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3.Clear away all tools and objects used during assembly, lubrication, and preparation.
4.Make sure that the chuck and jaws, if installed, are secure (refer to Chuck and Faceplate Mounting on Page 32).
Note: If a chuck is not installed on the lathe, you do not need to install one for this test.
5.Push the STOP button on the control panel (see Figure 23), and point the coolant nozzle into the chip pan.
Power
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Figure 23. Control panel.
6.Disengage the
Feed
Range Lever
Feed Range Lever
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Neutral
High
Figure 24. Feed range lever.
Note: During the next step, you may need to use the chuck key rock the spindle back and forth while attempting to shift so the gears will mesh. If you do this, be sure to remove the chuck key afterward.
7.Set the spindle speed to 80 RPM as follows:
a.Move the spindle range lever so the arrow on the hub points toward the L (low) label (see Figure 25).
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Spindle Range
Lever Set to LOW
Figure 25. Spindle speed set to 80 RPM.
b.Move the spindle speed lever so that the 80 on its hub is also pointing at the L label.
Note: You will hear a distinct click when the spindle speed lever is in the correct position.
