For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
SB1024/SB1025/SB1026
-25-
P R E P A R A T I O N
Test Run
After all preparation steps have been completed,
the machine and its safety features must be
tested to ensure correct operation. If you discover
a problem with the operation of the machine or
its safety components, do not operate it further
until you have resolved the problem.
If you discover a problem with the operation
of the machine or its safety components, do
not operate it further until you have resolved
the problem. Refer to the
Troubleshooting
section on
Page 61
for solutions to common
problems that may occur with all mills. If you
need additional help, contact our Tech Support at
(360) 734-1540.
To test run the machine:
1.
Read and follow the safety instructions at
the beginning of the manual, take required
safety precautions, and make sure the
machine is set up and adjusted properly
2.
Clear away all tools and objects used during
assembly and preparation.
3.
Make sure that the mill is properly
lubricated (refer to the
Lubrication
section
on
Page 51
for specific details).
4.
Set the spindle speed to the low range (refer
to the
Setting Spindle Speed Range
section beginning on
Page 37
for detailed
instructions).
The machine was fully lubricated at the
factory, but we strongly recommend that
before performing the
Test Run
you inspect
all lubrication points yourself and provide
additional lubrication if necessary. Refer to the
Lubrication
section on
Page 51
for specific
details.
Initial Lubrication
7.
Press the ON button to allow power to flow
to the motor, then turn the spindle direction
switch to the forward (right) position to start
spindle rotation.
Note:
For the Model SB1024, turn the spindle
direction switch to the
F1
position.
5.
Move the downfeed selector to the manual
(forward) position so that the spindle does
not downfeed during this test (refer to the
Downfeed Operations
section
on
Page 43
for detailed instructions).
6.
Push the emergency STOP button in (see
Figures 13–14
), then twist it clockwise until
it pops out. When the switch pops out, the
mill is ready for operation.
Figure 13. Model SB1025 control panel.
Spindle
Direction
Switch
Power Lamp
Emergency
STOP
ON Button
OFF Button
Figure 14. Model SB1024/SB1026 control panel.
Spindle
Direction
Switch
Power Lamp
ON Button
OFF Button
Emergency STOP
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