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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
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NOTICE Safety Instructions For Metalworking Machines 1. READ AND UNDERSTAND MACHINE OWNERS MANUAL FOR YOUR LATHE. 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.
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Safety Instructions For Metalworking Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate.
G5860 or Model G7958 Metal-Cutting Lathe. The positive-locking handle clamps standard 5-C col- lets safely and securely for precision turning. Grizzly also offers an extensive line of precision- ground 5-C collets, ideal for use with the Model G8143 Collet Closer. See the latest Grizzly Catalog or visit our web site at www.grizzly.com...
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Figure 5. Make sure you have replaced the lathe cover! This pivot will allow the locking yoke to be secured to the lathe while providing a range of motion to engage the locking mechanism. The pivot connector should be secured tightly to the stud and the pivot pin should be in a horizontal position, allowing the pivot to move up and down.
To install the draw tube assembly into your lathe: Insert the draw tube assembly into the out- board spindle as shown in Figure 6. Slide the draw tube assembly all the way into the outboard spindle until it engages around the hub adapter.
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Locking Yoke To secure the locking yoke to your lathe: Align the connecting rod and locking yoke assembly onto the pivoting rod connector and secure them together with the 8mm cap screw as shown in Figure 9. Connecting Figure 9. Connecting rod and locking yoke installed on pivot connector.
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Make sure proper turning clearance exists between the bearing casing and the locking yoke before operation. Serious personal injury or damage to the lathe and collet closer can occur if there is contact. Rotate draw tube and check for clearance. DO NOT...
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(as viewed from the outboard end of the lathe in Figure 8). — If the draw tube fails to touch the collet, remove the collet and look into the spindle to see if the draw tube is accessible for proper engagement.
Aftermarket Accessories 5-C collets do not come with the Model G4026 Collet Closer. However, they are available in the current Grizzly Catalog: • Model G1238 15 piece collet set, ranging in diameters from ⁄ " to 1".
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Imports, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, neg- ligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
The following information is given on a voluntary basis. This information will be used for marketing purposes to help Grizzly develop better products. Your name will be included in our mailing list only. It will not be sold to other com- panies.
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