Grizzly G0782 Owner's Manual page 78

Compound Slide Gib
Figure 125 shows the gib arrangement for the
compound slide. The compound slide gib adjusts
in the same manner and with the same tools
as the cross slide gib. However, in this case, to
increase or decrease tension, the gib adjustment
screw directions are reversed.
Compound
Slide Gib
Lock
Front Gib Screw
Figure 125. Compound slide gib components.
Saddle Gib
The saddle is supplied with a carriage lock cap
screw on the front right-hand side of the slide
(see Figure 126). This lock secures the saddle for
increased rigidity when making face cuts. Before
making adjustments to the saddle gib, make sure
that this lock is loose by turning it counterclock-
wise one full turn.
IMPORTANT: Do not loosen the carriage lock
more than a couple of turns or the components
inside will come apart. Re-installing these compo-
nents is difficult and time consuming.
Carriage Lock
Figure 126. Location of carriage lock.
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Front End of Gib
The saddle gib is located on the bottom of the
back edge of the slide (see Figure 127). This gib
is designed differently than the cross or compound
slide gibs. Instead of being a wedge-shaped plate,
it is a flat bar. The gib pressure is applied by four
set screws. Hex nuts secure these set screws in
place, so they will not loosen during operation.
Set Screws
Figure 127. Typical saddle gib components.
Tools Needed
Open-End Wrench 10mm .................................. 1
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
To adjust saddle slide gib:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Clean and lubricate lathe ways, slide, and
leadscrew (refer to Ball Oiler Lubrication on
Page 65 for instructions and lubricant specifi-
cations).
3. If carriage lock (see Figure 126) is tight,
loosen it two turns.
4.
Loosen hex nuts on four set screws shown in
Figure 127, and adjust set screws as follows:
—To tighten the carriage gib, tighten the set
screws.
—To loosen the gib, loosen the set screws.
5.
Repeat adjustments as necessary until car-
riage adjustment is acceptable.
6. Hold set screws in place and tighten hex
nuts.
Model G0782 (Mfd. Since 10/15)
Gib
Qty