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Troubleshooting.
Lathe will not start.
1.
Check that the start switch is in the correct position.
2.
Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet.
3.
Check that the electrical supply is on [reset the breaker].
4.
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.
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.
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 reset automatically. If the motor overheats, wait until it has
cooled and restart. If the motor shuts down consistently check for the reason.
Typical reasons are dull cutting tools, motor cooling fan clogged or faulty,
motor cooling fans clogged, overfeeding the job, and excessive ambient
temperature.
Squeaking noise.
1.
Check that the motor cooling fan is not contacting the fan cover.
2.
Check the bearings.
3.
Check the drive belt.
Spindle slows down during a cut.
1.
Dull cutting tools. Replace the tool or have it resharpened.
2.
Feeding the wood too fast. Slow down the feed rate.
3.
Oil or dirt on the drive belt. Clean or replace the drive belt.
