Test Run - Grizzly G0733 Owner's Manual

18" x 47" wood lathe
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Test Run

Once assembly is complete, test run the machine
to ensure it is properly connected to power and
safety components are functioning correctly.
If you find an unusual problem during the test run,
immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from
power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the
machine again. The Troubleshooting table in the
SERVICE section of this manual can help.
The Test Run consists of verifying the following:
1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, and
2) the safety disabling mechanism on the switch
works correctly.
Serious injury or death can result from
using this machine BEFORE understanding
its controls and related safety information.
DO NOT operate, or allow others to operate,
machine until the information is understood.
DO NOT start machine until all preceding
setup instructions have been performed.
Operating an improperly set up machine
may result in malfunction or unexpect-
ed results that can lead to serious injury,
death, or machine/property damage.
To test run machine:
1.
Clear all setup tools away from machine.
2.
Connect machine to power supply.
3.
Set spindle direction switch to "O" position
and turn speed control knob all the way coun-
terclockwise.
4.
Squeeze tab on side of Emergency Stop
button, lift button to open switch cover, and
press green ON button to start machine.
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5.
Verify machine is operating correctly by turn-
ing spindle direction switch to "R" position,
then slowly turn speed control knob to right.
— When operating correctly, machine runs
smoothly with little or no vibration or rub-
bing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusu-
al noises or vibrations before operat-
ing machine further. Always disconnect
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
6.
Turn speed control knob all the way left.
7.
Once spindle comes to a complete stop, turn
spindle direction switch to "L" position, and
slowly turn speed control knob to right.
— When operating correctly, machine runs
smoothly with little or no vibration or rub-
bing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusu-
al noises or vibrations before operat-
ing machine further. Always disconnect
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
8.
Turn speed control knob all the way left.
9.
Once spindle comes to a complete stop,
move spindle direction switch to "O" position,
and push in Emergency Stop button.
10. Without opening Emergency Stop button,
turn spindle direction switch to "R" and "L"
positions. Machine should not start at either
position.
— If machine does not start, Emergency Stop
button safety feature is working correctly.
Test Run is complete.
— If machine does start (with Emergency Stop
button pushed in), immediately disconnect
power to machine. Emergency Stop button
safety feature is not working correctly. This
safety feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
Tech Support for help.
Model G0733 (Mfd. Since 5/19)

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