Southbend 16" x 60" Lathe 440V w/ Dro sb1015f - Manual (Page 25)

For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 EVS Toolroom Lathes
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P R E P A R A T I O N
11. Move the spindle ON/OFF lever to the OFF
(center) position, as shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22. Spindle ON/OFF lever-setup.
Spindle ON/OFF
Lever
12. Connect the lathe to power source, then turn
the main power switch (Figure 23) to the
ON position.
Figure 23. Main power switch in ON position.
Main
Power
Switch
Note: This headstock has a pressurized oil
system that is equipped with an oil pressure
safety switch. If oil stops flowing or does not
flow to start with, the lathe will not operate
until the oil is properly flowing. Refer to
Troubleshooting to correct.
Never bypass the oil pressure safety switch!
If you do, you will void the warranty, and
headstock damage may occur.
13. Rotate the stop button (Figure 17 on Page
18) clockwise until it pops out. The pump
will turn ON. Observe the oil pump tube
sight glass (Figure 24). Verify that you see
oil flowing out of the tube and against the
sight glass.
Figure 24. Oil pump sight glass and oil tube.
Oil Pump Sight
Glass and Oil Tube
14. Make sure that all bystanders are out of the
way, tools are cleared away, and the chuck
key is removed from the chuck.
15. Move the spindle ON/OFF lever (Figure
25) down and the chuck will rotate counter-
clockwise (down and toward you, as you face
the front of the lathe).
Figure 25. Spindle Lever in ON position.
Spindle ON/
OFF Lever
16. Observe the lathe and listen for any
abnormal noises or vibration. The lathe
should run smoothly with little or no
vibration or rubbing noises.
17. Push the stop button. The lathe should stop.