Smithy GN1300 - Manual (Page 50)

Becoming Familiar with Operating Your Smithy
Granite
Once the machine has been lubricated and adjusted and before you begin working, take
time to become familiar with the operation of your Smithy machine.
Although all Smithy machines are run at the factory, it is wise to put your machine
through a break-in run before putting it to work.
Follow the steps below.
Step 1: With the machine unplugged, set the variable speed selector to 0.
Step 2: Set the leadscrew direction selector in neutral and disengage the powerfeed/
thread selector (1-7).
Step 3: Verify that the single belt on the machine in the pulley box is on the medium-
speed range. (Granite machines are shipped in this position, but it is always best to
confirm this before starting your machine.)
Step 4: Place the lathe/mill clutch selector into the lathe position.
Step 5: Plug the machine into an appropriately grounded circuit.
Step 6: Push the green button to start the motor. There is an intentional 6 to 8 second
delay before the lathe chuck begins turning.
To reverse the motor, push the red button to stop the button. Lift the cover over
the rocker switch only after the motor has stopped, and push the rocker switch only after
the motor has stopped. Press the rocker switch either up or down to reverse the motor
rotation. Set the variable speed selector to zero and then push the green button to start
the machine
Step 7: Use the variable speed selector to increase the speed gradually to
approximately 1000 rpm and let the lathe run for 15 minutes.
Step 8: Turn the variable speed selector to zero and push the red stop button.
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Do not change motor rotation until the motor and spindle
are fully stopped. Changing directions while the motor is
running can damage the motor.
CAUTION