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P R E P A R A T I O N

Model SB1027

Test Run

Pulling the power plug from the receptacle while the mill is running could damage the inverter inside the electrical box or other electrical parts. Always use the emergency STOP button or the circuit breaker to turn the mill OFF before pulling the plug.

After all preparation steps have been completed, the machine and its safety features must be tested to ensure correct operation.

If you discover a problem with the operation of the machine or its safety components, do not operate it further until you have resolved the problem. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on Page 54 for solutions to common problems that may occur with all mills. If you need additional help, contact our Tech Support at (360) 734-1540.

During the test run, you will verify the proper operation of the following:

Spindle motor

Emergency STOP button

Electrical cabinet safety switch

Spindle brake

Coolant pump

X-axis power feed

To test run the machine:

1.Read and follow the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual, take required safety precautions, and make sure the machine is set up and adjusted properly.

Operating the coolant pump of this mill without the correct amount of coolant in the reservoir could damage it and void the warranty. ALWAYS make sure there is the correct amount of coolant in the reservoir before using the pump.

2.Clean out the coolant reservoir in the base of the mill, then fill it with coolant (refer to the Coolant System section on Pages 48–49for specific details).

3.Clear away all tools and objects used during assembly and preparation.

4.Rotate the spindle speed dial on the control panel counterclockwise to the lowest setting, the spindle direction switch to the STOP (middle) position, and the coolant switch to the OFF (left) position (see Figure 15). This will disable these functions for now when the power initially flows to the control panel in the next steps.

Spindle

 

 

 

Speed

 

Emergency

Display

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

Spindle

Button

 

 

 

Spindle

Direction

 

Speed Dial

Switch

 

 

 

 

Coolant

ON

 

 

Switch

Button

Figure 15. Control panel.

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Southbend SB1027 owner manual Test Run, To test run the machine