Section 4: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly G0799 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov-
ice machine operator with a basic understanding
of how the machine is used during operation, so
the machine controls/components discussed later
in this manual are easier to understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual and seek additional training from expe-
rienced machine operators, and do additional
research outside of this manual by reading "how-
to" books, trade magazines, or websites.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
Eye injuries or respiratory problems can
occur while operating this tool. Wear per-
sonal protective equipment to reduce your
risk from these hazards.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj-
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
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manual BEFORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1. Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit-
able for turning. No extreme bows, knots, or
cracks should exist.
2.
Prepares and trims up workpiece with a
bandsaw or table saw to make it roughly
concentric.
3.
Installs workpiece between centers, or attach-
es it to faceplate or chuck.
4.
Adjusts tool rest according to type of
operation, and sets minimum clearance
between workpiece and lip of tool rest to
gap.
5.
Rotates workpiece by hand to verify spindle
and workpiece rotate freely throughout full
range of motion.
6.
Verifies pulley speed range is set for type of
wood and size of workpiece installed.
7.
Verifies speed control knob is turned all the
way counterclockwise so spindle does not
start in high speed.
8. Verifies spindle direction switch is set in neu-
tral position.
9. Puts on safety glasses, face shield, and
respirator.
10. Turns spindle direction switch to forward
(FWD) or reverse (REV), adjusts lathe speed,
and carefully begins turning operation, keep-
ing chisel against tool rest entire time it is
cutting.
11. Turns lathe OFF when cutting operation is
complete.
Model G0799 G0800 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
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