Mains Connection; Initial Lubrication; Starting Operation; Break In Procedure - Promac GH-1640ZX Operating Instructions Manual

The lathe bed must be level to be
accurate.

5.3 Mains connection

Mains connection and any extension
cords used must comply with
applicable regulations.
The mains voltage must comply with
the information on the machine
licence plate.
The mains connection must have a
16 A surge-proof fuse.
Only use power cords marked
H07RN-F
Connections and repairs to the
electrical equipment may only be
carried out by qualified electricians.
Connection takes place on the
terminal box on the back of the
machine.

5.4 Initial lubrication

The lathe must be serviced at all
lubrication points and all reservoirs
filled to operating level before the
lathe is placed into service!
Failure to comply may cause serious
damage to the lathe!
(see chapter 8 for lubrication).
After one month of operation the
oil must be changed on
headstock, gearbox and apron.
The coolant tank has to be filled with
coolant (see chapter 8.7)

5.5 Starting operation

Before starting the machine check
the proper chucking (see chapter
6.2).
Turn ON the main power switch
(located on the electric box at the
rear of the machine).
You can now start the machine with
the forward/ reverse lever (A, Fig 4).
Fig 4
Push the lever
- right and down for forward rotation
-right and up for backward rotation.
Return the lever to its 0-position to
stop the machine.
The spindle jog button (D, Fig 6)
advances the spindle momentarily.
The foot break will stop all lathe
functions and break down the spindle
rotation.
Attention:
Lathe still has electric power.
The emergency stop button (C, Fig
6) stops all machine functions.
Attention:
Lathe still has electric power.
Turn emergency stop button
clockwise to reset.

5.6 Break in procedure:

To allow time for the gears and
bearings to break-in and run
smoothly, do not run the lathe above
560 rpm for the first 6 hours.

6. Machine operation

Warning:
Setup work may only be carried
out after the machine is protected
against accidental starting.
With pressed emergency stop
button.
Measurements and adjustments may
be carried out when the machine is
at a standstill only.
Check the save clamping of the work
piece before starting the machine.
Never stop the rotating chuck or
work piece with your hands.
Never place your fingers in a position
where they could contact any
rotating parts or chips.
Remove cutting chips with the aid of
an appropriate chip hook when the
machine is at a standstill only.
Always close the chuck guard and
pulley cover before you start the
machine.
Choose a small spindle speed when
working unbalanced work pieces and
for threading and tapping operations.
Never cut magnesium-
high danger to fire!
4
In case of danger step on the foot
break and press the emergency
stop button.

6.1 Controls

Fig 5
A....Foot break
B....Micro stop for carriage
C....Bed cover (remove for cleaning)
Fig 6
A....Coolant On/Off switch
B.... Spindle jog button
C....Emergency stop button
D.... Power indicator light
(shows that electric power is
on)
E....Feed reversing lever
F....Sindle speed levers
H....Feed / Lead selector levers
F, D...for feed rod
E, C...for lead screw