User Guide
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G0484 Gear Head Mill/Drill
Before starting the mill/drill, make sure you
have performed the preceding assembly
and adjustment instructions, and you have
read through the rest of the manual and
are familiar with the various functions and
safety features on this machine. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal 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 main motor pow
-
ers up and runs correctly and 2) the stop button
safety feature works correctly.
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 26.
If you cannot find a remedy, contact our Tech
Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
6. Verify that the main motor is operating cor-
rectly by switching the spindle rotation dial to
"F" (forward).
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
7. Press the emergency stop button to stop the
machine and switch the spindle rotation dial
to "0" (neutral).
8. WITHOUT resetting the emergency stop but-
ton, switch the spindle rotation dial to "F". The
machine should not start.
—If the machine does not start, the OFF but
-
ton safety feature is working correctly. The
Test Run is complete.
—If the machine does start (with the stop
button pushed in), immediately disconnect
power to the machine. The OFF button
safety feature is not working correctly. This
safety feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
Tech Support for help.
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 setup 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. Press the main power switch ON.
Figure 10. Resetting the switch.
5. Push the emergency stop button in, then
twist it clockwise so it pops out. When the
emergency stop button pops out, the switch
is reset and ready for operation (see
Figure
10).