Adding Coolant, Power Connection, To Plug, Hot

	P R E P A R A T I O N
For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11	P R E P A R A T I O N	13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe

In addition to the reservoirs, we also recommend that you lubricate all other points on the machine at this time. This can be accomplished by following the maintenance schedule on Page 64.

Note: If this lathe was shipped with oil in the reservoirs, do not change that oil until after the test run and spindle break-in procedures.

Adding Coolant

Add the coolant of your choice now. For detailed instructions on where the coolant tank is located and how to add fluid, refer to Coolant System Service on Page 71.

Power Connection

Electrocution or fire may occur if machine is ungrounded, incorrectly connected to power, or connected to an undersized circuit. Use an electrician or a qualified service personnel to ensure a safe power connection.

Once your machine is set up and assembled as previously described in this manual, it is ready to be connected to the power source.

Note About Extension Cords: Using an incorrectly sized extension cord may decrease the life of electrical components on your machine. Refer to Extension Cords on Page 18 for more information.

To connect the power cord to the lathe:

1.Make sure the master power switch is turned to the OFF position, then open the electrical cabinet door.

2.Thread the power cord through the strain relief, and up to the master power switch shown in Figure 20.

Incoming

Power

Strain

Master

Relief

Power

Switch

Figure 20. Location to connect power inside main

electrical cabinet.

3.Connect the incoming hot wires to the upper master power switch terminals, as illustrated in Figure 21.

To Plug	Ground
Hot	Hot
Master
Power
Switch

Figure 21. Power connection at master power switch.

4.Connect the incoming ground wire to the ground terminal on the switch bracket, as illustrated in Figure 21.

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