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2.
Do all lubrication procedures highlighted in
Lubrication in SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
on Page 30.
3.
If there is no arbor or chuck installed in the
spindle, remove the drawbar cap and the
drawbar to prevent vibration.
Note: The drawbar cap has left-hand threads
and loosens when turned clockwise.
4.
Put on safety goggles, make sure the area is
clean, all tools are put away, and no entan-
glement hazards exist.
5.
Rotate the spindle speed dial (see Figure 8)
counterclockwise to the slowest setting.
6.
Close the chip guard (see Figure 8) and con-
nect the machine to power.
7.
Twist the EMERGENCY STOP button clock-
wise so it pops out and is reset.
Note: The power ON light shown in Figure 8
illuminates to indicate that all machine con-
trols are now LIVE and ready for use.
8.
Loosen the headstock lock levers, and push
the UP and DOWN buttons to test the head-
stock elevation motor.
9.
Push the START button to start the spindle.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
10. Test the variable speed by turning the spindle
speed dial up then down.
11. Press the EMERGENCY STOP button to
stop the spindle.
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12. WITHOUT resetting the EMERGENCY STOP
switch, press the START button. The machine
should not start.
13. Reset the EMERGENCY STOP switch, open
the chip guard, and press the START button
again. The machine should not start.
—If the machine starts, shut it OFF and,
disconnect it from power. Do not operate
the machine any further until the safety
features are fixed.
14. Test run is complete. Next, complete Spindle
Break-In before putting the mill into full ser-
vice.
NOTICE
Failure to follow start up and spindle break-
in procedures will likely cause rapid dete-
rioration of spindle and other related parts.
Model G0720R (Mfg. Since 11/10)
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