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Model M1099 (Mfg Since 8/07)
Test Run & Break-In
The purpose of the test run is to make sure the lathe and
safety features operate correctly before proceeding with
additional setup.
To begin the test run & break-in procedure, do these
steps:
1. Make sure the lathe is lubricated and the headstock
oil level is full. Refer to General Lubrication on
Page 32.
2. Make sure the chuck is correctly secured to the spin-
dle. Refer to Mounting Chuck and Faceplate on Page
16 for details.
3. Change the belt position so the spindle will rotate at
150 RPM, and disengage the half nut with the lever
shown in Figure 3. Refer to Determining Correct
Spindle RPM on Page 27 for clarification.
4. Rotate the red emergency stop button (Figure 4)
clockwise so it pops out, and make sure the motor
direction selector points to STOP.
5. Move the numeric gearbox dial to I, and the alpha
gearbox dial to C (see Figure 4).
Note: You may have to slightly rotate the chuck by
hand to engage the gears.
6. Push the green power button, then turn the motor
direction dial to FWD. The top of the chuck should
now be turning toward you.
7. Push the emergency stop button. The lathe
should stop. If not, disconnect power and refer to
Troubleshooting on Page 35.
8. Return the motor direction dial to STOP, reset the
emergency stop button, restart the lathe, and let
the lathe run for a minimum of 10 minutes.
— If you hear squealing or grinding noises, turn the
lathe OFF immediately and correct any problem
before further operation.
— If the problem is not readily apparent, refer to
Troubleshooting on Page 35.
Make sure the half nut lever is
disengaged before you start the lathe!
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with all
the controls and their functions before
using the longitudinal feed! NEVER
SHIFT LATHE GEARS WHEN MACHINE IS
OPERATING.
Half-Nut Lever Pulled Up
(Disengaged)
Figure 3. Half nut lever in the disengaged
Numeric
Dial
Figure 4. Headstock and gearbox controls.
-13-
position.
Emergency Stop Button
Motor Direction Selector
Pointing to STOP
Alpha
Dial
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