Test Run Lathe
Before continuing to Section 6: Operations, test run the lathe to make sure it runs properly.
To test run the lathe:
1.Make sure that there is NOT a chuck key inserted in the chuck, and that the lathe eye- shield is in the down position over the lathe chuck. Make this step a habit that you per- form every time you start the lathe.
2.Familiarize yourself with the lathe controls shown in Figure 10. Make sure the STOP button is all the way down before continuing.
FWD/REV Switch
ON/OFF Switch
Lathe/Mill
Selector Switch
Carriage Feed Lever 
Figure 10. Lathe controls.
3.Plug the machine into the power outlet!
4.Move the carriage feed lever up to the disen- gage mode. It is important that the carriage feed is NOT moving and is in the neutral position until later.
5.Turn the Lathe/Mill selector switch to the “CUTTING” position. The lathe power indica- tor light should light up. Note—If it is does not light up, unplug the machine and check the fuse, your power source, and the connec- tions on the machine before attempting to start the lathe. Call our service department if you cannot easily resolve the issue.
6.Turn the FWD/REV switch clockwise. This should make the lathe chuck turn clockwise when you start the machine.
7.Flip up the emergency stop button to reveal the red and green ON/OFF buttons.
8.Stand to the side of the lathe chuck line of rotation, and press the green button to turn the lathe ON. If the carriage starts moving, immediately push the STOP button and dis- engage the carriage feed lever, then restart the lathe.
9.Allow the lathe to run for at least two full min- utes to make sure it is running satisfactorily.
10.Press the lathe emergency stop button to turn the lathe OFF.
11.After the lathe chuck has come to a complete stop, turn the FWD/REV switch counter- clockwise.
12.Stand to the side of the lathe chuck line of rotation, and press the green button to turn the lathe ON.
13.Allow the lathe to run for at least two full min- utes to make sure it is running satisfactorily.
14.Press the emergency stop button to turn the lathe OFF.
15.After the lathe has come to a complete stop, engage the carriage handwheel, rotate the handwheel to center the carriage on the bed, then disengage the handwheel.
16.Engage the automatic carriage feed lever.
17.Stand to the side of the lathe chuck line of rotation, and press the green button to turn the lathe ON.
18.Verify that the carriage moves along the bed, and press the emergency stop button to turn the lathe OFF.
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