Caution, Lathe run-in – Smithy Midas 1220 LTD User Manual
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4.
Start the mill motor by pushing in the green start button. After a few minutes, push in
the red stop button and allow the motor to stop. Flip the yellow switch cover and switch
it to the opposite position and repeat the above procedure.
5.
Start the lathe by pushing the green button on the lathe control panel.
6.
Engage the half nut by pushing down the half nut handle, pull up to disengage. Do the
same with the cross feed and the longitudinal feeds.
7.
Push the lathe stop button and allow the motor to stop. Move the direction selector to
the left and flip the yellow cover and switch the red toggle switch to the opposite
position and repeat the above procedure.
During the run-in, try all of the controls. Get a feel for your machine before you start to
work.
Caution
This machine is equipped with power crossfeed and longitudinal feed.
Caution must be taken to not run the power feeds past their limits of travel. As part of
normal operation procedures, run each axis through the entire length of the proposed
machining operation before engaging any of the power feeds to assure there is sufficient
travel to accomplish the desired task. Failure to do so could result in running one of the
power feeds to the end of its mechanical limits. This is what is known as a “CRASH”. A
crash can cause damage to the work piece and severe damage to the machine.
Remember that becoming familiar with your machine is the best safety insurance you can
have.
Lathe Run-in
1.
Start the lathe by pushing the green button on the lathe control panel.
2.
Engage the half nut by pushing down on the half nut handle, pull up to disengage. Do
the same with the cross feed and the longitudinal feeds.
3.
Push the lathe stop button and allow the motor to stop. Move the direction selector to
the left and flip the yellow reversing switch to the opposite position and repeat the above
procedure.
During the run-in, try all of the controls. Get the feel for your machine before you start
to work.
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