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Troubleshooting
General
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from
power source outlet before trouble shooting.
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Motor will not run 1. Defective On-Off
switch.
Defective switch cord.
Defective switch box
receptacle.
2. Motor protector open,
(only if your motor is
equipped with an
overload protector).
3. Burned out motor.
4. Index pin engaged.
1. Replace defective parts before
using lathe again.
2. Reset protector when motor has
cooled.
3. Consult an Authorized Service
Center. Any attempt to repair this
motor may create a HAZARD
unless repair is done by a qualified
service technician.
4. Disengage index pin (see “Getting
to Know Your Wood Lathe”) sec-
tion.
Lathe slows down
when turning
1. V-belt is too loose 1. Adjust belt tension. See “Assembly”
Section.
Tailstock rocks back
and forth excessively.
1. Brass adjusting screw
is too loose.
1. Adjust screw. See “Assembly” sec-
tion.
Bed loose in head-
stock
1. Hex head locking
screw not tight.
1. Tighten hex head locking screw.
See “Assembly” section.
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