Test Run Lathe
Before continuing to Operate, test run
the lathe to make sure it runs properly.
To test run the lathe, do these steps:
1.
Make sure the chuck key is NOT inserted
in the chuck, and that the lathe chuck guard is
in the down position. Make this step a habit
that you perform every time you start the
lathe.
2.
Familiarize yourself with the lathe controls
shown in
Figure 6 .
Make sure the STOP
button is all the way down before continuing.
3.
Clear all tools, components, packing
material, etc. away from the cutter head.
4.
Plug the machine into the power outlet!
The Speed Of Spindle should light up.
The "Speed of Spindle" should light up.
5.
Move the carriage feed lever up to the
disengage mode.
6.
Flip up the emergency stop button
The Speed Of Spindle light up.
7.
Turn the Start button, The lathe is turning.
The Speed Of Spindle display shows actual
speeds in rpm.
Clockwise
Rotating the Speed Control
Knob, speed of spindle will be faster.
On the contrary, it becomes slow
8.
Turn the Stop Button, the lathe will be stop
9
.
Repeat step 7
10.
Turn the Forward Button, the lathe is
forward, and turn the Reverse button, the lathe
is reverse.
11. Flip up the emergency stop button, the
lathe stops.
Allow the lathe to run for at least two full
minutes to make sure it is running
satisfactorily and the chuck is turning
clockwise.
Note:
If it is does not light up(speed of
spindle), unplug the machine and check the
fuse, your power source, and the
connections on the machine before
attempting to start the lathe. Call our Tech
Support department if you cannot easily
resolve the issue.
Figure 6
:
Main lathe control for test run
12.
Turn the lathe is slowly(100-300rpm),
Engage the half nut lever, verify that the
carriage moves along the bed, then press the
emergency stop button to turn the lathe
OFF
.
13.
Disengage the half nut lever.
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