Desktop Quick-Start Guide • September 13, 2016
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Warm Up (Spindle Models Only)
Desktops equipped with a spindle also have a variable-frequen-
cy drive (VFD), which is used to control the spindle RPMs.
A spindle interlock switch locks out the spindle power for addi-
tional safety.
Turn the key clockwise to turn ON the spindle interlock switch.
Adjust the VFD to read F 100. F 100 equals 6,000 RPM - half of
the typical operating speed for cutting wood.
A spindle requires a warm up cycle to bring the bearings to
operating temperature. Run the spindle at 1/2 of the intended
cutting RPM for 10 minutes at the beginning of each day and
after the spindle has been idle for more than three hours before
using it to cut.
Open the yellow KeyPad. Click on the Output 1 button in the
position window (circled in black on left).
Click “OK” in the NOW STARTING ROUTER/SPINDLE win-
dow. Allow spindle to run for 10 minutes.
After the spindle has run for 10 minutes, adjust the VFD to F200.
The spindle will increase in speed as the dial is adjusted.
F200 equals 12,000 RPM and is a common operating speed for
carving and cutting wood.
