=====Machine start and verify basic operation=====
  - Ensure work space is clear of tools, etc.
  - To activate the machine, 'STOP' button needs to be lit up green, if this is not the case, turn red knob clockwise(direction arrows) until it pops up.\\ {{:hte:projects:xcarve:rect5411.png?300|}}
  - Open or switch to Candle(Machine control software). {{:hte:projects:xcarve:candle_icon.png|}}\\ {{:hte:projects:xcarve:rect5620.png|}}
  - Verify 'Machine Status' does **NOT** say 'Not Connected'  ('Alarm' or 'Idle' is OK), if not contact Supervisor.\\  **Good:**{{:hte:projects:xcarve:candle_status.png|}} {{:hte:projects:xcarve:candle_alarm.png|}}  **Bad:** {{:hte:projects:xcarve:candle_noconnect.png|}}
  - Press 'Reset' above the Emergency Stop button. {{:hte:projects:xcarve:resetbutton.jpg?50|}}
  - Press 'Home'   Machine will move to find end stops. {{:hte:projects:xcarve:candle_home.png|}}
  - Status should flash green 'Home' then display 'Idle', if not or if the machine makes grinding noises, doesn't home or has other problems contact Supervisor. \\ **Good:**{{:hte:projects:xcarve:candle_status.png|}}      **Bad:**{{:hte:projects:xcarve:candle_alarm.png|}}