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MODEL G0462
WOOD LATHE
w/DIGITAL READOUT
OWNER'S MANUAL
Copyright © A pri L, 2010 By g rizz Ly industri AL, in C.
WARNING: NO pORTION Of THIS MANUAL MAy b E REpRODUc ED IN ANy SHApE
OR fORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AppROvAL Of G RIzz Ly INDUSTRIAL, INc.
For mode Ls m Anu FACtured sin Ce 3/10 #ts 12792 printed in Chin A
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance and service of this machine/equipment. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions given in this manual may result in serious personal injury, including amputation, electrocution or death. The owner of this machine/equipment is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in a safe environment, personnel training and usage
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Table of c ontents INTRODUcTION ............................................... 2 SEcTION 5: AccESSORIES ......................... 28 manual Accuracy ........................................... 2 SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE ......................... 30 Contact info.................................................... 2 schedule ...................................................... 30 machine description ...................................... 2 Cleaning ................................................
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INTRODUc TION Manual Accuracy c ontact Info We are proud to offer this manual with your new We stand behind our machines. If you have any machine! We've made every effort to be exact service questions, parts requests or general ques- with the instructions, specifications, drawings, tions about the machine, please call or write us at and photographs of the machine we used when the location listed below. writing this manual. However, sometimes we still make an occasional mistake. Grizzly Indust
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Identification spindle tailstock & spur Center Lock Lever digital tailstock readout Live tool rest handwheel Center motor Bed head Variable Lock Lever speed Lever power tool rest Base switch head pivot w/pivot Arm Lock pin figure 1. model g0462 identification. -3- g 0462 Wood Lathe (mfg. since 3/10)
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Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0462 WOOD LATHE WITH DIGITAL READOUT Product Dimensions: Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 287 lbs. Length/Width/Height..................................................................................................................
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Spindle Information Spindle Type..................................................................................................................................... Right Hand Spindle Taper.............................................................................................................................................MT#2 Spindle Size................................................................................................................................................. 1 in.
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SEc TION 1: SAf ETy 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 importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures. Indic
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Safety Instructions for Machinery DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. Always APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators disconnect machine from power supply before can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only allow servicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools trained or properly supervised people to use (bits, blades, cutters, etc.). Make sure switch is machine. When machine is not being used, dis- in OFF position before reconnecting to avoid an con
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Additional Safety for Wood Lathes 1. KEEpING GUARDS IN pLAcE. to prevent 8. WORKpIEcE cONDITION. to prevent the entanglement hazards, make sure all doors workpiece breaking apart and flying at the and guards are secured in place and that operator, always inspect the condition of the lathe sits on a flat, stable surface. the workpiece. do not turn pieces with knots, splits, and other potentially danger- 2. EyE/fAcE pROTEcTION. Airborne wood ous conditions. make sure joints of glued- dust and
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SEc TION 2: c IRc UIT REQUIREMENTS power connection Device 110v Operation t he model g 0462 comes prewired with a nemA 5-15 plug, as shown in f igure 2. GROUNDED 5-15 RECEPTACLE Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect Grounding Prong the machine to the power until instructed later in this manual. 5-15 PLUG Neutral Hot Electrocution or fire could result if machine is not figure 2. nemA 5-15 plug and recepta
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SEc TION 3: SETUp Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards t he following are needed to complete the setup to untrained users. Read process, but are not included with your machine. through this entire manu- al to become familiar with Description Qty the controls and opera- • Additional people .........................At Least 2 tions before starting the • safety g lasses ............... 1 For each person machine! • Cleaner/degreaser ( page 12) .... As n eeded • d ispos
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Inventory A t he following is a list of the small components shipped with your machine. Lay the components out to inventory them. B Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally C we pre-install certain components for shipping d purposes. e box 1 Inventory (f igure 3) Qty figure 3. Box 1 inventory. A. Lathe u nit ................................................... 1 b. Faceplate 6" ......
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c leanup Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash The unpainted surfaces of your machine are points and can explode coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that or cause fire if used to prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. clean machinery. Avoid using these products This rust preventative has been your machine's to clean machinery. close ally and guardian since it left the factory. If your machine arrived to you free of rust, then be thankful that the rust preventa
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Site c onsiderations Weight Load Physical Environment Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight The physical environment where your machine of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon is operated is important for safe operation and which the machine is placed will bear the weight the longevity of its components. For best results, of the machine, additional equipment that may be operate this machine in a dry environment that is installed on the machine, and the heaviest work- free f
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Using Machine Mounts Mounting u sing machine mounts, shown in f igure 9, gives the advantage of fast leveling and vibration reduc- tion. t he large size of the foot pads distributes Although not required, we recommend that you the weight of the machine to reduce strain on the mount your new machine to the floor. Because floor. this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. g enerally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount
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3. secure the lathe to the legs with the (8) Assembly m8-1.25 x 35 cap screws and 8mm lock washers, as shown in f igure 11. To mount the lathe to the stand: 1. stand the legs up approximately 41" apart, then get them reasonably aligned, as shown in figure 10. x 8 figure 11. securing lathe to the stand leg. 4. install the tool rest lock lever to secure the tool rest, as shown in figure 12. figure 10. stand legs approximately 41" apart to prepare for mounting the lathe. 2. u se the help of a
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5. Align the quill keyway with the entry hole power c onnection of the quill lock lever (see figure 13), then install the lever into the tailstock so that the end of it mates with the quill keyway. Before the machine can be connected to the power source, an electrical circuit must be made Note: Make sure the dog-point end of the available that meets the minimum specifications lock lever fits into the quill keyway so that given in the c ircuit Requirements on page 9. the quill can move
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5. Listen to and watch for abnormal noises or actions. the lathe should run smoothly with NOTICE little or no vibration or rubbing noises. The spindle speed levers adjust the pulley width to change the spindle speed. To pre- — strange or unnatural noises should be vent damage to this mechanism, the lathe investigated and corrected before operat- MUST be running before using the variable ing the machine further. Always unplug the speed lever. machine when investigating or correcting any
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SEc TION 4: OpERATIONS Adjusting Head Damage to your eyes and lungs could result from using this machine without proper pro- t he model g 0462 headstock can be positioned tective gear. Always wear safety glasses and anywhere along the bed and pivoted up to 180˚. a respirator when operating this machine. To position the headstock along the length of the bed: 1. disConneCt LAthe From poWer! 2. Loosen the head lock lever shown in figure 17. Loose hair and cloth- ing could get caught in machin
