Cleaning and lubrication of the corner posts and lead screws is essential to the machine’s operation. Be sure to check your head pressure and follow thee steps regularly.
Cleaning and lubricating the idler pulleys is an important part of your machine’s maintenance.
Check & Lubricate Flexshaft Core The Flexshaft temperature should never rise to the point where the sheath cannot be held by hand for an extended period of time. If the sheath ever becomes hot to the touch, immediately stop the machine and consult the Lubrication section below. If the heating persists after lubrication please contact
When your bit plate is sticking, its most likely dirty. These quick steps will get it moving freely again.
Description of Issue This occurs when the machine measures differently in the length (or X) direction in seemingly similar situations. For example, you measure two similar colored and conditioned boards and the machine comes up with widely varying lengths. Possible Causes Cause can be: board defects, rolled up belt, low head pressure, damaged or missing
The guide rods/rails upon which the cutting head assembly rides need to be kept free of cutting debris. They should be wiped or blown off before carving a project, and wiped occasionally with a thin coat of light oil for lubrication. If the rails are allowed to accumulate dust and debris, the machine will halt
Every CarveWright machine should have its headpressure checked regularly. Especially after any shipping. With an inexpensive bathroom scale, this important maintenance step can be performed in minutes. Head Pressure: Sand Paper – 75 to 85 lbs Heavy Duty – 80 to 90 lbs (Needs to be high end for rotary jig.) The weather can affect
Over time the bearing that holds the flexshaft into the top of the z-truck can wear a divot in the end of the flexshaft. This can cause the flexshaft to vibrate and chatter more than it should. These quick steps will show you how to quickly resolve this issue
Description of Issue The machine appears to have no power because nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the machine is turned on. Possible Causes Machine not plugged in, no power to the outlet, machine not turned on, contrast knob for the LCD turned too far down, faulty LCD display, faulty power supply, faulty
Description of Issue The machine loses power at random times and reboots to the main menu. Possible Causes Causes include: other machines are on the same power circuit (including unexpected items like AC units, compressors, refrigerators, and sump pumps), a faulty power supply, a faulty controller, a faulty power switch, or a short somewhere in