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WOOD LATHE
WL250A

INDEX
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3 SPECIFICATIONS
4 INSTALLATION
5 ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATIONS
6 MAINTENANCE
7 TROUBLE SHOOTING
8 DIAGRAMS AND COMPONENTS
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 FOREWORD
Some information and illustrations in this manual may difer from the machine in your possession, since all the configurations inherent
in the machine complete with all the optionals are described and illustrated. Therefore, refer only to that information strictly connected
with the machine configuration you have purchased.
With this manual we would like to provide the necessary information for maintenance and proper use of the machine. The distribution
network is at your service for any technical problem, spare parts or any new requirement you may have for the development of your
activity.
This manual must be read and understood before operating the machine. This will provde a better working knowledge of
the machine, for increased safety and to obtain the best results.
To facilitate its reading, the manual has been divided into sections pointing out the most important operations. For a
quick research of the topics, it is recommended to consult the index. To better stress the importance of some basic
passages, they have been marked by some preceding symbols:
1.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
There is a identification plate fixed to the machine, containing the manufacturer's data, year of construction, serial
number and technical specifications.
1.3 CUSTOMER SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Apply the machine to skilled and authorized technical staff to carry out any operation dealing with parts disassembly.
Keep to the instructions contained in this manual for the correct use of the machine.
Only skilled and authorized staff shall use and service the machine after reading this manual.
Respect the accident prevention regulations and the general safety and industrial medicine rules.
Indicates imminent risks which may cause serious injury to the operator or other persons. Be
careful and scrupulously follow the instructions.
A statement advising of the need to take care lest serious consequences result in harm to
material items such as the asset or the product.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1 SAFETY REGULATIONS
To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read and follow all of the safety and operating instructions before
operating the machine.
1. Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints.
- Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
2. Read the entire owner’s manual. Learn how to use the tool for its intended applications.
3. Ground all tools. If the tool is supplied with a 3 prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contact electrical
receptacle. The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock. Do not
remove the 3rd prong. See grounding instructions on the following pages.
4. Avoid a dangerous working environment. Do not use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to
rain.
5. Do not use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses.
6. Always keep the work area clean, well lit, and organized. Do not work in an environment with floor surfaces that
are slippery from debris, grease, and wax.
7. Keep visitors and children away. Do not permit people to be in the immediate work area, especially when the
electrical tool is operating.
8. Do not force the tool to perform an operation for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality
job by only performing operations for which the tool was intended.
9. Wear proper clothing. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These items can get caught in
the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts. The user must wear a protective cover on
their hair, if the hair is long, to prevent it from contacting any moving parts.
10. Childproof the workshop area by removing switch keys, unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles, and
using padlocks.
11. Always unplug the tool from the electrical receptacle when making adjust-ments, changing parts or performing
any maintenance.
12. Keep protective guards in place and in working order.
13. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure that the power switch is in the “off” position before plugging in the power
cord to the electrical receptacle.
14. Remove all maintenance tools from the immediate area prior to turning “on” the machine.
15. Use only recommended accessories. Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause serious injury to
the operator and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manual that comes with that particular
accessory.
16. Never leave a running tool unattended. Turn the power switch to the “off” position. Do not leave the tool until it
has come to a complete stop.
17. Do not stand on a tool. Serious injury could result if the tool tips over, or you accidentally contact the tool.
WARNING
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18. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might try to stand on the tool to reach it.
19. Maintain your balance. Do not extend yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes. Keep floor
clear of debris, grease, and wax.
20. Maintain tools with care. Always keep tools clean and in good working order. Keep all blades and tool bits sharp,
dress grinding wheels and change other abrasive accessories when worn.
21. Each and every time, check for damaged parts prior to using the tool. Carefully check all guards to see that they
operate properly, are not dam-aged, and perform their intended functions. Check for alignment, binding or breaking of
moving parts. A guard or other part that is damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced.
22. Do not operate tool while tired, or under the influence of drugs, medication or alcohol.
23. Secure all work. Use clamps or jigs to secure the work piece. This is safer than attempting to hold the work
piece with your hands.
24. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
25. Always wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles, including wood dust,
crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated
area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death.
Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth
or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting niosh/osha approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
26. Use a proper extension cord in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. The table on the following page shows the cor-rect size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
larger diameter of the extension cord. If in doubt of the proper size of an exten-sion cord, use a shorter and thicker cord.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating.
27. This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
28 In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric current
and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding
conductor and requires a grounding plug (not included). The plug must be plugged into a matching elec-trical receptacle
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
29. Do not modify any plug. If it will not fit the electrical receptacle, have the proper electrical receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
30. Improper electrical connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment ground-ing conductor.
31. Do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement
of the electric cord or plug is necessary.
32. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding
instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug.
33. Use only a 3-wire extension cord that has the proper type of a 3-prong grounding plug that matches the
machine’s 3-prong plug and also the 3-pole receptacle that accepts the tool’s plug.
34 . Replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
35. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others.

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2.3 SAFETY AND INFORMATION SIGNALS
This signals may be applied on the machine; in some cases they indicate possible danger conditions, in others they
serve as indication.
Always take the utmost care.
SAFETY SIGNALS:
Risk of eye injury. Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection systems.
Danger of electric shock. Do not access the area when the machine is powered.
Carefully read and understand the manual before using the machine.
INFORMATION SIGNALS:
Indicate the technical characteristics, direction of rotation and inclination, block and release, etc.
Carefully following the directions to simply the use and adjustment of the machine.
The signals are graphically described and do not require further explanation.
2.2 RESIDUAL RISKS
Despite observance of all the safety regulations, and use according to the rules described in this manual, residual risks
may still be present, among which the most recurring are:
- contact with tool
- contact with moving parts (belts, pulleys, etc..)
- recoil of the piece or part of it
- accidents due to wood splinters or fragments
- tool insert ejection
- electrocution from contact with live parts
- danger due to incorrect tool installation
- inverse tool rotation due to incorrect electrical connection
- danger due to dust inhalation in case of working without vacuum cleaner.
Bear in mind that the use of any machine tool carries risks.
Use the appropriate care and concentration for any type of machining (also the most simple).
The highest safety is in your hands.

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To avoid electrocution or fire, any maintenance or repair to electrical system should be done only by qualified electricians
using genuine replacement parts.
WARNING
3.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
- Electrical installation should be carried out by competent, qualified personnel.
- The mains connection should be made using the terminal box.
- Replacement of the power supply cable should only be done by a qualified electrician.
3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Swing over bed diameter ............................................................................................
Distance between cenes..............................................................................................
Spindle speds...............................................................................................................
Spindle and sleeve taper.............................................................................................
Spindle thread.............................................................................................................
Sleeve adjustment.......................................................................................................
Tool rest.......................................................................................................................
Face plate....................................................................................................................
Number of indexing positions......................................................................................
Volt...............................................................................................................................
Net/gross weight..........................................................................................................
Package size................................................................................................................
254mm
455mm
5(450-2640)rpm
MT2
M30X3.5
60mm
6”
3”
1/3HP
220-240V/50Hz
32/34kgs
825x425x300mm
A. Headstock
B. Spindle
C. Spur center
D. TJool rest base locking lever
E. Tool rest
F. Tool rest locking lever
G. Live center
H. Tailstock
I. Tailstock hand wheel
J. Lathe bed
K. Electric cord & plug
L. On / Off switch
M. Motor
N. Motor mount & pivot lever
O. Rubber feet
P. Motor pulley & cover
Q. Spindle hand wheel
R. Tailstock spindle lock
S. Tailstock spindle (RAM)
T. Tailstock locking lever
U. Tool rest base
V. Spindle pulley & cover
3.1 MAIN COMPONENTS
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BROWN BROWN
SWITCH
GREEN GREEN

3.4 NOISE LEVEL
No load Load
Sound Pressure Level < 80dB(A) < 90dB(A)
Sound Power Level < 90dB(A) < 100dB(A)
The noise levels measured are emission levels and not necessarily the safe working level. Although there is a
correlation between the emission levels and the exposure levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine whether or
not further precautions are required. The factors which affect the actual level of operator exposure include the duration
of exposure, the ambient characteristics and other sources of emission, for example, the number of machines and
other adjacent machining. The permitted exposure values may also vary from country to country. Nevertheless, this
information allows the user of the machine to better evaluate the dangers and risks.
Other factors which reduce exposure to noise are:
- correct tool choice
- tool and machine maintenance
- use of hearing protection systems (e.g. headsets, earplugs,...)
WARNING Please use the hearing protection systems if the above mentioned noise levels
exceed 95dB(A).
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4.2 INSTALLATION
WARNING
4. INSTALLATION
LIST OF LOOSE PARTS
4.2.1 MOVING & INSTALLING THE LATHE
The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must be in the OFF position untill
installation is complete.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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A Lathe Bed with Headstock, Tailstock and Motor Assemblies
B Tool Rest Base Assembly
C 6” Tool Rest
D Spur Center
E Live Center
F Knockout Bar
G 32mm Wrench
H Rubber Feet with mounting screw (4)
I 3mm & 4mm Hex Wrenches
J Tailstock Hand Wheel & Screw
K Manual & Warranty Card (not shown)
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
- Slotted Screwdriver
- 13mm & 17mm or Adjustable Wrenches
- When moving the lathe, DO NOT use the headstock assembly, motor, tool rest or tailstock assembly as this may
damage the machine. Hold under the lathe’s bed to lift and move the machine.
- The lathe is supplied with rubber feet for use on a bench. To permanently mount the machine on a bench, use the four
mounting holes in lathe’s base. Remove the rubber feet and insert 1” to 1-1/4” thick spacers (washers, bushings, wood
strips) under the lathe when screwing or bolting the machine down (mounting hardware is not provided).
- For best power and safety, the lathe should be plugged directly into a dedicated grounded electrical outlet that is within
the supplied cord length of the machine. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

WARNING
4.2.2 INSTALL THE RUBBER FEET
Screw the rubber feet onto the four corners of
lathe bed casting. The threaded post’s upper
hex nut will secure and adjust the feet height, if
necessary, if the bench is not level. FIG. 4.2.2
Fig.4.2.2
4.2.3 INSTALL THE TOOL REST BASE
- Remove the tailstock assembly from the lathe bed.
Release the locking lever handle (A) at the rear of the
tailstock, and slide the tailstock assembly off of the end of
the lathe bed. FIG. 4.2.3
- Slide the tool rest base onto the lathe bed.
- Re-install the tailstock onto the lathe bed.
Fig.4.2.3
4.2.4 INSTALL THE TAILSTOCK HANDLE
4.2.5 INSTALL THE TOOL REST
With a slotted screwdriver (not supplied) attach the
tailstock handle (C) to the hand wheel with the screw
provided. FIG. 4.2.4.
- Loosen the locking lever on the side of the tool rest
base, and insert tool rest post into the base.
- Adjust the tool rest’s height up or down to your desired
position, and then secure The tool rest base in place with
is locking lever. FIG. 4.2.5
Fig.4.2.4
Fig.4.2.5
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The TEFC motor requires 1” extra space below the bed to allow airflow and room to pivot the
motor down for belt changes.For mounting on a stand, the spacers may not be needed if the
motor can swing free below the bed casting when mounted on the stand plate.
- Align the machine so there is ample space in front and in back for working and moving around it. Locate it so any
turning debris or kickback will not face aisles, doorways, or other work areas that bystanders may be in. Do not locate or
use the machine in damp or wet conditions.
- Make sure that the machine is level. If possible, secure it to a bench or its stand to the floor with lag screws (not
supplied). This will reduce any possible vibration during use.
To adjust the clamping action of the tool rest base, or
tailstock, adjust the locking nut (B) - turn it clockwise
to tighten, and counterclockwise to loosen. This nut
adjustment can be done when the tool rest base or
tailstock are on, or off of the lathe bed. The locking lever
must be loose when the nut is adjusted. Then, with the
tool rest base or tailstock installed on the bed, test the
clamping action after nut adjustments are made.
CAUTION

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4.2.6 INSTALL THE SPUR CENTER
Insert the spur center into the headstock spindle. The
spur center (A) has a No. 2 Morse Taper shank, that
matches the taper on the inside of the headstock spindle
for a secure, friction fit. FIG. 4.2.6
If replacing the spur center, or purchasing new centers,
make sure that the item is machined with a No. 2 Morse
Taper shank.
4.2.7 THE KNOCKOUT BAR
4.2.8 INSTALL THE LIVE CENTER
The knockout bar (B) is used to remove the spur center
from the headstock spindle.
Insert the knockout bar into the spindle hole at opposite
side from spur center. The knockout bar is then used to
hit the back end of the spur center to release it from the
spindle. Carefully hold the spur center as it is knocked
out of the spindle, so that it does not fly out and get
damaged, or injure your hand. FIG. 4.2.7
- Insert the live center (C) into the tailstock spindle. This
center also has a No. 2 Morse Taper shank. FIG. 4.2.7.
- The knockout bar (B) can also be used to release the
live center from the tailstock. FIG. 4.2.8.
To remove live center from the tailstock spindle, loosen
the tailstock’s spindle locking lever and rotate the hand
wheel counterclockwise to retract spindle into the body of
the tailstock. The live center will automatically be pushed
out of the spindle. Carefully hold the live center as it is
pushed out of the spindle, so that it does not fall out and
get damaged, or injure your hand.
Fig.4.2.7
Fig.4.2.8
Fig.4.2.6
5. ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATIONS
5.1 ADJUSTING THE TOOL REST
- The tool rest base can be easily moved along the lathe
bed to position it along the length of your work piece, and
also adjusted in or out to set the tool rest close to the
work for turning. Loosen the tool rest base locking lever
counterclockwise, slide tool rest base to a new position,
and then re-tighten the base’s locking lever, clockwise.
- To adjust the height of the tool rest, loosen the tool rest
locking lever, raise or lower tool rest, then re-tighten the
rest’s locking lever. FIG. 5.1.
Fig.5.1
CAUTION
- Position the tool rest as close to the work piece as possible. It should be 1/8” above the center line of the work piece.
- To adjust the clamping action of the tool rest base, or the tailstock, adjust the locking nut - turn it clockwise to tighten,
and counterclockwise to loosen. See FIG. 4.2.2 .

5.2 ADJUSTING THE TAILSTOCK
5.3 CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS
5.4 CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT
- Loosen the locking lever (A) to move the tailstock along
the lathe bed to the desired position for holding your
work piece. Then tighten the locking lever to secure the
tailstock on the bed. FIG. 5.2.
- To adjust the clamping action of the tailstock on the bed,
adjust the lower locking nut. See the instructions listed
FIG. 2.
- To adjust the tailstock spindle in or out to hold or release
your work piece, loosen the locking lever (B) and turn the
hand wheel (C). The tailstock spindle (ram) (D) will travel
from 0” to 1-3/4”. When the tailstock spindle holding the
live center (E) is in a desired position, tighten the locking
lever (A). FIG. 5.2
The lathe features five step motor and spindle pulleys to
provide different spindle speeds. Open the two access
covers to change spindle speeds. FIG. 5.3.
To change the belt, the whole spindle shaft needs to be
shifted right, out of the headstock, towards the tailstock.
This will allow the new belt to be slipped over the spindle
and onto the spindle pul-ley. Then the whole spindle shaft
assembly can be re-installed so turning can be resumed.
- Unplug the lathe from the power source.
- Remove any accessories from the spindle -spur center,
pen mandrel, chuck, faceplate, etc..
- Open the rear spindle pulley cover (FIG. 5.4,A) and the
lower, side motor pulley cover (B) to gain access to the
drive belt and pulleys that are inside of the headstock and
bed casting.
- Loosen the motor mount locking lever handle (FIG. 5.3,
F) and lift the motor mounting plate lever (G) to loosen the
tension on the belt. The belt can now be removed from
the lower motor pulley (FIG. 5.4, B).
- Loosen the set screws that attaches the hand wheel (C)
to the spindle, and remove the hand wheel. FIG. 5.5.
- Remove the set screw(s) that attaches the spindle pulley
to the spindle. The pulley should now be loose on the
spindle. FIG. 5.4 , A.
Fig.5.2
Fig.5.3
Fig.5.4
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WARNING Do not put excess tension on the drive belt or excess wear or damage to the bearing or motor
may result.
- With the access covers open, loosen the locking lever handle (F) that secures the motor in place, and raise the motor
mounting plate lever (G) to release the belt tension on the motor and spindle pulleys.
- Check the speed and belt position chart to determine the spindle speed required for your turning. Then move the drive
belt to the desired pulley combination.
- With the locking lever handle and motor being loose, the motor’s weight will provide the proper tension on the drive
belt. Re-tighten the locking lever and close access covers.

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- Carefully knock the spindle, towards the tail-stock. Use
a block of wood against the spindle end to prevent any
damage when it is hit with a mallet/hammer. The spindle
pulley, now loose, will slide along the spindle.
- Remove the old belt, if present, and install the new belt
over the spindle pulley. Return the pulley back onto the
spindle, and re-install the spindle back into the headstock
casting. As in step 7, carefully knock the spindle and
bearings back into place with a block of wood and mallet.
- Secure the spindle pulley in place on the spindle with the
set screw(s). Make sure that the set screws engage back
onto the flat section on the spindle to eliminate slippage.
- Re-assemble the remaining headstock parts by reversing
the procedure previously described.
There may be two (2) set screws in the threaded hole, one on top of the other. If assem-bled in this manner, this
stacking prevents the set screws from loosening during use.
Fig.5.5
Fig.5.6
Fig.5.7
WARNING
5.6 CHANGING THE BEARINGS
5.7 TYPICAL LATHE TURNING OPERATIONS
If the bearings ever need to be changed, the whole spindle shaft needs to be shifted right, out of the headstock, towards
the tailstock. Then the bearings can be removed from the headstock casting. With the new bearings in place, the spindle
shaft assem-bly can be re-installed, so turning can be resumed.
- Unplug the lathe from the power source.
- Remove any accessories from the spindle -spur center, pen mandrel, chuck, faceplate, etc..
- Follow the steps 2-7 described in CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT on page 13, to remove the hand wheel and loosen
the spindle pulley from the spindle. The drive belt will be loose on the spindle.
- Carefully knock out the spindle towards the tailstock. Use a block of wood or big dowel against the spindle end to
prevent any damage when it is hit with a mallet/hammer. The spindle pulley, now loose, will slide along the spindle.
- Carefully pull out, or knock out the old bear-ings. Use a mallet/hammer with a block of wood against the bearings to
prevent any damage to the machine. Do not remove the large retaining C-Clips from the inside of the castings. These
clips properly position the bearings when in place.
- Shows the lathe set up for a typical spindle turning
operation. Note: Position the tool rest as close to the work
piece as possible. It should be 1/8” above the center line
of the work piece. FIG. 5.6
- For turning plates, bowls and small turnings, a chuck or
faceplates can be used (available separately). The work
piece should be “rough cut” as close as possible to the
finished round shape before mounting. FIG.5.7.
- Install the two new Bearings in the front and in the rear
holes of the headstock.
- Re-assemble the lathe parts by reversing the procedure
previously described.

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WARNING
6. MAINTENANCE
- Before each use:
Check the power cord and plug for any wear or damage.
Check for any loose screws, hardware, locking handles, jigs or various lathe accessories.
Check the area to make sure it is clear of any misplaced tools, lumber, cleaning supplies, etc. that could hamper
the safe operation of the machine.
- Avoid a build-up of wood shavings and dust. Regularly clean all parts of the machine using a soft cloth, brush or
compressed air. A general cleaning should be done after every use to avoid future problems and ensure that the
machine is in ready condition for its next use.
- Keep the lathe bed free of resin and rust. Clean it regularly with a non-flammable solvent, then coat with a light film of
dry lubricant spray, or wax, to enhance passage of the tool rest and tailstock on/over the bed.
- Keep the lathe tools sharp, and make sure the steel is not loose in the handles so that no accidents might occur.
Making sure that tools are in proper operating condition will ensure that the quality of your turning will be the best
possible.
- Check all lathe accessories (spur centers, live centers, chucks, tool rests, etc.) to ensure that they are in perfect
working condition.
- The lathe’s ball bearings are lifetime lubri-cated, sealed, and do not need any further care. Keep the drive belt free of
oil and grease to prevent slipping on the pulleys.
If blowing sawdust, wear a proper dust mask and eye protection to prevent debris from being inhaled and blowing into
your eyes.

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor will not start
1. Machine is not plugged in
2. Low voltage
3. Loose connection
1. Plug in machine
2. Check fuses
3. Check plug and all connections
Motor fails to develop full
power.
1. Power line is overloaded
2. Undersize wires in supply system
3. Drive belt tension is too high
4. Low voltage
5. Worn motor
1. Correct the overload condition
2. Increase supply wire size or elimi-
nate extension cord if one is used
3. Adjust belt tension
4. Have voltage checked by an elec-
trician and corrected, if necessary
5. Replace the motor
Motor or Spindle Stalls or
will not start
1. Excessive depth of cut
2. Loose or broken belt
3. Worn spindle bearings
4. Improper cooling of motor
5. Worn motor
1. Reduce cutting depth
2. Check tension or replace drive belt
3. Replace bearings
4. Clean motor to increase air flow, or
reduce motor running time
5. Replace Motor
Motor overheats 1. Motor is overloaded
2. Air flow restricted on the motor
1. Reduce load on the motor
2. Clean motor to increase air flow
Excessive Vibration.
1. Work piece is warped, out of round,
has major flaw, or was improperly prepared or
centered for turning
2. Worn spindle bearings
3. Worn belt
4. Motor mount bolt or handles are loose
5. Lathe is on an uneven surface
1. Correct problem by planing, band
sawing, or discard the work piece
2. Replace the bearings
3. Replace the belt
4. Tighten all bolts or handles
5. Shim the lathe stand, or adjust the
feet on the stand for stability
Tailstock Moves when
applyin pressure
1. Excessive pressure being applied by
the tailstock onto the work piece
2. Tailstock is not secured in place
3. Lathe bed and tailstock mating
surfaces are greasy or oily.
1. Apply only sufficient force with the
tailstock to hold the work piece securely
between centers.
2. Tighten tailstock locking lever
3. Remove tailstock and clean bed
surfaces with a cleaner degreaser
Tailstock or Tool Rest
Base do not lock in place
Incorrect adjustment on locking lever
mechanism
Adjust the nut under the clamping plate
to increase (or decrease) the clamping
pressure of the lock levers
Machine bogs down
during cutting
1. Excessive depth of cut is taken
2. Turning tools are dull
1. Decrease the depth of cut
2. Sharpen the turning tools
Tools tend to grab or dig
in.
1. Dull turning tools
2. Tool rest is set too low
3. Tool rest is set too far from the work
piece
4. Improper turning tool is being used
1. Sharpen the tools
2. Reposition the tool rest height
3. Set the tool rest closer to the work
piece
4. Use the correct tool for operation