For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 | P R E P A R A T I O N | EVS Toolroom Lathes |
11.Move the spindle ON/OFF lever to the OFF (center) position, as shown in Figure 22.
Spindle ON/OFF
Lever
Figure 22. Spindle ON/OFF lever-setup.
12.Connect the lathe to power source, then turn the main power switch (Figure 23) to the ON position.
Main
Power 
Switch
Figure 23. Main power switch in ON position.
13.Rotate the stop button (Figure 17 on Page 18) clockwise until it pops out. The pump will turn ON. Observe the oil pump tube sight glass (Figure 24). Verify that you see oil flowing out of the tube and against the sight glass.
Oil Pump Sight |
Glass and Oil Tube |
Figure 24. Oil pump sight glass and oil tube.
Note: This headstock has a pressurized oil system that is equipped with an oil pressure safety switch. If oil stops flowing or does not flow to start with, the lathe will not operate until the oil is properly flowing. Refer to Troubleshooting to correct.
Never bypass the oil pressure safety switch! If you do, you will void the warranty, and headstock damage may occur.
14.Make sure that all bystanders are out of the way, tools are cleared away, and the chuck key is removed from the chuck.
15.Move the spindle ON/OFF lever (Figure
25) down and the chuck will rotate counter- clockwise (down and toward you, as you face the front of the lathe).
Spindle ON/
OFF
Lever
Figure 25. Spindle Lever in ON position.
16.Observe the lathe and listen for any abnormal noises or vibration. The lathe should run smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
17.Push the stop button. The lathe should stop.
