Model SB1027 | P R E P A R A T I O N | For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 |
5.Set the spindle speed to the low range (refer to the Setting Spindle Speed Range section beginning on Page 34 for detailed instructions).
6.Move the downfeed selector to the manual (forward) position so that the spindle does not feed into the table during this test (refer to the Downfeed Operations section on Page 35 for detailed instructions).
7.Make sure the electrical cabinet door is latched shut, then rotate the main power switch to the ON position so that power flows to the control panel (see Figure 16).
Main Power Switch
Figure 16. Location of the main power switch on the
electrical box door.
8.Push the emergency STOP button in, then twist it clockwise until it pops out. When the switch pops out, the mill is ready for operation.
9.Press the ON button to enable power to flow through the control panel to the spindle motor, then turn the spindle direction switch to the forward (right) position to start spindle motor.
10.Listen for abnormal noises and watch for unexpected actions from the mill. The machine should run smoothly and without excessive vibration or rubbing noises.
—Strange or unusual noises or actions must be investigated immediately. Press the emergency STOP button to turn the machine OFF and disconnect it from the power source before investigating or correcting potential problems.
11.Press the emergency STOP button to turn the machine OFF, then wait for the spindle to stop on its own.
12.WITHOUT resetting the emergency STOP button, press the ON button. The machine should not start.
—If the machine does not start, the emergency STOP button safety feature is working correctly.
—If the machine does start (with the emergency STOP button pushed in), immediately disconnect power to the machine. The emergency STOP button safety feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.
13.Reset the emergency STOP button, turn the main power switch on the electrical cabinet door to the OFF position, then press the ON button. Again, the machine should not start.
—If the machine does not start, the main power switch safety feature is working correctly.
—If the machine does start (with the main power switch turned to the OFF position), immediately disconnect power to the machine. The main power switch safety feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.