Test Run & Break In - Grizzly G3358 Owner's Manual

test run & break in
once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review the
troubleshooting on page 29.
if you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
tech support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
to test run the machine:
1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly.
2.
Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3. Connect the machine to the power source.
4. turn the machine oN.
5.
listen to and watch for abnormal noises or
actions. the machine should run smoothly
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
— strange or unusual noises should be inves-
tigated and corrected before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
6. turn the machine off.
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NoTICE
failure to follow spindle break-in proce-
dures will likely cause rapid deterioration of
the spindle and other related parts and may
void the warranty.
it is essential to closely follow the proper break-in
procedures to ensure trouble free performance.
Complete this process once you have familiarized
yourself with all instructions in this manual.
to break-in the spindle:
1.
Make sure the machine has been properly
lubricated. refer to lubrication on page
28.
2. Make sure the spindle area is free of obstruc-
tions.
3.
set the spindle speed to the lowest rpM.
refer to speed changes on page 23.
4.
turn the spindle on and let it run for a mini-
mum of 10 minutes. repeat this step for each
rpM setting. refer to speed changes on
page 23.
g3358 Milling/drilling Machine