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14. Troubleshooting
Trouble
Possible cause
Solution
Quality of cut is poor.
Cutting tool is dull.
Sharpen or replace cutting tool.
Cutting too aggressively.
Use a lighter touch.
Cutting tool is positioned below
workpiece center line.
Lower cutting tool to maximum 3mm above the cen-
tre line of workpiece.
Lathe speed too slow
Increase lathe speed
Excessive vibration
when turning thin work-
pieces.
Cutting tool is positioned below
workpiece centre line.
Raise cutting tool to centerline of workpiece.
Cutting to aggressively.
Use a lighter touch.
Excessive vibration
when turning large
workpieces or bowls.
Headstock and/or tailstock improp-
erly located at ends of workpiece.
Check for proper workpiece centres at headstock
and/or tailstock.
Workpiece is unbalanced.
Trim end of workpiece until workpiece is more bal-
anced.
Lathe will not turnon.
Cord not connected into electrical
outlet.
Connect to electrical outlet.
The open door safety switch, located
inside the motor access door panel,
is broken or snapped.
Replace the open door safety switch.
Lathe will not turn off.
Damaged or faulty power switch
and/or internal wiring.
Unplug the lathe from its electrical outlet immediately.
Do not operate lathe until it is repaired by a qualified
service technician.