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STARTUP PROCEDURE
Refer to the Control Panel
(FIG 10)
.
1.
Check that the Compound Slide is away from the Chuck and the Chuck is
free to rotate.
2.
Check that the Power Cord is unplugged from the power source.
3.
Verify that the FORWARD / OFF / REVERSE Switch
(C)
is OFF.
4.
Verify STOP Button is not activated
(B)
.
5.
Set Speed Control Knob
(A)
to 0 RPM.
6.
Verify Plastic Chuck Guard is in the DOWN position over Chuck.
7.
Plug power cord into Properly Grounder 120VAC, 60hz receptacle.
8.
Set the FORWARD / OFF / REVERSE Switch
(C)
to FORWARD.
9.
Rotate the Speed Control Knob to approx. 20%. The Chuck should now rotate.
10.
Always use the FORWARD / OFF / REVERSE Switch
(C)
to stop the Lathe or a Fault Condition will be triggered.
The microprocessor in the Control Unit records the Fault Condition and will not allow restarting until the Fault is reset.
To reset: Set the FORWARD / OFF / REVERSE Switch
(C)
to the OFF position for 5 seconds.
FIG. 10
If at any time the Amber LED is illuminated, this indicates a Fault condition and the Lathe will not run. Potential Fault causes are:
- The Lathe was overloaded.
- The Lathe was stopped by depressing the Emergency Stop Button.
- The Plastic Chuck Guard was lifted while the Lathe was running.
NEVER attempt to switch from FORWARD to REVERSE while the lathe is running, otherwise severe drive train damage will occur.
NEVER attempt to shift from HIGH to LOW range while the lathe is running, otherwise severe drive train damage will occur.
The Plastic Chuck Guard is an important safety feature and should be checked frequently for physical damage and proper function.
To perform a function check:
- Unit plugged in to power source.
- Emergency Stop Button not activated.
- Speed Control Knob to off (0 RPM).
- Chuck Guard in DOWN position.
- Switch the FORWARD / OFF / REVERSE Switch to Forward.
- Lift the Chuck Guard and the Fault Indicator should Illuminate.
- Set the FORWARD / OFF / REVERSE Switch to OFF and the Fault Indicator will go out.
A
✓
C
B
✓
