Controls & Components - Grizzly G9972Z Owner's Manual

Controls &
Components
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
Refer to the following figures and descriptions to
become familiar with the basic controls and com-
ponents of this machine. Understanding these
items and how they work will help you understand
the rest of the manual and minimize your risk of
injury when operating this machine.
Headstock
B
D
A
F
Figure 2. Headstock controls and charts.
A. Thread Dial Chart: Shows the numbers on
the thread dial to engage the half-nut for
threading operations.
B. Power Switch: Allows power to flow to the
motor—lift the switch for the ON button, and
press the top red button to cut power to the
motor.
C. Spindle Switch: Starts/stops spindle rota-
tion—turn the switch to the left for clockwise
rotation, to the right for counterclockwise
rotation, and to the center to stop spindle
rotation.
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manual BEFORE
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D. Configuration Chart: Provides configuration
information for spindle speeds, power feed
rates, and threading operations.
E. Spindle: Holds a chuck, faceplate, or center
for workpiece mounting.
F. Feed Rate Dials: Configure the feed rate
gearing for carriage power feed and thread-
ing operations.
Tailstock
G
J
Figure 3. Tailstock controls and components.
G. Quill: Holds a tapered center or tool and
moves toward or away from the spindle with
the use of the handwheel.
H. Quill Lock: Locks the quill and the installed
tool in place.
I. Quill Handwheel: Moves the quill in and out
of the tailstock casting.
J. Tailstock Lock Nut: Secures the tailstock in
place on the bedway.
Model G9972Z (Mfd. Since 03/20)
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