Baileigh Industrial WL-1847VS, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Excessive Vibration.
1. Work piece warped, out of
round, has major flaw, or was
improperly prepared for turning
2. Worn spindle bearings
3. Worn belt
4. Motor mount bolt or handle
loose
5. Lathe on uneven surface 1. Correct problem by planing,
band sawing, or scrap workpiece
all together
2. Replace bearings
3. Replace belt
4. Tighten bolt or handle
5. Shim lathe bed, or adjust feet
on stand
Motor or Spindle Stalls or Will
not Start
1. Excessive cut
2. Worn motor
3. Broken belt
4. Worn spindle bearings
5. Improper cooling on motor 1. Reduce cut depth
2. Replace motor
3. Replace belt
4. Replace bearings
5. Clean sawdust from motor fan
Motor fails to develop full
power.
1. Power line overloaded
2.Undersize wires in supply
system
3. Low voltage
4. Worn motor
1. Correct overload condition
2. Increase supply wire size
3. Request voltage check from
power company and correct low
voltage condition
4. Replace motor
Tools tend to grab or dig in.
1. Dull tools
2. Tool support set too low
3. Tool support set too far from
work piece
4. Improper tool being used 1. Sharpen tools
2. Reposition tool support height
3. Reposition tool support closer
to workpiece
4. Use correct tool for operation
Digital readout does not work
1. Digital readout sensor out of
position
1. Open the belt access and
position the sensor so that it
reads the bolts
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.