Test Run Lathe - Grizzly G0516 Owner's Manual

Test Run Lathe

Before continuing to Section 6: Operations, test
run the lathe to make sure it runs properly.
To test run the lathe:
1. Make sure that there is NOT a chuck key
inserted in the chuck, and that the lathe eye-
shield is in the down position over the lathe
chuck. Make this step a habit that you per-
form every time you start the lathe.
2. Familiarize yourself with the lathe controls
shown in Figure 10. Make sure the STOP
button is all the way down before continuing.
Carriage Feed Lever
Figure 10. Lathe controls.
3.
Plug the machine into the power outlet!
4.
Move the carriage feed lever up to the disen-
gage mode. It is important that the carriage
feed is NOT moving and is in the neutral
position until later.
5.
Turn the Lathe/Mill selector switch to the
"LATHE" position. The lathe power indicator
light should light up. Note—If it is does not
light up, unplug the machine and check the
fuse, your power source, and the connec-
tions on the machine before attempting to
start the lathe. Call our Tech Support if you
cannot easily resolve the issue.
G0516 Lathe/Mill
FWD/REV Switch
ON/OFF Switch
Lathe/Mill
Selector Switch
6. Flip up the red button cover on the ON/OFF
switch.
7. Turn the FWD/REV switch to FWD.
8. Stand to the side of the lathe chuck line of
rotation, and press the green button to turn
the lathe ON. If the carriage starts moving,
immediately push the OFF button and disen-
gage the carriage feed lever, then restart the
lathe.
9.
Allow the lathe to run for at least two full min-
utes to make sure it is running satisfactorily.
10. Press the OFF button to turn the lathe OFF.
11. After the lathe chuck has come to a complete
stop, turn the FWD/REV switch to REV.
12. Stand to the side of the lathe chuck line of
rotation, and press the ON button to turn the
lathe ON.
13. Allow the lathe to run for at least two full min-
utes to make sure it is running satisfactorily.
14. Press the OFF button to turn the lathe OFF.
15. After the lathe has come to a complete stop,
engage the carriage handwheel, rotate the
handwheel to center the carriage on the bed,
then disengage the handwheel.
16. Engage the automatic carriage feed lever.
17. Stand to the side of the lathe chuck line of
rotation, and press the ON button to turn the
lathe ON.
18. Verify that the carriage moves along the bed,
and press the OFF button to turn the lathe
OFF.
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