Problem Cause Solution
Machine will not start, develop full power
or stalls.
1. Machine not plugged in.
2. Low voltage.
3. Loose connection.
4. Circuit overloaded with electrical appliances.
5. Circuit too long or undersized wires.
6. Circuit breaker does not have
sufficient capacity.
7. Drive belt tension too high.
8. Extension cord is too long.
9. Worn motor.
10. Motor not cooling sufficiently.
1. Plug the machine in.
2. Check power supply to the machine.
3. Check all external connections.
4. Decrease the load on the circuit.
5. Reduce the length of the wire or use a suitable
diameter of cable.
6. Have a qualified electrician install suitable
circuit breaker.
7. Reduce belt tension.
8. Reduce the length of the extension cord.
9. Replace motor.
10. Clean the motor to increase airflow or reduce
operational periods.
Motor overheats.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Motor not cooling sufficiently.
1. Reduce load on the motor.
2. Clean the motor to increase airflow or reduce
operational periods.
Spindle stalls or will not turn. 1. Excessive depth of cut.
2. Loose or broken belt.
3. Worn spindle bearings.
1. Reduce cutting depth.
2. Adjust belt tension or replace drive belt.
3. Replace bearings.
Tailstock moves when applying pressure 1. Excessive pressure is being applied by the
tailstock to the workpiece.
2. Tailstock is not secured in place.
3. Lathe bed and tailstock mating surfaces
are dirty.
1. Apply only sufficient force with the tailstock to
hold the timber securely between centres.
2. Tighten tailstock locking lever.
3. Remove and clean the tailstock and lathe bed.
Tailstock or tool rest holder will not lock in place
securely.
1. The clamp is set incorrectly. 1. Adjust the clamp as shown in the
Maintenance chapter of the manual.
Turning tool digs into the timber or grabs it. 1. The turning tool is blunt.
2. The tool rest is set to low.
3. The tool rest is too far from the timber.
4. The wrong turning tool is being used.
1. Sharpen the turning tool.
2. Set the tool rest to the correct height.
3. Move the tool rest closer to the timber.
4. Use the correct turning tool.
Excessive motor noise. 1. Faulty motor.
2. Pulley blind set screws are loose.
1. Replace motor.
2. Tighten blind set screws.
Excessive vibration. 1. Work piece is excessively out of balance.
2. Worn spindle bearings.
3. Worn drive belt.
4. Motor mount bolts or handles are loose.
5. Lathe is on an uneven surface.
1. Balance the work piece as best as possible
before mounting to the lathe.
2. Replace spindle bearings.
3. Replace the drive belt.
4. Tighten the bolts and handles.
5. Ensure the lathe is stable and level.
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