Test Run - Shop fox W1729 Owner's Manual

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Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12)
Test.Run
Once the assembly is complete, test run the machine to
make sure it runs properly for regular operations.
The test run consists of verifying the following: 1) The
motor powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the safety
disabling mechanism on the switch works correctly.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source
of an unusual noise or vibration, stop using the machine
immediately, then review Troubleshooting on Page.47.
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our Tech
Support at (360) 734-3482 for assistance.
To.test.run.the.machine,.do.these.steps:
1. Connect the machine to the power source.
2. Make sure you understand the safety instructions
at the beginning of the manual, and verify that the
machine is setup properly.
3. Ensure all tools and objects used during setup are
cleared away from the machine.
4. Verify that the machine is operating correctly by
turning the machine ON.
— When operating correctly, the machine runs
smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing
noises.
— Investigate and correct strange noises or vibrations
before operating the machine further. Always
disconnect the machine from power when
investigating or correcting potential problems.
5. Turn the machine OFF.
6. Insert the switch disabling padlock through the green
ON button, as shown in Figure.27.
7. Press the ON button to test the disabling feature on
the switch.
— If the machine does not start, the switch disabling
feature is working as designed.
— If the machine does start, immediately stop the
machine. The switch disabling feature is not
working correctly. Call Tech Support for help.
Projectiles. thrown. from. the. machine.
could. cause. serious. eye. injury.. Wear.
safety. glasses. to. reduce. the. risk. of.
injury.
Figure.27. Switch disabling padlock
inserted into ON button.
Children. or. untrained. people. can. be.
seriously. injured. by. this. machine..
Children or untrained people can be
This. risk. increases. with. unsupervised.
seriously injured by this machine. This
operation..To.help.prevent.unsupervised.
risk increases with unsupervised operation.
operation,. disable. and.lock. the. switch.
To help prevent unsupervised operation,
before. leaving. machine. unattended!.
disable and lock the switch before leaving
Place. key. in. a. well. hidden. or. secure.
machine unattended! Place key in a well-
location.
hidden or secure location.
NOTICE
The.padlock.shaft.diameter.is.important.
The padlock shaft diameter is important to
to.the.disabling.function.of.the.switch..
the disabling function of the switch. With
With. any. padlock. used. to. lock. the.
any padlock used to lock the switch, test
switch,.test.the.switch.after.installation.
the switch after installation to ensure that it
to.ensure.that.it.is.properly.disabled.
is properly disabled.
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