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G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill
Test Run & Break-In
The purpose of the test run is to make sure the
lathe/mill and safety features operate correctly
before proceeding with additional setup.
To begin the test run & break-in procedure:
1.
Make sure the lathe/mill is lubricated and the
headstock oil level is full. Refer to
Page 36
if
required.
2.
Make sure the chuck is bolted to the spin-
dle.
3.
Move the spindle speed lever to the 75 RPM
position, the range lever to the red-dot posi-
tion, and the lead screw lever to the neutral
position as shown in
Figure 7
.
4.
Rotate the red emergency stop button
(
Figure 7
)
clockwise so it pops to the out-
ward position.
Range
Lever
Speed Lever
Emergency
Stop Button
Leadscrew
Direction
Lever
Figure 7.
Headstock control levers.
5.
Move the half-nut lever upward to disengage
the apron, and move the feed lever to the
neutral or central position (see
Figure 8)
.
6.
Move the spindle rotation ON/OFF lever to
its central position (
OFF
) as shown in
Figure
8,
and connect the lathe to power so the
green lamp is lit.
7.
Move the spindle rotation ON/OFF lever up
or down so the chuck turns, then push the
emergency stop button to make sure the
lathe stops.
8.
Move the spindle rotation ON/OFF lever to
neutral, reset the red emergency stop but-
ton, and use the spindle lever to start the
lathe again.
—If you hear squealing or grinding noises,
turn the machine
OFF
immediately and
correct any problem before further opera-
tion.
—If the problem is not readily apparent,
refer to
Troubleshooting
on
Page 43
.
9.
Let the lathe/mill run for a minimum of 10
minutes.
10.
Turn the lathe/mill OFF, move levers to the
next highest RPM and repeat this step for
each RPM setting in Low and High range.
NEVER SHIFT LATHE/MILL GEARS WHEN
MACHINE IS OPERATING.
11.
Change the lubricant in the headstock with
Mobil DTE
®
Oil or with an equivalent.
Figure 8.
Apron control levers.
Spindle Rotation
ON/OFF lever.
Feed Lever
Half-Nut
Lever
Make sure all power feed levers and dials
are disengaged before starting the lathe/
mill! Thoroughly familiarize yourself with all
the controls and their functions before using
any power feed! NEVER SHIFT LATHE/MILL
GEARS WHEN MACHINE IS OPERATING.
NOTICE
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