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PM-1340GT v8 2021-04
8.
Check that there are no clamps or locks on moving
parts.
9. Set the carriage and cross slide to approximate
mid-travel.
10.
Make certain that the motor control switch is set to
OFF, mid-travel, Figure 1-6.
11.
Make certain that the power feed lever and lead
-
screw split-nut lever are disengaged, Figure 1-7.
When both are disengaged, the cross slide and
carriage handwheels should turn freely.
11.
Connect power. The power lamp (far left of the
orange color E-Stop button) should light, unless the
E-Stop button has been pushed in (it should pop
out when twisted clockwise).
12. Shift the motor control lever DOWN. The spindle
should turn forward, counter clockwise, viewed at
the chuck (nose) end.
INITIAL CHECKS
Read Section 3 if unsure about any item in the
following.
Do not connect power at this stage
1.
Check oil level (sight glasses) in the
headstock
and the
apron
. See Section 4, Figure 4-2.
2.
Inject a small amount of oil into the gearbox oil
gallery, making certain that all seep holes in the
gallery are covered, Figure 4-3.
3. Lubricate the leadscrew and feed shaft oilers at the
tailstock end
.
4.
Remove the belt cover left of the headstock. Make
sure the belt is properly tensioned and set for the
low speed
range. If not, re-position the belt, Figure
3-3.
5. Replace the belt cover.
6.
If a chuck or faceplate is installed check tightness
of the three Camlocks on the spindle nose, Figure
3-27.
7.
Set the spindle speed gear levers to L-2, Figures
1-5 and 3-4. With the drive belt set for low speed
this will give a speed of 90 rpm.
Do not change
spindle speed, feed speed or feed direction
when the motor is running.
Figure 1-6
Headstock controls
Figure 1-7
Forward/Reverse motor control
Mid-travel OFF, Down FORWARD, Up REVERSE
Figure 1-8
Feed control levers