Foot Brake
The Model G0554Z lathe comes equipped with a foot brake (see Figure 22). The foot brake is intended to be used primarily as a time saving tool. The best method for using the foot brake is to turn the spindle OFF with the spindle lever, then apply even and moderate pressure to the foot brake to slow the spindle to a stop.
Stepping on the foot brake while the spindle is ON will kill the power to the spindle motor and will bring the spindle to a stop. Stopping the spindle in this manner is harder on the machine and should be reserved for panic situations.
When the foot brake is used, the power lamp shows that the lathe is energized, but the circuit to the spindle motor is interrupted. Once stopped, the spindle lever needs to be returned to the cen- ter position to reset the spindle switches.
Note: Do not confuse the foot brake function with the emergency stop button. The emergency stop button cuts power to both the spindle motor and coolant pump, and must be reset to restore power to the lathe.
Spindle Control Lever |
Foot Brake |
Figure 22. Foot brake and spindle control lever.
Chuck & Faceplate
Mounting
PINCH HAZARD! Get assistance and protect your hands and the pre- cision ground bedways with a chuck cradle or plywood when removing lathe chuck! The heavy weight of a falling chuck can cause serious injury.
The chucks and faceplate provided with your lathe are mounted on and removed from the spindle in the same manner.
Tools Needed for Removing/Installing | Qty |
Spindle Lock Key | 1 |
Dead Blow Hammer | 1 |
Chuck Cradle or Plywood 3⁄4" | 1 |
Removing Chuck or Faceplate
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Lay a chuck cradle (see Figure 23) or a pro- tective layer of plywood under the chuck or faceplate and over the bedway to protect the precision ground surfaces from damage and to prevent fingers from being pinched.
Figure 23. Chuck cradle.
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