Weiss 290 Lathe Power Issue

[thisdesignedthatParticipant @thisdesignedthat]

Just taken delivery of a new Weiss WBL290F lathe from Amadeal (ill be posting a full review thread later in the month once I get it all setup). Before I move it through my house into final position I just wanted to turn it on and test its all working.

Problem at the moment is its not turning on….I have released the E-Stop and pressing the green power button does nothing. Ive checked both fuses (one in the panel and one in the plug) and both are working.

Just wanted to ask if I’m missing something obvious here before I start going down the rabbit hole opening it up and checking connections in the control board.

I tried using the search function on the forum but its incredibly slow at the moment.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Worth checking that the safety cut outs are making contact. The chuck guard needs to be down and the gear cover on the left of the headstock needs to be in place. On the later it is not unknown for the tab that contacts the microswitch to move a bit in transport.

Before you go poking about with the electrics contact Hugh at Amadeal and talk it through with him.

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Wot Jason said.   My WM280 refused to start after two years. Chuck guard switch was loose , easy fix.

But don’t DIY without talking to Amadeal.  A new lathe is their problem, unless you fog responsibility by messing with it.

Dave

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