Grizzly G9249 - Manual (Page 20)

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g9249 12" x 37" Belt drive gap Bed lathe
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figure 17. resetting the emergency stop button.
6. Connect the machine to the power source.
7. push the emergency stop button in, then twist
it clockwise so it pops out. When the emer-
gency stop button pops out, the switch is reset
and ready for operation (see
figure 17).
8. stand to the side of the spindle, then start the
spindle and verify that the machine is oper-
ating correctly by pulling up on the spindle
direction lever—the spindle should rotate
counterclockwise.
—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.
9. press the emergency stop button to turn the
lathe OFF and move the spindle direction
lever to the center oFF position.
10. Without resetting the emergency stop but-
ton, pull up on the spindle direction lever. the
machine should not start.
—if the machine does not start, the emer-
gency stop button safety feature is working
correctly.
—if the machine does start (with the emer-
gency 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 regu-
lar operations. Call tech support for help.
NOTICE
Make sure the headstock oil level is correct
and all other parts are properly lubricated
as outlined in this manual before you start
the Test Run. failure to do so could lead to
premature failure of your lathe and will void
the warranty.
11. reset the emergency stop button, then restart
the spindle rotation
12. For each of the safety features listed below,
reset the tested safety feature.
— When each safety feature is tested, the
machine should not start indicating that the
safety feature is working correctly.
— if the machine does start when each safety
feature is used, immediately use the emer-
gency stop button to turn the machine
OFF
and disconnect the power to the machine.
that safety feature is not working correctly.
each of these safety features must work
properly before proceeding with testing or
regular operations. Call tech support for
help.
a. open the change gear door no more than
2"—the machine should not start.
b. lift the headstock cover no more than
2"—the machine should not start.
c. lift the chuck guard up no more than
2"—the machine should not start.
13. After successfully completing all the Test
Run steps, proceed to Spindle Break-In.