Spindle break-in procedure, Notice – Woodstock SHOP FOX M1001 User Manual

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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill

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Spindle Break-in

Procedure

Complete this process once you have familiarized

yourself with all instructions in this manual

and have made sure the machine is completely

lubricated.

NOTICE

The spindle break-in procedure is important

for ensuring long life and trouble-free per-

formance from your mill. Failure to perform

this proceedure can shorten the life of your

machine and void your warranty.

To break-in the spindle, do these steps:

1. Make sure the mill has been properly

lubricated.

2. Make sure there are no obstructions around

or underneath the spindle.

3. Set the spindle speed to the lowest RPM.

4. Set the SPINDLE DIRECTION toggle to the

forward position.

5. Turn ON the spindle in the forward rotation

and let it run for a minimum of 10 minutes.

6. Turn the spindle OFF, wait for the spindle

to come to a complete stop.

7. Set the SPINDLE DIRECTION toggle to the

reverse position and turn the spindle ON.

Run the spindle in the reverse direction for

10 minutes.

8. Repeat these steps for each RPM setting.

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