Harbor Freight Tools 93212 Lathe User Manual


 
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Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Difculty moving
Cranks of Cross
Slide, Compound
Slide and/or
Carriage Handwheel.
Debris jammed around Gibs. 1.
Gibs adjusted too tight. 2.
Bedways need lubrication.3.
Remove Gibs, clean Gibs and all adjacent areas. 1.
Re-lubricate, then reinstall Gibs.
Loosen Gib screws (99 and/or 106) and lubricate 2.
bedways.
Lubricate bedways.3.
Cutting Tool
or machine
components vibrate
excessively during
operation.
Tool Post (112) too loose. 1.
Cutting tool jutting too far out of 2.
Tool Post or not secure.
Gibs need adjustment.3.
Cutting tool need sharpening.4.
RPM or feed rate incorrect for 5.
job.
Clean any debris around Tool Post, then securely 1.
tighten Tool Post.
Remove and reinstall cutting tool so that at least 2.
two screws hold it securely in place and no more
than 1/3 of the tool extends beyond the Tool Post.
Adjust Gib screws (99 and/or 106).3.
Sharpen or replace tool.4.
Check and adjust for recommended RPM and/or 5.
feed rate.
Finished piece
uneven from one
end to the other.
Chuck and Tailstock are not aligned. Realign Tailstock following Tailstock Alignment
instructions in the maintenance section of this
manual.
Difculty moving
Chuck Jaws.
Debris lodged between Jaws and
Chuck.
Remove Jaws. Clean and lubricate Chuck threads,
then reinstall Jaws.
Carriage will not
feed.
Gear or gears not engaged.1.
Damaged gears.2.
Feed Handle screw loose.3.
Check gears and adjust positions.1.
Check and replace damaged gears.2.
Tighten feed handle screw.3.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
REV 10b