OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL
It is vital that you become familiar with the control panel before operating the Model B.
Power to the motor is controlled through a series of switches mounted on the
Lower Belt Guard.
Figure
39
shows the various buttons and light. Please examine the layout and note the list of functions to the
right before running the lathe / mill.
Figure 39
. Control panel components.
1.
Power indicator light – shines when the power is turned on using the system reset switch.
2.
Motor off button – turns motor off.
3.
Motor on button – turns motor on.
4.
Reversing switch – selects direction of rotation for spindles. Lift the cover to access the switch.
Pushing the button on the left hand side allows the motor to operate in the forward direction. Push the
button on the right hand and the motor reverses.
5.
System reset – disconnects power from system. Rotate the button and allow to pop out. In the event of
an emergency, the button can be depressed and all power to the motor will be turned off.
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