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G9730 Component Wiring Spindle Motor Spindle Direction Switch Control Panel Coolant Pump Motor Master Power Switch Junction 220V L6-30 Plug (As Recommended)
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G9731 Component Wiring Spindle Motor Spindle Direction Switch Control Panel Coolant Pump Motor Junction Master Power Switch 220V 15-15 Plug (As Recommended)
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MODEL G9730/G9731 13" X 40" HIGH PRECISION TOOLROOM LATHE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
INTRODUCTION Manual Accuracy Contact Info your machine may not exactly match the manual Machine Description www.grizzly.com...
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Identification Figure 1. Headstock Controls Tailstock Controls Page 28 Page 30 Carriage Controls & Components Page 29 To reduce the risk of serious injury when using this machine, read and understand this entire manual before beginning any operations.
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G9730 Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 Product Dimensions: Weight................................1475 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height..............70 x 23-1/2 x 50 in. Footprint (Length x Width)..........................71 x 22 in. Shipping Dimensions: Type..............................
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Headstock Info Spindle Bore............................1-3/8 in. Spindle Taper............................MT#4.5 No Of Spindle Speeds............................8 Spindle Speeds............... 105, 175, 260, 395, 610, 915, 1320, 2000 RPM Spindle Type..........................D1-4 Cam Lock Spindle Bearings........................Tapered Roller Spindle Length............................. 16-1/4 in. Spindle Length with 3-Jaw Chuck....................... 21-3/4 in. Spindle Length with 4-Jaw Chuck.......................
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G9731 Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 Product Dimensions: Weight................................1475 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height..............70 x 23-1/2 x 50 in. Footprint (Length x Width)..........................71 x 22 in. Shipping Dimensions: Type................................
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Headstock Info Spindle Bore............................1-3/8 in. Spindle Taper............................MT#4.5 No Of Spindle Speeds............................8 Spindle Speeds............... 105, 175, 260, 395, 610, 915, 1320, 2000 RPM Spindle Type..........................D1-4 Cam Lock Spindle Bearings........................Tapered Roller Spindle Length............................. 16-1/4 in. Spindle Length with 3-Jaw Chuck....................... 21-3/4 in. Spindle Length with 4-Jaw Chuck.......................
SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance of the safety messages.
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DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. FORCING MACHINERY. GUARDS & COVERS. APPROVED OPERATION. NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. STABLE MACHINE. DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. AWKWARD POSITIONS. ONLY USE AS INTENDED. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. UNATTENDED OPERATION. CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. MAINTAIN WITH CARE. REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. SECURING WORKPIECE.
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY Availability Circuit Information For your own safety and protection of Electrocution, fire, property, consult a qualified electrician if equipment damage may you are unsure about wiring practices or occur if machine is not electrical codes in your area. correctly grounded and connected to the power Note: The circuit requirements listed in this man-...
SECTION 3: SETUP Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with the controls and opera- tions before starting the machine! Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire setup pro- cess! Page 17 This machine and its com-...
Inventory Inventory (Figures 5–7) Figure 5. Figure 6. NOTICE If you cannot find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or the packaging materials. Sometimes parts are pre-installed for shipping, or they become Figure 7. hidden by packaging materials.
Cleanup Gasoline or products with low flash points can explode or cause fire if used to clean machin- ery. Avoid cleaning with these products. Many cleaning solvents are toxic if concentrat- ed amounts are inhaled. Only work in a well-venti- lated area.
Site Considerations Weight Load Physical Environment Machine Data Sheet Space Allocation Electrical Installation See below for required space allocation. Lighting Children or untrained people may be seriously injured by this machine. Only install in an access restricted location. Figure 9.
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Lifting & Placing Figure 10 The Model G9730/G9731 is a heavy machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not used. To be safe, get assistance and use power equipment to move the shipping crate and remove the machine from the crate.
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Chain & Safety Hook Figure 16 Mounting Cast Iron Foot Pads Figure 17 Bolting to Concrete Floors Figure 16 NOTICE As the lathe is used, the cast iron parts may shift slightly. Re-check the bedway to make sure it remains level after the first 24 Figure 17.
Assembly Lubrication Page 64 Figure 18 Note: If your lathe was shipped with oil in the reservoirs, do not change that oil until after the break-in procedure. Adding Cutting & Brake Fluids Test Run Figure 18. Lubricating Lathe Cutting Fluid System Page 69 Brake Fluid GEARBOXES MUST...
Power Connection Test Run POWER SUPPLY The test run consists of verifying the follow- ing: Connecting to Power Disconnecting Power Troubleshooting Page 75 Before starting the lathe, make sure you have performed the preceding assembly and adjustment instructions, and you have read through the rest of the manual and are familiar with the various functions and safety features on this machine.
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Figure 19 Figure 21 Note: It may be necessary to rock the chuck back-and-forth by hand when moving the controls to enable the gears to mesh. Figure 19. Chuck & Faceplate Mounting Page 31 Figure Figure 21. Figure 22 Figure 20. Figure 22.
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Figure 21 14. For the Model G9731 Only: Note: After using the foot brake to stop the lathe, it is necessary to move the spindle ON/OFF lever to the OFF position before attempting to re-start spindle rotation. Phase Polarity Page Steps Spindle Break-In Recommended...
Spindle Break-In Step 4 To perform the spindle break-in: Test Run Page 23 Change the oil in the headstock, quick change gearbox, and apron reservoirs as instructed in Lubrication beginning on Page 64. This will flush away any metal particles that may have accumulated from the manufacturing process or the spindle Figure 23 break-in.
WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, review industry trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
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A. Spindle Speed Range Lever: Controls & Components B. Spindle Speed Knob: Figures 24–30 C. Headstock Feed Direction Knob: Master Power Switch: D. Quick Change Knob A–C Dial Indicator Stud (Model G9730 Only): Control Panel Figure 26. E. Cutting Fluid Switch: Power Light: Figure 24.
X. Carriage Handwheel: AD. Quill: AE. Quill Lock Lever Rest: Y. Cross Slide Handwheel: AF. Offset Adjustment Screw: 4-Position Carriage Stop: AG. Tailstock Lock Lever Rest: AH. Casting Clamp Screw: Tailstock Controls AI. Offset Scale: AJ. Locking Set Screw: Foot Brake Figure 30 Figure 29.
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Chuck & Faceplate Mounting Figure 32 Figure 32. Step 3 Tools Needed Note: The camlocks will slightly rise up from the spindle body as they are rotated. Removing Chuck or Faceplate Step 3 Figure 33 Figure 31 Figure 33. Figure 31.
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Installing & Adjusting Camlock Studs Step 4 Tip: When the camlock studs are correctly installed and adjusted, and the chuck or faceplate mounts evenly onto the spindle, make opposing and unique matching registration marks on the sides of the spindle and chuck/faceplate. Align these registration marks when you next mount the chuck or faceplate to ensure that the correct spindle mounting hole is used by each stud.
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Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 38 To Correct: Figure 36. Figure 38. Figure 37 Figure 39 To Correct: Figure 39. Figure 37. Mounting Chuck or Faceplate Page 34...
Mounting Chuck or Faceplate Note: If the chuck or faceplate has a regis- tration mark that matches one on the spindle nose, align these marks when performing the next step. Figure 31 Figure 41 Installing & Adjusting Camlock Studs Page 32 NOTICE Never install a chuck or faceplate without having the stud locking cap screws in...
3-Jaw Chuck Step 7 Figure 42 Mounting Chuck or Faceplate Page Figure 43 Figure 42. Step 7 Note: If any of the cam lines do not fall between the "V" marks when the camlock is tight, you must adjust that camlock stud as instructed in Installing &...
Steps 6–7 Note: The jaws are numbered from 1–3 and are designed to be installed in this order so that they will hold the concentric workpiece evenly. Securely mount workpiece and remove Figure 44 the chuck key before connecting the lathe to power! Objects thrown from the lathe could cause death or serious personal...
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Because of the dynamic forces involved in machining a non-concentric or off-center Figure 45 workpiece, always use a low spindle speed to prevent the workpiece breaking loose and being thrown from the lathe, which could lead to death or serious personal injury. 4-Jaw Chuck Mounting Chuck or Faceplate Page...
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Faceplate Mounting Chuck or Faceplate Page Figure 48. Failure to properly secure a workpiece to the Centers faceplate could cause the workpiece to be thrown from the lathe with deadly force at the operator or bystanders. Use a minimum of THREE independent clamping devices to Figure 49 hold the workpiece, clamp counter-weights to the faceplate to balance it, and always use...
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Dead Centers Figure 50. Live Centers Note: The 7" drive plate included with this lathe is specifically designed for use with a dead center and lathe dog. Mounting Dead Center in Spindle Removing Center From Spindle Note: This will prevent the tapered surfaces seizing from operational pressures, which could make it very difficult to remove the cen- ter.
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Mounting Center in Tailstock Removing Center From Tailstock Figure 51 Mounting Workpiece Between Centers Figure 51. To mount a center in the tailstock: Figure 52 Note: Keep in mind that extending the quill more than 2" will reduce stability and accu- racy Figure 52.
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Installing Tooling Tailstock Figure 53 Figures 54–55 Figure 53. Positioning Tailstock Figure 54. Using Quill To use the quill: Figure 55.
Removing Tooling Figure 53 Figure 56 To install tailstock tooling: Figure 56. Note: This will prevent the tapered surfaces Offsetting Tailstock seizing under operational pressures, which could make it very difficult to remove the tool. Figure 57 Note: The marks on the offset indicator are arbi- trary.
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Tool Needed Aligning To Spindle Centerline To offset the tailstock: Figure 58 Items Needed To align the tailstock to the spindle center- line: Mounting Page 21 Figure 58. Step 5 Figure 58 Figure 59 Note: As long as this dead center remains in the chuck, the point of the center will remain true to the spindle centerline.
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Step 2 Figure 60 Figure 61. thinner away Figure 62 Figure 60. Note: If necessary in the following step, refer to Offsetting Tailstock on Page 43 for detailed instructions. thicker Figure 62. toward Figure 61 Steps 6–8...
Steady Rest To install and use the steady rest: Figure 64. Figure 63 Follow Rest Figure 65 Note: To reduce the effects of friction, lubricate the brass finger tips with an anti-seize oil during operation. Figure 63. Figure 63 Figure 64 Figure 65.
Tools Needed Carriage & Slide Locks To set the compound rest at a certain angle: Figure 67 Figure 66 Figure 67. Figure 66. Tip: If setting up to cut external right-hand inch or metric threads, or internal left-hand threads for the first time, set the compound Compound Rest rest so its travel is perfectly parallel with the cross slide.
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Four-Way Tool Post Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle Centerline Figure 69 Installing Tool Tool Needed To load the tool post: Figure 68 Figure 69. Figure 68. Aligning Tailstock To Spindle Centerline Page 44 Over-extending a cutting tool from the tool post will increase the risk of it breaking dur- ing operation, which may cause metal pieces to be thrown with great force at the operator...
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Items Needed 4-Position & Micrometer Carriage Stops To align the cutting tool with the tailstock center: Figure 71 Figure 70 (Top View) Figure 71. (Side View) Figure 70.
Manual Feed NOTICE When the carriage is engaged with the leadscrew during threading operations, these stops WILL NOT stop carriage move- ment—you MUST use the halfnut lever Figure 72 instead. Otherwise, the carriage can crash into the chuck or the leadscrew shear pin can break.
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NOTICE If the spindle is rotating when attempting to change the spindle speed, the headstock gears will suffer damage! ALWAYS make sure the spindle is completely stopped BEFORE using the headstock controls to Example 1: Spindle Speed of 175 RPM make changes.
Power Feed Controls Power Feed Figures 77–78 Important: Before engaging power feed, make sure the carriage and slide locks are loose to pre- vent damage to these components. Note: Before using power feed, you may have to re-configure the change gears, depending on how they are set up.
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C. Quick Change Knob 1–4: Setting Non-Threading Feed Rate D. Quick Change Knob D–E: E. Feed Selection Knob: Feed Rate Chart: Example: Power Feed Rate of 0.0046 in/rev Figure 79 Change Gears Figure 78. G. Carriage Lock: Figure 79. H. Feed Control Knob: Feed ON/OFF Knob: NOTICE Keep in mind that if spindle rotation is...
Change Gears Figure 80 Tools Needed To exchange change gears: Figure 81 E D E .0046 Figure 80. Figure 81. Note: When rotating these knobs, you may need to rock the chuck/faceplate back-and- forth by hand. If necessary, insert the chuck key for better leverage.
Note: In the following step, take care to keep Threading the shaft keys in place during the change gear exchanges. Setting Threading Controls Note: The top change gear engages the larg- er 127 tooth middle gear for all applications. However, the bottom change gear engages the 127 tooth middle gear for all applications except metric threading operations.
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Halfnut Lever Figure 84 Note: Keep in mind the spindle must be completely stopped before using the quick Figure 85 change knob A–C on the headstock. Figure 85. NOTICE Even though there is a lock-out device in the apron to prevent the feed control knob and the halfnut lever from being engaged Figure 84.
Thread Dial Thread Indicator Table Figure 87 Figure 86 Figure 87. T.P.I. SCALE Figure 88 Figure 86. NOTICE When threading, we recommend you use the slowest speed possible and make multi- ple light cuts. This will give you better con- trol of when to engage/disengage the half- nut and prevent damaging the workpiece or lathe.
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Even Numbered TPI Not Divisible by 4 or 8: TPI Divisible by 8: Figure 92 Figure 89 T.P.I. SCALE T.P.I. SCALE 1–8 Figure 92. Figure 89. NOTICE TIP Divisible by 4 & Not by 8: The exceptions to the above threading rules are 36 and 46 TPI.
Cutting Fluid System BIOLOGICAL & POISON HAZARD! Use the correct person- al protection equipment when handling cutting fluid. Follow federal, state, and fluid manu- facturer requirements Figure 93 for proper disposal. NOTICE Running the cutting fluid pump without adequate fluid in the reservoir may perma- nently damage it, which will not be covered under warranty.
To minimize this risk, only install accessories recommended for this machine by Grizzly. NOTICE Refer to the newest copy of the Grizzly Catalog for other accessories available for this machine. Figure 95. H8257—Primrose Armor Plate with Moly-D ®...
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G1070—MT3 Live Center Set G9610—Test Indicator " " G9611—Test Indicator G9612—Test Indicator Figure 97. G0688—Tool Post Grinder Figure 99. G7978—Rotary Phase Converter Figure 98. Figure 100.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Daily, After Operations Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Monthly Schedule Page 69 Semi-Annually Ongoing Pages 64–65 Page 68 Annually Page 66 Page 21 Every 2 Years Page 71 Cleaning/Protecting...
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Adding Oil Lubrication Figure 102 NOTICE The following recommended lubrication schedules are based on light-to-medium usage. Keeping in mind that lubrication helps to protect the value and operation of the lathe, these lubrication tasks may need to be performed more frequently than rec- ommended here, depending on usage.
Changing Cutting Fluid Items Needed To change the cutting fluid: Tip: Leave one or more magnets at the bot- tom of the reservoir to collect metal chips and make cleanup easier next time. This will also help keep small metal chips out of the pump.
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Brake Fluid NOTICE If the brake fluid reservoir becomes empty, air could be introduced into the hydraulic lines. This will greatly reduce the effective- ness of the brake system in stopping the spindle. To correct this condition, perform Figures 115–116 the Bleeding Brake System procedure on Page 86.
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Changing Brake Fluid Figure 117. Figure 118 Items Needed To change the brake fluid: Figure 117 Figure 118.
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Figure 118 Important: Before fully tightening the bracket hex bolts, adjust the bracket to make sure the brake pads are equally centered on the rotor. Figure 119. Figure 118 Note: If there is air in the brake line, foam or bubbles may appear first.
To prepare your machine for long-term stor- Machine Storage age (a year or more): To prepare your machine for short-term stor- age (up to a year): Step 3...
Saddle Gib Gib Adjustment Tools Needed To adjust the saddle gib: Figure 121 Important: Before adjusting the gibs, loosen the lock screw or bolt for the device so that the gibs can freely slide during adjustment. Cross Slide & Compound Rest Gibs Figure 120 Figure 121.
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Cross Slide Handwheel End Play Handwheel End Play Tools Needed To adjust the cross slide handwheel end play: Figure 123 Carriage & Tailstock Handwheel End Play Tools Needed To adjust the carriage or tailstock handwheel end play: Figure 123. Figure 122 Figure 124 Figure 122.
Backlash Adjustment Figure 125. NOTICE Reducing backlash to less than 0.002" is impractical and can lead to accelerated wear of the leadscrew and nut. Avoid the temptation to overtighten the components while adjusting. Compound Rest Tools Needed To adjust the compound rest backlash: Figure 125...
Halfnut Adjustment Feedrod Clutch Adjustment Tools Needed To adjust the halfnut: NOTICE Making the feedrod clutch too tight defeats its purpose and could lead to carriage crash and lathe damage. Tool Needed Figure 128 To adjust the clutch release point: Figure 129 Figure 128.
Note: Threading the set screws in will increase the pressure on the compression springs that force the steel balls into the indents of the clutch. This will make it easier for the clutch to slip when necessary. Figure 130. Threading the set screws out will decrease this pressure and make it harder for the clutch to slip.
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Items Needed Figure 132. Figure 132 Figure 133 Note: To order the O-rings and brake pad set, con- tact Grizzly Customer Service at (800) 523-4777. Replacing Brake Pads Figure 133. Figure 132...
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Figure 134 Figure 135. Figure 134. Step 8 Tip: Apply a small amount of silicone grease to the O-rings to keep them in place on the intermediate plate as you re-assemble the caliper. Do not use a petroleum-based grease that can swell the O-rings. Note: Do not immerse the caliper housings in brake cleaner.
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Bleeding Brake System Items Needed To bleed the air from the brake system: Figure 136. Figure 136 Important: Continually monitor the brake fluid lever in the reservoir and make sure that it stays full. If the reservoir empties, additional air will be forced into the hydraulic line and you will have to re-start this procedure from the beginning.
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Tools Needed Shear Pin Replacement To replace a broken shear pin: Figure 137 Figure 139 Figure 139. Figure 137. Figure 138 Important: Take care in the next step not to bend the unsupported leadscrew. Figure 138. NOTICE If you must drill out the shear pin pieces, use a drill bit ⁄...
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Gap Insert Removal & Installation Gap Installation Figure 140 Figure 140. NOTICE The gap insert was installed, then ground flush with the bed at the factory to ensure a precision fit and alignment. Therefore, if the gap insert is removed, it may be diffi- cult to re-install it with the same degree of accuracy.
Bearing Preload Figure 141. Figure 142 Tools Needed To adjust the spindle bearing preload: Figure 142. Figure 141...
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Figure 144 Step 8 Step 9 Note: You may have to tap on the outboard end of the spindle as explained in Step 9 to help unload the spindle preload and break the spindle nut loose. Figure 144. Figure 143 essential Figure 143.
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Tip: Since it takes great effort to properly turn the spindle nut, you may find it difficult to know if you have gone past the zero end play point or not. It is easiest to have another per- son watch dial while you tighten the spindle nut.
SECTION 8: WIRING & ELECTRICAL Wiring Safety Instructions SHOCK HAZARD. WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. MOTOR WIRING. MODIFICATIONS. CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. WIRE CONNECTIONS. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com.
Bed Assembly REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 2401 P97302401 GAP BED 2428 PSTB001 STEEL BALL 1/4 2402 P97302402 GAP PIECE 2429 P97302429 COMP SPRING 1.2 X 4.2 X 40.5 X 14 2403 P97302403 RACK 2430 P97302430 COMP SPRING 1.2 X 3.8 X 21 X 8 2404 P97302404 LEADSCREW INCH 2431 P97302431...
End Gears PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 2701 P97302701 END COVER 2709 P97302709 TOP END COVER BOLT 2702 P97302702 END GEAR BRACKET 2710 P97302710 BOTTOM END COVER BOLT 2703 P97302703 IDLER GEAR INCH 2711 P97302711 KNURLED KNOB 2704 P97302704 END GEAR 40T INCH 2712 P97302712...
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® Buy Direct and Save with Grizzly – Trusted, Proven and a Great Value! ~Since 1983~ Visit Our Website Today For Current Specials! ORDER 24 HOURS A DAY! 1-800-523-4777...