Model g0554z (Mfg 01/09+)
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To test run the machine:
1. Make sure you understand the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly.
2. if a chuck or faceplate is mounted on the
spindle, make sure that it is firmly secured
and will not come loose during operation (see
pages 24 & 29 for detailed instructions).
3. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
4. Make sure the headstock, gearbox, and
apron oil reservoirs are filled with oil (refer
to the
Lubrication section on page 52 for
detailed instructions).
5. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant (refer
to
coolant System on page 54 for detailed
instructions).
6. to keep the carriage components from mov-
ing during the remaining steps, set the car-
riage controls as follows (see
Figure 13):
— Move the feed lever to the center (disen-
gaged) position.
— Move the half-nut lever up to disengage it.
Note:
If necessary, refer to
Basic Controls
beginning on
Page 21
for additional informa-
tion for using the carriage controls and con-
trol panel switches.
Figure 14. resetting the switch.
8. Connect the lathe to power, then turn the
main power switch
ON
shown in
Figure 16.
7. push the emergency stop button in, then
twist it clockwise until it pops out. When the
emergency stop button pops out, the switch
is reset and ready for operation (see
Figures
14–15).
Figure 15. Control panel.
Jog Button
power lamp
Coolant switch
stop Button
Figure 13. Carriage controls correctly setup for
the
Test Run.
spindle lever
in Center (neutral)
position
Feed lever
in Center (neutral) position
half-nut lever
in up
(disengaged)
position
Figure 16. Main power switch on the left rear of
the lathe.
Main power switch
