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Troubleshooting Guide Continued:
Problem
Possible Cause and Solution
Tailstock and
headstock center not
lining up correctly:
Bed incorrectly bolted to stand causing twist. Ensure stand and lathe
are correctly assembled.
Tailstock base is not flush with bed. Check for debris on both surfaces.
Motor doesn't run:
Check for compromised electrical cords. Remove plug from power
outlet socket. Check an appliance that you know works in the power
outlet socket. If it fails, check the breaker/fuse in breaker/fuse box
corresponding to that socket. If socket is operating, then the Control
Unit of the Comet II Wood Lathe may have failed. Contact your nearest
service center for a replacement.
Tailstock hand wheel
hard to turn or will not
turn:
Quill lock may be locked. Unlock the Quill Lock. If necessary, lightly
tap a block of wood against the Hand wheel Handle. Tap the handle in
a clockwise direction as viewed from the Tailstock end.
Build-up of dust and/or wood resin on the Quill or inside of the Hand
wheel thread. Remove, clean, and lubricate the Quill and Tailstock as
described under "Cleaning the Tailstock".
The Quill has been retracted too far and is locked against the Hand
wheel.
Tailstock quill
hard to move:
Quill Lock may be locked. Unlock the Quill Lock.
The Quill may be damaged. Turn the handle to expose the Quill and
check for marks along the Quill, especially on the edges of the slotted
keyway. Remove any high spots with a smooth file and test the Quill
travel. Replace the Quill, if necessary.
Tailstock not sliding
smoothly on bed ways:
Dirty bed ways and underside of Tailstock Body. Clean bed ways and
underside of Tailstock Body with a petroleum-based solvent.
Tailstock binds:
The inside of the bed has a high spot. File the area with a smooth flat
file until the Tailstock moves freely.
The Tailstock Adjustment Plate has a rough spot or a burr. Remove the
Tailstock and file the Plate with a smooth flat file.
Tailstock jumps where
bed sections join:
The machined flat surfaces are not flush. File the area with a smooth
flat file until the Tailstock moves freely.
For other technical issues, contact your local service center or e-mail us at
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