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=== Running a Job === 1. Check the dust collector. If the dust is halfway up the viewing window, empty it before use. [[File:Nf32dustcheck.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Check dust collector]] <div style="clear: both"></div> 2. Transfer files from USB to the computer. The ShopBot will not be able to read the files if they are left on the USB stick. [[File:Nf33filetransfer.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Transfer files, otherwise the ShopBot won't be able to read them]] <div style="clear: both"></div> 3. Select CUT PART on screen. Windows Explorer will open; select the part file and open it. [[File:Nf34cutpart.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Select Cut Part]] <div style="clear: both"></div> 4. Press START on screen. Ignore the yellow file information screen that pops up. [[File:Nf35startpress.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press Start on-screen]] <div style="clear: both"></div> 5. DO NOT PRESS OKAY - warning screen will appear. *Pressing OK without starting the dust collector and spindle will damage the equipment! [[File:Nf36startwarn.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|WARNING: Turn on spindle and dust collector before pressing OK!]] <div style="clear: both"></div> 6. Turn on the dust collector. [[File:Nf37duston40dustoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn the dust collector on]] <div style="clear: both"></div> 7. Start the spindle using the START button on the remote. *Listen to make sure the sound is appropriate - no abnormal vibration, chatter, etc [[File:Nf38spindlestart.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press the spindle start button]] <div style="clear: both"></div> 8. Press OK on screen. *The job will start *Keep your hand on the space bar, mouse, or E-STOP [[File:Nf39jobrun.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press OK; the job will start.]] <div style="clear: both"></div>
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