RIKON Power Tools 70-300 - Manual (Page 20)

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
1. Workpiece warped, out of
round, has major flaw, or was
improperly prepared for turning
2. Worn spindle bearings
3. Worn belt
4. Motor mount bolt or handle loose
5. Lathe on uneven surface
1. Correct problem by planing,
bandsawing, or scrap work
piece all together.
2.Replace bearings
3. Replace belt
4. Tighten bolt or handle
5. Shim lathe bed, or adjust
feet on stand
Excessive Vibration.
1. Excessive cut
2. Worn motor
3. Broken belt
4. Worn spindle bearings
5. Improper cooling on motor
1. Reduce cut depth
2. Replace motor
3. Replace belt
4. Replace bearings
5. Clean sawdust from motor
Motor or Spindle Stalls or
Will not Start
Troubleshooting
1. Correct overload condition
2. Increase supply wire size
3. Request voltage check from
power company and correct low
voltage condition
4. Replace motor
1. Power line overloaded
2. Undersize wires in supply system
3. Low voltage
4. Worn motor
Motor fails to develop full
power.
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
Tools tend to grab or dig in.
1. Excessive pressure being
applied by tailstock. Note: The screw
action of the tailstock is capable of
applying excessive pressure to work-
piece 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
Tailstock Moves When Apply-
ing Pressure
Digital readout does not work
1. Digital readout sensor out of
position
1. Open the belt access and
position the sensor so that it
reads the bolts