Rust
The lathe
is
made from steel and cast iron. All non-painted surfaces will rust if not
protected. It is recommended that non-painted surfaces be protected, by applying
wax or a Teflon-based lubricant.
Copy saddle chain adjustment
The chain that controls the lateral movement of the saddle comes factory set and
should not need adjustment. The chain is provided with an adjustment screw and nut
[nut located inside the head stock]. If you need to adjust the
chain,
hold the chain
attachment screw steady [it has two flats] so that the chain is not twisted and then
retension
.
Troubleshooting
Lathe will not start
1
.
Check that the start switch is being pressed fully in.
2
.
Check that the red
emergency stop
switch is fully out.
3
.
Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet.
4
.
Check that the electrical supply is on [reset the breaker].
5
.
Check that door is closed.
6.
With the power disconnected from the machine, check that the wiring to the
plug is correct. Check that the rubber insulation is stripped enough and is not
causing a bad connection. Check that all the screws are tight.
7
.
Test the safety circuit.
The circuit is a loop that has the Emergency stop
switch,
stop switch and door
switch. It is designed to be fail-safe, and any switch that is not functioning or set
correctly will cause the machine not to start.
If there is no continuity you will have to trace the switch that is open or faulty and
correct the fault.
The machine will not stop
This is a very rare occurrence as the machine is designed to be fail-safe. If it should
occur and you cannot fix the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine must
be disconnected from the power and never run until the fault has been rectified.
1
.
Stop switch faulty. Replace the stop switch.
2
.
Internal breaker faulty. Replace the breaker.
Motor tries to start but will not turn
1
.
With the power disconnected from the machine, try to turn the spindle by
hand. If the spindle will not turn, check the reason for the jamming.
2
.
Capacitor faulty. Replace the capacitor.
3
.
Motor faulty. Replace the motor.
Motor overheats
The motor is designed to run hot, but should it overheat, it has an internal thermal
overload protector that will shut it down until the motor has cooled, and then it will
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