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Model M1112 (For Machines Mfd. Since 12/20)
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Test Run & Break-In
The purpose of the test run and break-in is to make sure
the lathe and safety features operate correctly, and
that the lathe can enter service quickly without bearing
damage if heavy work loads are immediately anticipated.
To begin the test run & break-in procedure, do these
steps:
1.
Make sure the lathe is lubricated and the headstock
oil level is full. Refer to
Lubrication
on
Page 39
.
2.
Make sure the chuck is correctly secured to the
spindle. Refer to
Mounting Chuck and Faceplate
on
Page 22
for details.
3.
Disengage the half-nut lever and the feed lever
(
Figure
14).
4.
Connect power to the machine.
Make sure all power feed levers and dials are
disengaged before starting the lathe! Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with all the controls and their
functions before using any power feed!
NOTICE
NOTICE
NEVER shift lathe gears when lathe
is operating, and make sure both the
half-nut lever and the feed lever are
disengaged before you start the lathe!
Otherwise the lathe will feed the apron
into the chuck or tailstock causing
severe lathe damage.
Figure
14
.
Apron controls.
Feed Lever is
Horizontal
(Disengaged)
Half-nut Lever
is Pulled Up
(Disengaged)
Spindle Rotation
ON/OFF Lever
Lubricating Lathe
The headstock, quick-change gearbox, and apron must be
properly lubricated before the lathe can be operated.
Damage caused to the bearings and gears from running the
lathe without proper lubrication will not be covered under
warranty. Refer to the Lubrication section, beginning on
Page 39
, for checking and adding oil.
In addition to the components mentioned above, we also
recommend that you lubricate all other points on the
machine at this time.
Note:
If this lathe was shipped with oil in the headstock
and apron reservoirs, do not change that oil until after
the test run and spindle break-in procedures
.
GEARBOXES MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL!
LATHE MAY NOT
HAVE OIL INCLUDED!
Refer to the Lubrication
Section in this Manual
for Recommended
Oil Type.