Promac PBD-1830V, Operating Instructions Manual

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12.0 Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Correction *
Lathe will not start.
Lathe unplugged from wall, or motor. Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged. Replace cord.
Chuck guard not closed. Close chuck guard.
Pulley cover removed Install pulley cover
Lathe does not come up to
speed.
Extension cord too light or too long. Replace with adequate size and length cord.
Low current. Contact a qualified electrician.
Lathe vibrates excessively.
Base on uneven surface. Locate lathe on even floor.
Lathe not bolted to the floor Bolt machine to the floor
Unbalanced workpiece Reduce speed
Workpiece deflection
Improve chucking length or diameter, support
on tailstock end
Tool deflection Reduce tool length
Slide backlash Adjust slides
Slides running dry Lubricate with oil
Dull tool tip Re‐sharpen or change tool
Chip load too high Reduce depth of cut or feed
Noisy operation
Dry change gear hubs. Lubricate with oil.
Dry change gears Lubricate with grease.
Tool tip burns
Cutting speed too high Reduce spindle speed
Dull tool tip. Re‐sharpen or change tool
Dry cutting. Use coolant.
Feeding too slowly. Increase feed rate.
Machine turns a taper.
Tailstock alignment is offset. Align tailstock position.
Machine bed is twisted.
Stand supporting surface must be flat. Shim if
needed
Workpiece deflection. Reduce depth of cut or feed
Drill chuck or arbor does not
stay in place. Dirt, grease, etc. on arbor, chuck, or
tailstock quill Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly with a
cleaner‐degreaser.
* WARNING: Some corrections may require a qualified electrician.
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13.0 Environmental Protection
Protect the environment.
Dispose all packaging material in an environmental friendly manner.
Dispose coolant in an environmentally friendly manner.
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Please leave it at a specialized institution.
14.0 Available Accessories
Refer to the JET price list.