speed setting.
• Make sure lathe is plugged
into a working, 120 V,
grounded, electrical
outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Lathe will not turn
off.
• Damaged or faulty power
switch and/or internal
wiring.
• Unplug the lathe from its
electrical outlet
immediately. Do not
operate lathe until it is
repaired by a qualified
service technician.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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MAINTENANCE
headline bars
continuation tabs
notes
warnings
headline bars
continuation tabs
notes
warnings
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