EVS Toolroom Lathes | P R E P A R A T I O N | For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 |
18.Move the spindle ON/OFF lever up to the OFF position, reset the stop button by twisting it clockwise until it pops out, then restart the spindle with the lever.
19.Push the foot brake. The lathe should come to a quick stop.
—If the brake pedal has no effect on the lathe, push the stop button, and refer to
20.Remove the lathe headstock side cover. The kill switch mounted to the headstock should prevent the lathe from starting while this cover is removed.
21.Stand away from all the exposed gears on the side of the headstock, and attempt to start the lathe.
—If the lathe starts, the safety switch is not functioning properly and may need to be replaced before the machine can be safely operated.
22.Replace the headstock side cover, then start the lathe again.
Note: The lathe will not start if the headstock side cover is not properly installed.
23.Turn the cutting fluid pump ON, and open the valve. Verify that fluid flows from the nozzle, then turn the cutting fluid pump OFF.
The test run is now finished. Shut the lathe down and begin the Spindle
