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Model g8688 (Mfg. 3/09+)
the purpose of the test run is to make sure the
lathe is working properly.
To perform the test run:
1. inspect the machine to ensure that all hand
tools are out of the way, the chuck key is
removed from chuck, and nothing is imped-
ing the movement of the chuck. Check this by
rotating the chuck by hand.
2. Set the lathe to loW range on the back of
the headstock. See
page 18 for control loca-
tions.
3. plug the lathe in, and set the ForWard/
oFF/rEVErSE switch to ForWard.
4. lift the EMErgEnCy Stop button in the
direction of the arrow on the button and allow
the button to pop out.
5. gently rotate the VariaBlE SpEEd
Control dial. a click will be heard as
power is turned
ON, speed will increase the
further the knob is turned. the lathe should
run smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises when it starts. Strange or
unnatural noises should be investigated and
corrected before operating the machine fur-
ther.
6. if the lathe is running smoothly, allow it to
run for several minutes. gradually increase
the rpM and let it run a couple of minutes at
each change until you reach the maximum
rpM of 2500.
7. turn the lathe Off by pressing the
EMErgEnCy Stop button or turn the
VariaBlE SpEEd Control dial coun-
terclockwise and return other switches to the
Off position.
8. repeat this process in the rEVErSE posi-
tion.
Keep clothing rolled
up and out of the way
of machinery and keep
hair pulled back.
wear safety glasses dur-
ing all operations on the
lathe. failure to comply
may result in serious
personal injury.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any adjustments or
maintenance. failure to
do this may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Test run
Inspect your machine for
loose nuts and bolts, and
ensure no tools are left
in or around the machine
before connecting power.
failure to do this may
result in personal injury.
