Model g4181/g7873 1-hp power Feeder -17-
test Run
Loose ha ir, clothing, or
jewelry could get caught
in machinery and cause
serious personal injury.
Keep t hese ite ms away
from moving parts at all
times to reduce this risk.
to test run the power feed:
1. read the entire instruction manual first!
2. Make sure all tools and foreign objects have
been removed from the tabletop area.
3. Make sure that the power feeder gearbox oil
level is full, the oil level should be 1" below
the oil fill port. see Figure 15 for oil fill port
location.
4. Ensure that all tools and objects used during
set up are cleared away from the machine.
5. adjust and lock the power feeder so the
wheels are held approximately one inch
above the table and nothing will interfere with
wheel rotation.
6. Connect the power feeder to the power sup-
ply and use the feed direction switch (Figure
11) to test operation in both directions and
both speeds.
— Listen and watch for abnormal noises or
vibrations. the power feeder should run
smoothly.
— Correct for any unusual noises or vibra-
tions before operating the power feeder
any further. always disconnect the power
feeder from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
once power feeder assembly is complete and
mounted on the table, you must test run your
power feeder to make sure it runs properly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the power feeder immediately, then review
the troubleshooting table on Page ???.
if you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
technical support at (570) 546-9663 for assis-
tance.
Figure 11. Feed direction and speed switch.