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DO NOT start machine until all preceding
setup instructions have been performed.
Operating an improperly setup machine
may result in malfunction or unexpect-
ed results that can lead to serious injury,
death, or machine/property damage.
To test run your machine:
1.
turn the spindle speed dial (see figure 14)
fully counterclockwise to "0", then press the
emergency stop button.
Emergency
stop Button
figure 14. headstock controls.
2.
Make sure chuck and jaws, if installed, are
secure (see Chuck Installation on page 21).
Note: If a chuck is not installed on the lathe,
you do not need to install one for this test.
3.
reset the emergency stop button by twisting
it clockwise until it pops out. the green power
light should illuminate to indicate the lathe is
connected to the power supply.
4.
turn the spindle speed dial past "1" on the
rpM label. the spindle should begin rotating
counterclockwise—down and toward you as
you face the lathe.
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spindle speed dial
pointing to "0"
5.
push the emergency stop button to turn
the lathe OFF, then, without resetting the
emergency stop, try to restart spindle rotation.
the spindle should not start.
— if spindle stop does start with the emergency
stop button pressed in, the button is not
operating correctly. this safety feature
must operate properly before continuing
operation. use the spindle speed dial to
stop the machine, disconnect it from power,
and call tech support for help.
6.
reset the emergency stop button, then lift the
chuck guard all the way up. try restarting the
spindle. it should not start when the chuck
guard is up.
— if spindle rotation does start with the chuck
guard open, the chuck guard is not operating
correctly. this safety feature must operate
properly before continuing operation. use
the spindle speed dial to stop the machine,
disconnect it from power, and call tech
support for help.
7.
reposition the chuck guard over the chuck.
Congratulations! the test run is complete.
Recommended
Adjustments
the following adjustments have been made at the
factory. however, because of the many variables
involved with shipping, we recommend you verify
these adjustments to ensure the best results:
factory adjustments that should be verified:
•
Cross slide and carriage backlash (see page
35).
•
gib (see page 36).
Model G0745 (Mfg. Since 11/13)
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