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M1036 Micro Mill
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NOTICE
Failure. to. follow. the. break-in. proce-
dures.included.in.this.manual.may.lead.
to.shortened.tool.life.and.may.void.war-
ranty.
Complete this process once you familiarize yourself with
all instructions in this manual and make sure the machine
is completely lubricated as described in
Lubrication.
on
Page.27
. It is essential to closely follow the proper break-
in procedures to ensure trouble free performance.
To.begin.the.test.run.and.spindle.break-in.procedure,.
do.these.steps:
1.
Make sure there are no obstructions around or
underneath the spindle.
2.
Put on safety glasses, and make sure any bystanders
are wearing safety glasses and are out of the way.
3.
Set the mill to the slowest RPM, then plug the
machine in and turn the "I" position to turn the mill
ON
. See
Page.22
, for adjusting RPM. The mill should
run smoothly, with little or no vibration or rubbing
noises.
• If you hear squealing or grinding noises,
turn the
machine OFF immediately. Wait for the mill to
stop moving, unplug the machine, and correct any
problems before further operation.
• If the source of an unusual noise or vibration is not
readily apparent, contact our technical support
for help.
4.
If the mill runs smoothly, allow it to run for 10
minutes at slow speed.
5.
Slowly increase the RPM and allow it to run at a
medium RPM for another ten minutes.
6.
Slowly increase the RPM and allow it to run at a high
RPM for another ten minutes.
Test.Run.and.Spindle.
Break-in
