Section 4: Operation; Operation Overview - Grizzly G0709 Owner's Manual

SEcTION 4: OpERATION

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.
To reduce the risk of
eye injury from flying
chips always wear safety
glasses.
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.
Model G0709 (Mfg. Since 5/11)
manual bEfORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1. puts on safety glasses, rolls up sleeves,
removes jewelry, and secures any clothing,
jewelry, or hair that could get entangled in
moving parts.
2. examines the workpiece to make sure it
is suitable for turning, then mounts the
workpiece required for the operation.
3.
Mounts the tooling, aligns it with the workpiece,
then adjusts it for a safe startup clearance.
4. Clears all tools from the lathe.
5.
sets the correct spindle speed for the opera-
tion.
6. Checks for safe clearances by rotating the
workpiece by hand one full revolution.
7. Moves slides to where they will be used dur-
ing operation. if using power feed, selects the
proper feed rate for the operation.
8. turns the main power switch ON, resets the
stop button so it pops out, then moves the
spindle on/oFF lever down to start spindle
rotation. the spindle will rotate forward (the
top of the chuck rotates toward the opera-
tor).
9.
uses the carriage handwheels or power feed
options to move the tooling into the workpiece
for operations.
10. When finished cutting, moves the ON/Off
lever to the center position to turn the lathe
OFF, then removes the workpiece.
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