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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine has
vibration or
noisy operation.
1. Motor or component is loose.
2. Motor fan is rubbing on fan
cover.
3. Workpiece or center/chuck is
at fault.
4. Motor bearings are at fault.
1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged
bolts/nuts, and re-tighten with thread
locking fluid.
2. Replace dented fan cover; replace
loose/damaged fan.
3. Center workpiece on center/chuck or
face plate; reduce RPM; replace defective
center/chuck.
4. Test by rotating shaft; rotational
grinding/loose shaft requires bearing
replacement.
Wood Lathe Operation
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Vibration noise while
machine is running; noise
changes when speed is
changed.
1. Belt cover loose.
1. If necessary, install a soft,
vibration dampening material
between the belt cover and the
headstock casting.
Motor is running but
spindle is not turning.
1. Belt is loose, broken, or has
come off pulleys.
1. Inspect belt and tighten,
reinstall, or replace if damaged.
Excessive vibration.
1. Workpiece mounted
incorrectly.
2. Workpiece warped, out of
round, or is flawed.
3. Spindle speed is set too fast
for mounted workpiece.
4. Lathe is resting on an uneven
surface.
5. Motor mount bolts are loose.
6. Belt is worn or damaged.
7. Spindle bearings are worn.
1. Re-mount workpiece, making
sure that centers are embedded
in true center of workpiece.
2. Cut workpiece to correct, or
use a different workpiece.
3. Reduce the spindle speed.
4. Shim or adjust feet to remove
any wobbles.
5. Tighten motor mount bolts.
6. Replace belt.
7. Replace spindle bearings.
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