Test Run - Woodstock Shop Fox W1704 Owner's Manual

8" x 13" benchtop wood lathe
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Test.Run
Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to
ensure it is properly connected to power and safety
components are functioning properly.
If you find an unusual problem during the test run,
immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power,
and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again.
The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of this
manual can help.
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.
To.test.run.machine,.do.these.steps:
1. Clear all setup tools away from machine.
2. Turn spindle speed dial all the way counterclockwise
(see Figure.11).
3. Connect machine to power supply.
4. Verify machine is operating correctly by flipping ON/
OFF paddle switch up, then slowly turning spindle
speed dial clockwise.
—.When operating correctly, machine runs smoothly
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual noises
or vibrations before operating machine further.
Always disconnect machine from power when
investigating or correcting potential problems.
5. Turn spindle speed dial all the way counterclockwise.
6. Turn machine OFF.
7. Remove switch disabling key (see Figure.12).
8. Try to start machine with paddle switch.
— If machine does not start, switch disabling feature
is working correctly.
— If machine does start, immediately disconnect
power to machine. Switch disabling feature is not
working correctly. Call Tech Support for help.
Congratulation! The Test Run is complete.
Model W1704 (For Machines Mfd. Since 01/20)
Serious. injury. or. death. can. result.
from. using. this. machine. BEFORE.
understanding. its. controls. and. related.
safety.information..DO.NOT.operate,.or.
allow.others.to.operate,.machine.until.
the.information.is.understood..
DO. NOT. start. machine. until. all.
preceding.setup.instructions.have.been.
performed..Operating.an.improperly.set.
up. machine. may. result. in. malfunction.
or. unexpected. results. that. can. lead.
to. serious. injury,. death,. or. machine/
property.damage.
Spindle
Speed Dial
Figure.11. Location of spindle speed dial.
Figure.12. Removing switch key from
-18-
paddle switch.

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