Maintenance
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Maintenance
Never perform and setup, maintenance or adjustments with the machine connected to the power source!
If you have any doubt about the described procedure, seek professional assistance. Do not attempt any
procedure that you feel is unsafe, or that you do not have the physical capability of achieving.
When removing banding, extreme caution must be used as the banding will spring when cut.
The machine is heavy. Ensure that you have enough people to do the job safely.
There may be sawdust in or around your new machine as a result of thorough testing.
General
Keep your machine clean. At the end of each day, clean the machine. Wood contains moisture, and if sawdust or wood
chips are not removed they will cause rust. In general, we recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on the
lathe. 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.
Drive belt
The drive belt should last for many years (depending on the usage) but needs to be inspected regularly for cracks, cuts
and general wear. If damage is found, replace the belt.
Bearings
All bearings are sealed for life and do not require any maintenance. If a bearing becomes faulty, replace it.
Rust
The lathe is made from steel and cast iron. All none-painted surfaces will rust if not protected. It is recommended that they
be protected by applying wax or a Teflon- based lubricant to them.
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.
5.
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.
The stop switch is 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 jamming.
2.
Capacitor faulty. Replace the capacitor. (N/A for
MLAREVO1216EVS)
3.
Motor faulty. Replace the motor.
4.
Power line overloaded. Correct overloaded
condition.
5.
Low voltage. Correct low voltage condition.
Squeaking noise.
1.
Check the bearings
2.
Check the drive belt is tensioned correctly.
Spindle slows down during a cut.
1.
Dull cutting tools. Replace the tool or have it re-
sharpened.
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.
4.
Drive belt loose. Re-tension drive belt.
Machine vibrates.
1.
Machine not level on the floor. Re-level the machine
ensuring that it has no movement.
2.
Damaged drive belt. Replace the belt.
3.
Job is not balanced. Change to slower speed and/ or
balance the job.
4.
Damaged pulley. Replace the pulley.
5.
Worn spindle bearing. Replace the bearing.
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