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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Excessive Vibration.
1. Workpiece warped, out of round, has
major flaw, improperly prepared for
turning, or RPM is set too high
2. Worn spindle bearings
3. Worn belt
4. Motor mount bolts loose
5. Lathe on uneven surface
1. Correct problem by planing,
bandsawing, reduce the RPM,
or scrap workpiece all together
2. Replace bearings
3. Replace belt
4. Tighten bolts
5. Shim lathe bed, or adjust feet
on stand
Motor or Spindle
Stalls or Will not
Start
1. Excessive cut
2. Worn motor
3. Broken belt
4. Worn spindle bearings
5. Improper cooling on motor
6. Starting or running capacitor is bad
7. Centrifugal switch bad
1. Reduce cut depth
2. Replace motor
3. Replace belt
4. Replace bearings
5. Clean sawdust from motor fan
6. Replace the starting capacitor
7. Replace centrifugal switch
Motor fails to
develop full power.
1. Power line overloaded
2. Undersize wires in supply system, or
extension cord is too long
3. Low voltage
4. Running capacitor is bad
5. Worn motor
1. Correct overload condition
2. Increase supply wire size
3. Request voltage check from
power company and correct
low voltage condition
4. Replace running capacitor
5. Replace motor
Tools tend to grab
or dig in.
1. Dull tools
2. Tool support set too low
3. Tool support set too far from workpiece
4. Improper tool being used
1. Sharpen tools
2. Reposition tool support height
3. Reposition tool support closer
to workpiece
4. Use correct tool for operation
Tailstock Moves
When Applying
Pressure
1. Excessive pressure being applied by
tailstock. Note: The screw action of
the tailstock is capable of applying
excessive pressure to workpiece and
headstock. Apply only sufficient force
by tailstock to hold workpiece securely
in place. Excessive pressure can
cause damage to machine.
2. Lathe bed and tailstock mating
surfaces are greasy or oily.
1. Slide tailstock down to the right
side of the lathe against the
stop. Move headstock into
position and apply pressure to
workpiece with tailstock.
2. Remove and clean surfaces
with a cleaner degreaser
Parts
Ordering Replacement Parts
To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our
website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your
machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.