Grizzly G4003G owner manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	2
Foreword	2
Contact Info	2
Machine Data Sheet	3
Identification	5
SECTION 1: SAFETY	6
Additional Safety Instructions for Lathes	8
Glossary of Terms	9
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS	10
220V Single-Phase	10
SECTION 3: SETUP	11
Setup Safety	11
Items Needed for Setup	11
Unpacking	11
Inventory	12
Site Considerations	13
Clean Up	13
Mounting to Shop Floor	14
Cabinet Base Assembly	14
Lifting & Moving	15
Test Run & Break-In	16
Tailstock Setup	17
SECTION 4: OPERATION	19
Operation Safety	19
Spindle Speeds	19
Mounting Chuck and Faceplate	20
Centers	22
Spider	22
Steady Rest	23
Follow Rest	23
Feed Direction Lever	24
Feed Rod Lever	24
Gearbox Levers	25
Feed Rate Chart	25
Carriage/Cross Feed Lever	26
Half-Nut Lever and Inch Threading	26
Change Gears and Metric Threading	28
Carriage Handwheels	29
Tool Post & Holder	30
Tailstock Controls	30

SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES	31
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE	33
Basic Maintenance	33
Lubrication	33
SECTION 7: SERVICE	35
Troubleshooting	35
Gibs	37
Bearing Preload	38
Wiring—Electrical Box	41
Wiring—Motor & Control Panel	43
Wiring—Plug, Light & Spindle Switch	45
SECTION 8: PARTS	47
Components	47
Gearbox Gearing	48
Gearbox Shifters	50
Quick Change System	52
Apron	54
Saddle	56
Compound Slide	58
Tailstock	59
Lathe Bed & Motor	60
Base	61
Feed Rod	63
Machine Labels	64
Electrical Components	65
Steady & Follow Rest Assemblies	66
WARRANTY AND RETURNS	69

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Model G4003G Gunsmiths Lathe Page Table of Contents Introduction ForewordContact 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-PhaseUnpacking SetupSetup Safety Items Needed for SetupHex Wrench Set 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm .. ea InventoryMajor Components Figure Qty Loose Components FigureFloor Load Clean UpPlacement Location Site ConsiderationsTo assembly the cabinet base Mounting to ShopBolting 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 Example Operation SafetyOperation Spindle SpeedsMounting Chuck Faceplate Disconnect Lathe from PowerTo install a chuck Spider CentersSpiderSteady Rest Follow Rest To use the steady 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 chartCross Slide Handwheel Carriage HandwheelsCarriage Handwheel Compound Slide HandwheelBarrel Lock Lever Tool Post & HolderTailstock Controls Tailstock HandwheelAccessories Quick Change Tool HoldersH6095-Digital Readout DRO MT#3 Long Nose Center Maintenance Basic MaintenanceLubrication Slides and Ways Service TroubleshootingMotor & 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