Use and Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor will not start.
1. Power cord damaged or not properly
plugged in.
1. Check the power cord, extension cord, power plug
and the power outlet. Do not use the tool if any cord
is damaged.
2. Defective power switch.
2. Stop using the tool and call 1-800-232-1195 for
customer service.
3. Defective motor or other internal
damage.
3. Stop using the tool and call 1-800-232-1195 for
customer service.
4. Motor carbon brushes are worn
4. Have the carbon brushes checked and replaced by
an experienced technician.
Motor or spindle stalls.
1. Excessive cut 1. Reduce the depth of the cut
2. Worn, damaged, or improperly
adjusted drive belt
2. Adjust or replace the drive belt
(Part No. 34034-205).
3. Worn bearings.
3. Stop using the tool and call 1-800-232-1195 for
customer service.
Excessive vibration.
1. Workpiece is warped, out of round,
has major flaw, or was improperly
prepared for turning.
1. Correct the problem by planing or sawing
workpiece, or discard it entirely and restart.
2. Worn bearings.
2. Stop using the tool and call 1-800-232-1195 for
customer service.
3. Worn drive belt. 3. Replace the drive belt (Part No. 34034-205).
4. Lathe is on an uneven surface. 4. Mount the lathe on a stable, flat surface.
Tools grab or dig in.
1. Dull tools. 1. Use sharp tools.
2. Tool rest position too low. 2. Reposition the tool rest height.
3. Tool rest position too far from work
piece.
3. Reposition the tool rest closer to the workpiece.
4. Improper tool being used. 4. Use correct tool for operation.
Tailstock or tool rest base
moves when locked and
pressure is applied.
1. Lock nut needs adjusting.
1. Adjust lock nut (Part No. 34034-052). Make small
adjustments (1/8 turn) at a time until the tailstock or
tool rest base locks down securely. Call 1-800-232-
1195 for customer service.
2. Lathe bed and tailstock or tool rest
base mating surfaces are greasy or oily.
2. Remove the tailstock or tool rest base and clean the
surfaces with a cleaner. Apply a light coat of oil to the
lathe bed surface.
Error code shown. 1. Lathe is being used incorrectly. 1. Consult chart on page 20.
WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements
should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service
at [phone], M-F 8-5 CST or email us at [e-mail].
NOTE: Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. Parts and accessories
that wear down over the course of normal use are not covered by the two-year warranty.