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model g0694 (mfg. since 1/09)
Before starting the lathe, you must read
through the rest of the manual and be famil-
iar with the various functions and safety
features on this machine. failure to follow
this warning could result in serious per-
sonal injury or even death!
Test Run
once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation.
the test run consists of verifying the following: 1)
the motor powers up and runs correctly, 2) the
stop button safety feature works correctly, and 3)
the motor turns the correct direction (machine is
not wired out of phase).
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 39.
if you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
tech support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
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. make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3. push the stop button in, then twist it clock-
wise so it pops out. When the stop button
pops out, the switch is reset and ready for
operation (see
figure 9).
STOP Button
TWIST
figure 9. resetting the switch.
4. to unlock the spindle so that it can freely
rotate in the next steps, pull the spindle lock
lever out and rotate it so that it is in the twelve
o'clock position, as shown in
figure 10.
Always disconnect the lathe from power
before using the spindle lock feature. Never
resume turning operations without making
sure that the spindle lock is disengaged and
the spindle turns freely by hand. Otherwise
personal injury or property damage could
result.
figure 10. Unlocking the spindle.
spindle
Lock
Lever