Test Run
Always make sure the power switch is in the “OFF” position and the spindle control lever is in the neutral position before plugging in power cord.
Now that the lathe is securely in place and you’ve read the safety guidelines, it’s time to give the machine a test run.
Before starting the machine:
1.Make sure the machine is properly ground- ed, the Power Switch is in the “OFF” position and the spindle control lever is in the neutral position. See Figure 24.
2.Inspect the machine to ensure that all hand tools are out of the way, guards are in place and nothing is impeding the movement of the chuck. Check this by rotating the chuck by hand.
3.Rotate the stop switch, on the headstock of the lathe, in the direction indicated by the arrows imprinted on the button.
4.Lower the control lever on the apron. The spindle should start turning in a counter clockwise direction.
If the direction is reversed, contact our service depart- ment for further instructions.
5.If the lathe is running correctly, lift the spindle con- trol lever to the neutral position, wait for the machine to come to a complete stop and take some time to become familiar with the various controls.
Figure 24. Carriage control lever in neutral.
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