model g0695 (mfg. since 9/10) -17-
before starting the mill, make sure you
have performed t he preceding assembly
instructions, and you have read through the
rest of the manual and are familiar with the
various functions and safety features on
this machine. failure to follow t his warning
could r esult in serious personal injury or
even death!
Test Run
once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation. the test run consists
of verifying the following: 1) the motor powers up
and runs correctly and 2) the stop button safety
feature works correctly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on page 38.
if you cannot find a remedy, contact our tech
support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1. make sure you understand the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly.
2. make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3. make sure the machine is lubricated (refer to
Lubrication on page 35 for detailed instruc-
tions).
4. refer to basic Controls on page 19 to
become familiar with the control panel func-
tions.
5. Connect the machine to the power source—
the power lamp on the control panel should
light.
7. Verify that the machine is operating correctly
by pushing the on button.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
8. With the machine still running, use the speed
dial to decrease/increase the spindle speed.
9. press the stop button to stop the machine.
10. WithoUt resetting the switch, press the on
button. the machine should not start.
—if the machine does not start, the stop but-
ton safety feature is working correctly. the
test run is complete.
—if the machine does start (with the stop
button pushed in), immediately disconnect
power to the machine. the stop button
safety feature is not working correctly. this
safety feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
tech support for help.
When all of the Test Run procedures are success-
fully completed, proceed to Spindle break-In.
figure 11. resetting the switch.
6. push the stop button in, then twist it clock-
wise so it pops out. When the stop button
pops out, the switch is reset and ready for
operation (see figure 11).