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Model G0632 (Mfg. 4/12+)
Before starting the lathe, make sure you
have performed the preceding assembly
and adjustment instructions, and you have
read through the rest of the manual and
are familiar with the various functions and
safety features on this machine. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or even death!
Te st Ru n
Once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation. The test run consists
of verifying the following: 1) The motor powers up
and runs correctly and 2) the stop button safety
feature 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 39.
If you cannot find a remedy, contact our Tech
Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
5. Verify that the machine is operating correctly
by pressing the REV/FWD switch to FWD.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
6. Press the REV/FWD switch to the center
neutral position to stop the machine, and
push in the EMERGENCY stop button.
7. WITHOUT resetting the EMERGENCY stop
button, press the press the REV/FWD switch
to FWD. The machine should not start.
—If the machine does not start, the
EMERGENCY stop button safety feature
is working correctly. The Test Run is com-
plete.
—If the machine does start (with the
EMERGENCY stop button pushed in),
immediately disconnect power to the
machine. The EMERGENCY stop button
safety feature is not working correctly. This
safety feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
Tech Support for help.
To test run your lathe:
1. Make sure you understand the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is setup properly.
2. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3. Connect the machine to the power source.
T
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Twist Button
Counterclockwise
To Reset
Switch...
Figure 18. Resetting the EMERGENCY stop
switch.
4. Push the EMERGENCY stop button in, then
twist it clockwise so it pops out. When the
button pops out, the switch is reset and ready
for operation (see Figure 18).