Grizzly G0516 - Manual (Page 18)

-16- G0516 Lathe/Mill
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.
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
“CUTTING” position. The lathe power indica-
tor 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 service department if
you cannot easily resolve the issue.
6. Turn the FWD/REV switch clockwise. This
should make the lathe chuck turn clockwise
when you start the machine.
7. Flip up the emergency stop button to reveal
the red and green ON/OFF buttons.
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 STOP button and dis-
engage 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 lathe emergency stop button to
turn the lathe OFF .
11. After the lathe chuck has come to a complete
stop, turn the FWD/REV switch counter-
clockwise.
12. Stand to the side of the lathe chuck line of
rotation, and press the green 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 emergency stop 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 green button to turn
the lathe
ON .
18. Verify that the carriage moves along the bed,
and press the emergency stop button to turn
the lathe
OFF .
FWD/REV Switch
ON/OFF Switch
Lathe/Mill
Selector Switch
Carriage Feed Lever