Troubleshooting - Central Machinery 65345 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

problem
Quality of cut is poor.
Excessive vibration when turning
thin workpieces.
Excessive vibration when turning
larger workpieces or bowls.
Lathe will not turn on.
Lathe will not turn off.
SKU 65345 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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possible cause
1. Cutting tool is above workpiece
center line.
2. Lathe speed too slow.
3. Cutting tool is dull.
4. Cutting too aggressively.
1. Cutting tool is positioned below
workpiece center line.
2. Cutting too aggressively.
1. Headstock and/or tailstock
improperly located at ends of
workpiece.
2. Workpiece is unbalanced.
1. Speed control lever not in its
lowest speed setting.
2. Electrical outlet not working or is
of wrong voltage.
3. Blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
1. Damaged or faulty power switch
and/or internal wiring.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Lathe.
possible Solution
1. Lower cutting tool to center line
of workpiece.
2. Increase lathe speed.
3. Sharpen or replace cutting tool.
4. Use a lighter touch.
1. Raise cutting tool to center line
of workpiece.
2. Use a lighter touch.
1. Check for proper workpiece
centers.
2. Cut off stock until workpiece is
balanced.
1. Make sure speed control lever
is turned to its lowest speed
setting.
2. Make sure lathe is plugged into
a working, 120 volt, grounded,
electrical outlet.
3. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
1. Unplug the lathe from its
electrical outlet immediately.
Do not operate lathe until it is
repaired by a qualified service
technician.
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