Southbend sb1016 owner manual Spindle Break-In, To complete the spindle break-in

Model SB1016/SB1036 P R E P A R A T I O N For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09

23.Lift the chuck guard shown in Figure 28, and try to start the lathe again. The cover kill switch should prevent the lathe from starting while the guard is open.

Chuck Guard

Cutting Fluid

Pump Switch

Figure 28. Chuck safety cover.

24.Close the chuck guard.

25.Open the cutting fluid valve, and using the pump switch shown in Figure 28, turn the cutting fluid pump ON. Verify that fluid flows from the nozzle, then turn the cutting fluid pump OFF.

—If no fluid is pumped, but fluid level is full, no hose kinks exist, and the cutting fluid nozzle is open, the pump may be wired with incorrect phase polarity. Correct the pump phase polarity wiring as outlined on Page 16.

The test run is now finished. Shut the lathe down and begin the Spindle Break-Inprocedure.

Spindle Break-In

It is essential to closely follow the proper break-in procedures to ensure trouble-free performance. Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself with all instructions in this manual and completed the test run.

To complete the spindle break-in:

1.Make sure you have completed the Test Run procedure beginning on Page 25.

2.Turn the spindle speed dial (Figure 29) all the way counterclockwise to the minimum speed.

Spindle Speed Dial

Figure 29. Spindle speed dial.

3.Move the spindle range lever (Figure 30) to low speed range 1 (18-55 RPM).

Note: You may need to slightly rotate the chuck by hand to engage the lever.

Figure 30. Spindle range lever in low 1.

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