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MAINTENANCE
Keep your machine clean. At the end of each day, clean the machine. Wood contains moisture, meaning that
sawdust and wood chips can cause rust if not removed. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt. Teflon lubricant tends to
dry and has less of a tendency to accumulate dirt and saw dust. Periodically check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
The drive belt should last for many years depending on usage, but it needs to be inspected regularly for cracks,
cuts and general wear. If damage is found, replace the belt before operation.
All bearings are sealed for life and do not require any maintenance. If a bearing becomes faulty, replace it.
The lathe is made from steel and cast iron. All non-painted surfaces will rust if not protected. It is recommended
that they are protected by applying wax.
Blow out dust accumulation inside the motor, the housing, and the bed assembly frequently. If the tailstock has
been used as a guide for drilling through the center of a workpiece, also blow sawdust or shavings out of the center
of both the headstock spindle and the tailstock quill.
A coat of machine lubricant 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.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor or spindle stalls and
will not start
Excessive cut Reduce the depth of the cut
Worn, damaged, or improperly adjusted
belt
Adjust or replace the belt.
Worn spindle bearing Replace the bearing.
Motor is protected from overload Reset the circuit.
Excessive vibration.
Workpiece is warped, out of round, has
major flaw, or was improperly prepared
for turning
Correct the problem by planing or saw-
ing workpiece, or discard it entirely and
restart.
Worn spindle bearing Replace the spindle bearings
Worn drive belt Replace the drive belt
Lathe is on an uneven surface Place the lathe on a flat surface.
Tools tend to grab or dig
in.
Dull tools Keep tools sharp
Tool rest set too low Reposition the tool rest height.
Tool rest set too far from work piece
Reposition the tool rest closer to the
workpiece
Improper tool being used Use correct tool for operation
Tailstock moves when ap-
plying pressure
Cam lock nut needs adjusting Tighten cam lock nut.
Lathe bed and tailstock mating surfaces
are greasy or oily
Remove the tailstock and clean the sur-
faces with a cleaner. Apply a light coat of
oil to the lathe bed surface.
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