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PM-1228VF v3 2021-05
PM-1228VF-LB
FAQ
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of the PM-1228VF-LB lathe. Failure to read, understand and follow the manual may result in property
damage or serious personal injury.
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be advisory only. Quality Machine Tools, LLC cannot be held liable for injury or property damage during
installation or use, or from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.
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es between your specific machine and the information given here (with little or no impact on functionality).
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The lathe doesn’t run
(1)
Power switch set to 1?
(
0
is OFF,
2
powers an
outlet on the back panel)
The lathe doesn’t run
(2)
E-Stop button pressed in?
Twist to release it —should
pop up.
The lathe doesn’t run
(3)
End cover closed?
The spindle always turns
forward
This is the default condition
when the start button (green)
is pressed following power
up. Press the left hand white
button to change direction.
Can’t operate power feed
Split nut lever too far right?
Go to the detent position,
just short of the end stop.
Saddle handwheel
doesn’t move the
saddle
Push the handwheel in
to engage the rack
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