Grizzly 18" x 47" Wood Lathe G0733 - Manual (Page 20)

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Model G0733 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
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!
Test Run
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 37.
if you cannot find a remedy, contact our tech
support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
6. verify that the machine is operating correctly
by turning the spindle direction switch to the
"r" position, and slowly turn the speed con-
trol knob to the right.
—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.
7. turn the speed control knob all the way
counterclockwise.
8. turn the spindle direction switch to the "l"
position, and slowly turn the speed control
knob to the right.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
9. move the spindle direction switch to the "o"
position, and push in the emergeNCy
stop button.
10. Without opening the emergeNCy stop
button, turn the spindle direction switch to the
"r" and "l" positions. the machine should
not start at either position.
—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 set up 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.
4. set the spindle direction switch to the neutral
or "o" position and turn the speed control
knob all the way counterclockwise.
5. squeeze the tab on the side of the
emergeNCy stop button in, lift the button
to open the switch cover, and press the green
oN button to start the machine.