Test Run
Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components function properly.
If you find an unusual problem during the test run, immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again. The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of this manual can help.
Serious injury or death can result from using this machine BEFORE understanding its controls and related safety information. DO NOT operate, or allow others to operate, machine until the information is understood.
DO NOT start machine until all preceding setup instructions have been performed. Operating an improperly setup machine may result in malfunction or unexpect- ed results that can lead to serious injury, death, or machine/property damage.
To test run machine:
1.Set spindle direction switch to neutral ("0" position), and turn variable speed dial all the way counterclockwise to "0".
Emergency |
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Stop Button |
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Variable Speed Dial | Spindle Direction |
Set to "0" | Switch Set to "0" |
Figure 15. Headstock controls.
2.Shift high/low range lever on back of lathe to LOW, and feed direction lever to neutral (see Figure 16).
High/Low |
| Feed |
Range Lever |
| Direction |
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| Lever |
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Feed Direction Lever
UP (Clockwise Rotation)
CENTER (Neutral)
DOWN (CCW Rotation)
High/Low
Range Lever
HIGH LOW
Figure 16. Lever settings.
3.Make sure chuck and jaws, if installed, are secure (see Chuck Installation on Page 26).
Note: If a chuck is not installed on the lathe, you do not need to install one for this test run.
Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 12/13) |