Model g8688 (Mfg. 3/09+)
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syMpTOM
pOssIbLE cAusE
cOrrEcTIvE AcTION
Carriage hard to move.
1. Carriage lock is tightened down.
2. Chips have loaded up on bedways.
3. Bedways are dry and in need of
lubrication.
4. longitudinal stops are interfering.
5. gibs are too tight.
1. Check to make sure table locks are fully released.
2. Frequently clean away chips that load up during
turning operations.
3. lubricate bedways and handles.
4. Check to make sure that stops are floating and not
hitting the center stop.
5. loosen gib screw(s) slightly.
gear change levers will not
shift into position.
1. gears not aligned in headstock.
1. rotate spindle by hand until gear falls into place.
loud, repetitious noise
coming from machine.
1. gears not aligned in headstock or
no backlash.
2. Broken gear or bad bearing.
3. Workpiece is hitting stationary
object.
1. adjust gears and establish backlash.
2. replace broken gear or bearing.
3. Stop lathe immediately and correct interference
problem.
tailstock quill will not feed
out of tailstock.
1. Quill lock knob is tightened down.
1. turn knob counterclockwise.
