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Test run – Grizzly G0694 User Manual

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Model G0694 (Mfg. Since 10/09)

Before starting the lathe, you must read

through the rest of the manual and be famil-

iar with the various functions and safety

features on this machine. failure to follow

this warning could result in serious per-

sonal injury or even death!

Test Run

once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation.

the test run consists of verifying the following: 1)
the motor powers up and runs correctly, 2) the
stop button safety feature works correctly, and 3)
the motor turns the correct direction (machine is
not wired out of phase).

if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review

Troubleshooting on Page 39.

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 understand 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.

figure 9. resetting the switch.

4. to unlock the spindle so that it can freely

rotate in the next steps, pull the spindle lock
lever out and rotate it so that it is in the twelve
o'clock position, as shown in

figure 10.

Always disconnect the lathe from power

before using the spindle lock feature. Never

resume turning operations without making

sure that the spindle lock is disengaged and

the spindle turns freely by hand. Otherwise

personal injury or property damage could

result.

figure 10. Unlocking the spindle.

spindle

Lock

Lever

3. push the stop button in, then twist it clock-

wise so it pops out. When the stop button
pops out, the switch is reset and ready for
operation (see

figure 9).