Basic Controls - Grizzly G4003G Owner's Manual

Basic Controls

Refer to Figures 1–4 and the following descrip-
tions to learn the basic controls of the lathe. This
information is necessary to successfully complete
the SETUP section.
Headstock & Quick-Change Gearbox
B
C
D
E
K
Figure 1. Headstock and quick-change gearbox
controls.
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A
F G
H
I
J
A. Spindle Speed Levers: Used to select one
of the nine spindle speeds.
B. Feed Direction Lever: Controls rotation
direction of leadscrew and feed rod.
C. Spindle Speed Chart: Shows how to arrange
spindle speed levers for each of the nine
spindle speeds.
D. Metric Threading Chart: Displays the nec-
essary configuration of gearbox levers and
end gears for metric threading options.
E. Emergency Stop/RESET Button: Stops all
machine functions. Twist clockwise to reset.
F. POWER START Button: Enables power to
spindle motor after the emergency stop but-
ton is reset.
G. INCHING (Jog) Button: Rotates spindle as
long as it is pressed.
H. POWER Lamp: Illuminates when lathe con-
trols are receiving power (Emergency Stop/
RESET button must be reset).
I. Headstock Feed Selection Lever: Selects
leadscrew for threading operations or feed
rod for power feed operations.
J. Quick-Change Gearbox Levers: Control the
leadscrew and feed rod rotation speed for
threading and power feed operations.
K. Inch Threading Chart: Displays the neces-
sary configuration of gearbox levers and end
gears for inch threading options.
Model G4003G (Mfd. Since 1/15)