For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 | P R E P A R A T I O N | Model SB1016/SB1036 |
Oil Pump
Sight Glass
Figure 25. Oil pump sight glass.
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
26) 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 26. Starting the lathe.
19.Push the foot brake. The lathe should come to a quick stop.
—If the foot brake has no effect on the lathe, push the stop button, and refer to
20.Remove the lathe headstock side cover. The kill switch shown in Figure 27 should prevent the lathe from starting while this cover is removed.
Kill Switch
Figure 27. Headstock gear cover kill switch.
16.Observe the lathe and listen for any abnormal noises or vibration. The lathe should run smoothly. If the spindle rotates in the incorrect direction, refer to Correcting Phase Polarity on Page 16 to solve the problem.
17.Push the stop button. The lathe should stop.
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.
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.Reinstall the end gear cover, then start the lathe.
