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Operation and Work Results
symptom
possible Cause
Carriage hard to
1. Carriage lock is tightened down.
move.
2. Chips have loaded up on bedways.
3. Bedways are dry and in need of lubrication.
4. longitudinal stops are interfering.
5. gibs are too tight.
gear change
1. gears not aligned in headstock.
levers will not
shift into position.
loud, repetitious
1. gears not aligned in headstock or
noise coming
lash.
from machine.
2. Broken gear or bad bearing.
3. Workpiece is hitting stationary object.
tailstock quill will
1. Quill lock knob is tightened down.
not feed out of
tailstock.
g0554 gear-head Floor lathe
possible solution
1. Check to make sure table locks are fully released.
2. Frequently clean away chips that load up during
turning operations.
3. lubricate bedways and handles.
4. Check to make sure that stops are floating and not
hitting the center stop.
5. loosen gib screw(s) slightly.
1. rotate spindle by hand until gear falls into place.
no back-
1. Adjust gears and establish backlash.
2. replace broken gear or bearing.
3. stop lathe immediately and correct interference
problem.
1. turn knob counterclockwise.
unplug your machine dur-
ing all service procedures!
ignoring this warning may
lead to serious personal
injury.
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