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SKU 98676
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TrOuBLESHOOTINg
problem
possible cause
possible Solution
Quality of cut is poor.
Cutting tool is above workpiece
1.
center line.
Lathe speed too slow.
2.
Cutting tool is dull.
3.
Cutting too aggressively.
4.
Lower cutting tool to center line
1.
of workpiece.
Increase lathe speed.
2.
Sharpen or replace cutting tool.
3.
Use a lighter touch.
4.
Excessive vibration when turning
thin workpieces.
Cutting too aggressively.
1.
Use a lighter touch.
1.
Excessive vibration when turning
larger workpieces or bowls.
Headstock and/or tailstock
1.
improperly located at ends of
workpiece.
Workpiece is unbalanced.
2.
Check for proper workpiece
1.
centers.
Cut off stock until workpiece is
2.
balanced.
Lathe will not turn on.
Speed control lever not in its
1.
lowest speed setting.
Electrical outlet not working or is
2.
of wrong voltage.
Blown fuse or tripped circuit
3.
breaker.
Make sure speed control lever
1.
is turned to its lowest speed
setting.
Make sure lathe is plugged into
2.
a working, 120 volt, grounded,
electrical outlet.
Replace fuse or reset circuit
3.
breaker.
Lathe will not turn off.
Damaged or faulty power switch
1.
and/or internal wiring.
Unplug the lathe from its
1.
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.
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