Test Run Lathe - Promac 941A Operating Instructions Manual

Test Run Lathe

Before continuing to Operate, test run
the lathe to make sure it runs properly.
To test run the lathe, do these steps:
1. Put on safety glasses!
2. Make sure the chuck key is NOT inserted in
the chuck, and that the lathe chuck guard is in
the down position. Make this step a habit that
you perform every time you start the lathe.
3. Familiarize yourself with the lathe controls
shown in Figure 6 .Make sure the STOP
button is all the way down before continuing.
4. Clear all tools, components, packing
material, etc. away from the cutter head.
5. Plug the machine into the power outlet!
The lathe power indicator light should light up.
The "Speed of Spindle" should light up.
6. Move the carriage feed lever up to the
disengage mode.
7. Flip up the emergency stop button
8. Turn the Fwd/Rev switch to the center
"O" position.
9. Turn the selector switch to the "ON"
position. The lathe does not start.
10. Turn the Fwd/Rev switch to the right
"Fwd" position.
11. Turn the selector switch to the "ON"
position. The lathe runs
The lathe power light should light up.
Allow the lathe to run for at least two full
minutes to make sure it is running
satisfactorily and the chuck is turning
clockwise.
Note: If it is does not light up, unplug the
machine and check the fuse, your power
source, and the connections on the machine
before attempting to start the lathe. Call our
Tech Support department if you cannot
easily resolve the issue.
12. Turn the selector switch to the "OFF"
position.
The lathe stops.
13. Turn the Fwd/Rev switch to the right
"Rev" position.
14. Turn the selector switch to the "ON"
position .
The lathe runs
The lathe power light should light up.
Allow the lathe to run for at least two full
minutes
Figure 6: Main lathe control for test run
16. Engage the automatic carriage feed lever.
18. Verify that the carriage moves along
the bed, then press the emergency
stop button to turn the lathe OFF.
19. Disengage the feed lever.
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