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Drechselbedarf Schulte
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Translation of the Original Instruction Manual Version 1.0
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13. Troubleshooting guide
Description of problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Machine does not turn on
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No power
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Motor, switch, or cable faulty
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Cover not properly closed
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Spindle lock or 24-position indexing
locked
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Main switch not switched on
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Check mains fuse
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Contact an electrician
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Close the cover and secure it
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Release the lock
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Position main switch to I
Machine switches off
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No mains voltage
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Frequency converter switched off
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Check mains fuse
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Wait about 10 minutes, then turn it on
again
Machine vibrates
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Work piece unbalanced
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Work piece not clamped sturdily
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Cutting edge of tool blunt
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Cutting pressure too high
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Work piece clamped off-centre
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Speed too high
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Pulleys are loose
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Machine positioned on uneven floor
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Tool rest, tailstock or headstock not
locked securely
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Compensate for imbalance, reduce speed
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Improve clamping length or diameter,
support tailstock end, use steady rest
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Sharpen or replace tool
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Reduce depth of cut or feed
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Clamp work piece centrically
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Reduce speed
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Tighten pulleys
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Compensate for unevenness with
adjustable leveller
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Check and secure, tighten self-locking nut
on the underneath
Machine judders
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Feed too large, work piece surface
too rough
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Wood turning tool blunt
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Centres not aligned
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Wood turning tool springs
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Reduce feed
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Resharpen wood turning tool
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Adjust headstock
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Move tool rest closer to work piece
Low spindle drive power
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Work piece too big
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Poly-V belt loose
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Reduce belt speed
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Retighten belt
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