Grizzly g0746, g0749 owner manual Setting Power Feed Rate, Leadscrew UP, Dial Selection Lever

Setting Power Feed Rate

The feed-rate chart displays the settings for the headstock feed controls for feed rates.

Using the controls on the lathe, follow along with the example below to better understand how to set the lathe for the desired power feed rate.

Setting Power Feed Rate of 0.0077 in./rev.

1.Locate the box on the feed rate chart that lists 0.0077 in./rev., as shown in Figure 76.

Figure 76. 0.0077 in./rev. location on feed chart.

Lever, dial and gear positions.

2.Locate the applicable lever, dial, and gear positions on the chart.

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3.Position the gears in the correct position (refer to Power Feed Configuration on the next page for details).

4.Position the quick change gearbox G Dial at 7, E lever at 2, and the F lever to the left, as shown in Figure 77. If necessary, rock the spindle back and forth to help mesh the gears.

G Dial

Selection

Lever

Figure 77. Quick-change lever and dials

positioned for 0.0077 in./rev.

Figure 78. Lever and dial settings for

0.0077 in./rev.

5.Move the leadscrew feed rod selection lever down.

The carriage is now set up for a power feed rate of 0.0077 in./rev.

Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)