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SKU 67690
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Quality of cut is poor.
1. Cutting tool is dull.
2. Cutting too aggressively.
3. Cutting tool is too far above
workpiece center line.
4. Lathe speed too slow.
1. Sharpen or replace cutting tool.
2. Use a lighter touch.
3. Lower cutting tool to max.
1/8” above the center line of
workpiece.
4. Increase lathe speed.
Excessive vibration when turning
thin workpieces.
1. Cutting tool is positioned below
workpiece center line.
2. Cutting too aggressively.
1. Raise cutting tool to center line
of workpiece.
2. Use a lighter touch.
Excessive vibration when turning
larger workpieces or bowls.
1. Headstock and/or tailstock
improperly located at ends of
workpiece.
2. Workpiece is unbalanced.
1. Check for proper workpiece
centers.
2. Trim stock until workpiece is
more balanced.
Lathe will not turn on.
1. Cord not connected into
electrical outlet.
2. Blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
3. Electrical outlet not working or is
of wrong voltage.
1. Connect to electrical outlet.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
3. Make sure lathe is plugged into
a working, 120 volt, grounded,
electrical outlet.
Lathe will not turn off.
1. Damaged or faulty power switch
and/or internal wiring.
1. Unplug the lathe from its
electrical outlet immediately.
Do not operate lathe until it is
repaired by a qualified service
technician.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Lathe.
