| Problem | Cause | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Erratic work sizes | Gins not adjusted properly on upper and lower slides | Readjust gibs |
| Wear in in-feed screw and nut | Repair infeed mechanism | |
| In-feed lever not held tight | Tighten nut | |
| Insufficient lubrication on slides | Provide proper lubrication | |
| Work blade loose | Tighten blade | |
| Parts too hot (due to wheel and/or coolant) | Change wheel, adjust coolant flow, or make wheel cut more freely | |
| Feed wheel camming | Tighten collet screws, replace feed wheel bearings |
