Grizzly G4003G owner manual Setup Safety, Items Needed for Setup, Unpacking, Description Qty

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SECTION 3: SETUP

Setup Safety

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 set up pro- cess!

This machine and its com- ponents are very heavy. Use power lifting equip- ment such as a fork lift or hoist to move heavy items.

G4003G Gunsmith's Lathe

Items Needed for

Setup

The following items are needed to complete the setup process, but are not included with your machine:

Description

 

Qty

• Fork Lift or Hoist (Rated 2000 lbs.)

............ 1

• Lifting Straps (Rated 2000 lbs.)

.................

1

• Lifting Hooks (Rated 2000 lbs.)

1

Machinist's Level

1

Degreaser/Solvent Cleaner

as needed

• Shop Rags for Cleaning

as needed

Unpacking

Your machine was carefully packaged for safe transportation. Disassemble the crate and remove the packaging materials from around your machine to inspect it. If you discover the machine is dam- aged, please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice.

Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.

When you are completely satisfied with the condi- tion of your shipment, inventory the contents.

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Model G4003G Gunsmiths Lathe Page Table of Contents Foreword IntroductionContact Info Machine Data Sheet Tailstock Info Identification G4003G Gunsmiths Lathe G4003G Gunsmiths Lathe Additional Safety Instructions for Lathes Glossary of Terms Circuit Requirements 220V Single-PhaseSetup Safety SetupItems Needed for Setup UnpackingMajor Components Figure Qty InventoryLoose Components Figure Hex Wrench Set 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm .. eaPlacement Location Clean UpSite Considerations Floor LoadMounting to Shop To assembly the cabinet baseBolting to Concrete Floors Lifting & Moving Test Run & Break-In To begin the test run & break-in procedureTo align the tailstock Tailstock SetupAdjusting for tailstock end taper Operation Operation SafetySpindle Speeds ExampleMounting Chuck Faceplate Disconnect Lathe from PowerTo install a chuck Spider CentersSpiderTo use the steady rest Steady Rest Follow RestTo use the follow rest Feed Rod Lever Feed Direction LeverGearbox Levers Feed Rate ChartInch Threading Half-Nut LeverStandard thread chart Change Gears and Metric Threading To use the chartCarriage Handwheel Carriage HandwheelsCompound Slide Handwheel Cross Slide HandwheelTailstock Controls Tool Post & HolderTailstock Handwheel Barrel Lock LeverQuick Change Tool Holders AccessoriesH6095-Digital Readout DRO MT#3 Long Nose Center Basic Maintenance MaintenanceLubrication Slides and Ways Troubleshooting ServiceMotor & Gearbox Operation and Work Results Cross-slide Gib, see Figure GibsBearing Preload Disconnect the Lathe from the Power SourceAdjusting spindle bearings To confirm that the bearings are correctly pre- loaded Electrical box wiring G4003G Gunsmiths Lathe Wiring-Electrical BoxG4003G Gunsmiths Lathe Motor wiring Wiring-Motor & Control PanelG4003G Gunsmiths Lathe Work light wiring Wiring-Plug, Light & Spindle SwitchG4003G Gunsmiths Lathe Components PartsGearbox Gearing Gearbox Gearing Parts List Gearbox Gearbox Shifters Parts List Quick Change System Quick Change System Parts List Apron Apron Parts List Saddle Saddle Parts List Compound Slide Tailstock Lathe Bed & Motor Base Lathe Bed, Motor & Base Parts List Feed Rod Feed Rod Parts List Machine Labels Electrical Components Steady & Follow Rest Assemblies Page Page Warranty and Returns