hello andy,
I've printed the wiring diagrams and awaiting the electrician. hopefully all the info he requires will be at his fingertips.
thanks again and to all who helped or were willing to help in this matter.
brian.

hello andy, pete and Richard, thanks once again for your help. I got a new telemechanique switch last night from a friend so that possible problem has been fixed but it still won't start without holding the contactor in. I have an electrician coming later in the week so hopefully he'll be able to wo...

thanks andy,
is there anything I can do with the switch?
brian.

hello andy and thanks, my lathe is same as yours. no loose wires, 1 interlock on door, all fuses ok, the contactors don't latch when manually operated and overloads ok. I think that the door switch may be at fault as, when the start button is held in and the switch plunger moved in various direction...

hello and thanks very much for your help.
I have a meter and will attempt to check it out tomorrow.
I don't think photos would help as all wiring seems to be original and tight but will post tomorrow.
thanks again, brian.

hello to all, assistance required if possible; my 280vs won't start from the button, in fact nothing on the front panel works apart from the indicator and tacho lights. however, the machine runs in forward and reverse when the relative contactor is held in. I'm an engineer with just a bit more than ...

hello,
does anyone know if there is a pdf of the operator's manual for 280vs?
brian.