Smithy GN1300 - Manual (Page 52)

Running in the Mill/Drill
Perform these operations to familiarize yourself with mill and drill press operation.
Step 1: Position the carriage and cross-slide table to a mid-range position.
Step 2: Engage the mill with the lathe/mill clutch.
Step 3: Position the powerfeed function selector to mill operation.
Step 4: Push the green button to start the motor.
Step 5: Use the variable speed selector to slowly increase motor speed rpm. Verify that
the speed rotation is correct. It the rotation is not correct, the STOP the machine, reverse
the toggle switch under the yellow cover on the main switch panel and then restart.
Step 6: Move the longitudinal and lateral powerfeed selector to the longitudinal
position. (Move the handle to the left and down.) Observe the slower longitudinal
movement of the carriage assembly.
Step 7: Move the longitudinal and lateral powerfeed selector to the neutral position.
Step 8: Move the longitudinal and lateral powerfeed selector to the lateral position.
(Move the handle to the right and up.) Observe the lateral movement of the cross-slide
table.
Step 9: Move the longitudinal and lateral powerfeed selector to the neutral position.
Step 10: Turn the variable speed selector to zero.
Step 11: Push the red mushroom stop switch to stop the machine.
Remain aware of the travel limits, Figure 5.30, during the initial running
in. To prevent damage to your machine, do not run the table past the
travel indicator marks.
CAUTION
Figure 5.30 Travel indicator marks
5: Preparing Your Machine For Operation
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