Basic Controls
Refer to Figures 20–23 and the descriptions
below to become familiar with the basic controls
of the mill.
Master Power Switch
The master power switch enables power to the
control panel. Turning this switch OFF does NOT
disconnect the mill from power.
Figure 20. Master power switch.
Control Panel
Coolant
Z-Axis
Switch
Up Button
Spindle
Switch
Z-Axis
Start
Down Button
Button
Figure 21. Control panel components.
Spindle Switch. Starts, stops, or reverses spin-
dle rotation after START button is pressed.
Z-Axis Up & Down Buttons. Control Z-axis pow-
ered movement.
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Master
Power
Switch
Power
Lamp
Emergency Stop
Button
Coolant Switch. Starts/stops the coolant pump.
Power Lamp. Lights when the master power
switch is turned ON.
Start Button. Starts spindle rotation in the direc-
tion selected by the spindle switch. You must
press this button to enable all electrical compo-
nents after resetting the emergency STOP button.
Emergency STOP Button. Cuts power to all mill
components. Twist clockwise until it pops out to
reset it and enable operations.
Work Lamp & Coolant Valve
Coolant
Valve
Figure 22. Work lamp and coolant valve.
Work Lamp. Illuminates the work area with a
halogen light bulb that is controlled by the switch
on the handle.
Coolant Valve. The lever on the coolant valve
controls the flow of coolant to the nozzle.
Spindle Brake Lever
Figure 23. Spindle brake lever.
Spindle Brake Lever. Quickly brings the spindle
to a stop after power is cut to the spindle motor.
Model G0726 (Mfg. Since 7/11)
Work Lamp
Switch
Spindle Brake Lever