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Model g0554z (Mfg 01/09+)
9. Verify that the machine is operating cor-
rectly by moving the spindle lever down (see
Figure 13).
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
10. With the spindle lever in the down position,
verify that the spindle is rotating counter-
clockwise (toward the operator).
— if the spindle is rotating clockwise (away
from the operator) with the spindle lever
in the down position, push the stop but-
ton, disconnect the lathe from power, then
verify that the motor is wired correctly (refer
to the
Motor wiring diagram on page 70
for connection details). if the motor is wired
correctly and the spindle does not rotate in
the correct direction, call tech support for
help.
11. Move the spindle lever to the center position
to stop spindle rotation, then press the stop
button in.
12. Without resetting the stop button, move
the spindle lever down. the machine should
not start.
—if the machine does not start, the stop but-
ton safety feature is working correctly.
—if the machine does start (with the stop
button pushed in), immediately disconnect
power to the machine. the stop button
safety feature is not working correctly. this
safety feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
tech support for help.
13. reset the stop button.
14. to make sure the coolant system is operat-
ing correctly, point the coolant nozzle down
toward the splash pan, then use the coolant
switch and nozzle valve lever to start the flow
of coolant.
15. turn the coolant system
OFF
, then begin
spindle rotation.
16. step on the foot brake with moderate pres-
sure. the lathe should shut
OFF
and the
spindle should come to an immediate stop.
—if the machine does not turn
OFF
or the
spindle does not come to a stop, imme-
diately press the stop button and discon-
nect power to the machine. the foot brake
safety feature is not working correctly. this
safety feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
tech support for help.
17. Move the spindle lever to the center position
to reset the internal spindle switches, then
press the stop button in.
18. use a 5mm hex wrench to remove the three
cap screws that secure the side door, then
open the door approximately 1".
19. stay clear of the door, reset the stop button,
then attempt to start spindle rotation.
—if the spindle does not start, the side door
safety switch is working correctly.
—if the spindle does start (with the side door
open), immediately press the stop button
and disconnect the machine from power.
the side door safety feature is not working
correctly. this safety feature must work
properly before proceeding with regular
operations. Call tech support for help.
20. Close the side door and secure it with the
three cap screws.
After successfully completing the
Test Run pro-
cedure, proceed to
Spindle break-in.
