11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Note: Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified person.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Motor will not run. Fuse blown.
Defective on/off switch.
Defective switch cord.
Burned out motor.
Remove plug from power
supply and replace fuse.
Replace defective parts
before using lathe again.
Any attempt to repair this
motor may cause a hazard
unless the repair is done by a
qualified service technician.
Headstock loose on bed. Locking handle not tight. Tighten locking handle.
Wood burns at tailstock end. Live centre too tight or not
lubricated.
Back of tailstock barrel
and lubricate live centre.
See Basic Lathe Operation
“Spindle Turning”
