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Step 8: Control
the Shapeoko HDM
Machine-Control Buttons
There are three machine-control buttons on the front-right endplate (see
Fig. 4
):
1. Feed Hold Button: Press and hold the button for
momentary feed hold. Release the button to return to
normal operation. When the button is pressed, Carbide
Motion will open a dialog box letting you know that feed
hold is activated. When the button is released, a dialog box
will open letting you that feed hold has been deactivated.
2. Machine Power Button: Press to enable/disable power to
the machine. When the blue LED is lit, power to the
machine is enabled.
3. Spindle Lock-Out Button: Press to enable/disable the
spindle lock-out. When the red LED is lit, the spindle is
enabled. When the button LED is off, spindle is disabled.
WARNINGS:
•
Always turn off the power switch on the electronics
cabinet after using the machine.
•
Before opening the electronics cabinet, always turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable
from the outlet.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT CHANGING TOOLS:
•
When running a project, do NOT perform toolchanges without first being prompted by Carbide
Motion.
•
When no project is in progress, ALWAYS press the Load New Tool button in Carbide Motion and
follow all onscreen prompts to change the tool.
Controlling the Shapeoko HDM
To run a project:
1.
Turn on the electronics cabinet power switch.
2.
Press the Machine Power button to turn on the machine.
3.
Connect to and home the machine.
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