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12. Make sure that all bystanders are out of the
way, no tools are in the way, and the chuck
key is removed from the chuck.
13. Put on safety glasses, tieback longhair,
sleeves and loose clothing.
14. Set the lathe to the slowest RPM. Refer to
Spindle Speed on Page 35.
To test run the lathe:
Note: If any of these tests fail, stop the lathe
immediately and refer to the Troubleshooting
section on Page 56 for corrections.
1.
Turn the work lamp ON and OFF.
2.
Point the coolant nozzle into the chip pan,
turn the pump switch ON, make sure coolant
flows, and then turn the pump switch OFF.
3.
Move the spindle ON/OFF lever (Figure 11)
downward to start the lathe.
Spindle ON/OFF Lever
Figure 11. Spindle ON OFF Lever.
G0600 20" x 60" Big Bore Lathe
4.
Observe the oil pump tube sight glass, and
make sure oil is being pumped out of the tube
as seen through the sight glass (Figure 12).
If no oil is seen, shut down the lathe immedi-
ately.
Figure 12. Oil pump sight glass.
5.
Observe the chuck for rotation. It should be
rotating toward you at the top. If it is rotat-
ing away from you, then you must complete
the Changing Motor Rotation procedure on
Page 21. Then repeat the entire Test Run
procedure.
6.
Observe and listen for any abnormal noises
or vibration. The lathe should run smoothly
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
7.
Push the foot brake, and the lathe should
come to a quick stop. If it has no effect on the
lathe, move the spindle ON/OFF lever to the
OFF position to stop the lathe.
8.
Start the lathe again, and push the
EMERGENCY Stop switch and the lathe
should stop.
9.
Complete the Spindle Brake In procedure on
Page 22. The test run is complete.
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