Grizzly H8259 owner manual Operations, Operation Safety, Changing Speeds, To change speeds

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear a face shield, respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.

Loose hair and cloth-

ing could get caught in

machinery and cause seri-

ous personal injury. Keep

loose clothing and long

hair away from moving machinery.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

H8259 10" x 18" Benchtop Lathe

Changing Speeds

To change speeds, the belt in the headstock must be adjusted. A chart on the rear of the lathe bed shows the belt positions needed to make the lathe run at the desired speed.

To change speeds:

1.UNPLUG THE LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the belt tension screw and motor mount screw (Figures 8 & 9). Be sure the belt tension lever moves freely to release ten- sion from the belt .

Belt Tension Lever

Belt Tension Screw

 

Figure 8. Belt tension lever.

Motor Mount Screw Figure 9. Motor mount screw location.

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Contents Model H8259 Page Table of Contents Introduction ForewordContact Info H8259 10 x 18 Benchtop Lathe H8259 10 x 18 Benchtop Lathe Identification H8259 10 x 18 Benchtop Lathe H8259 10 x 18 Benchtop Lathe Additional Safety for Wood Lathes 110V Operation Circuit RequirementsInventory SetupSet Up Safety Unpacking Box Contents Figure QtyClean Up Site ConsiderationsG7895-Grizzly Citrus Degreaser Assembly Test Run To assemble the latheTo test run the machine To change speeds Operation SafetyOperations Changing SpeedsOpen the side and rear access covers Figure To position the tool rest base along the bed Adjusting Tailstock Adjusting Tool RestTo adjust the tool rest To position the tailstock along the bedTo install the live center Installing/Removing Spur CenterInstalling/Removing Live Center To install the spur centerTo remove faceplate Removing/Installing FaceplateTo install faceplate To remove the live centerGouge Selecting Turning ToolsSpindle Turning To set up a spindle turning operationTo mount your workpiece to the faceplate Faceplate TurningTo mount your workpiece to a backing block Sanding/FinishingG1082-4-Jaw Chuck AccessoriesG1194-3-Jaw Chuck H7828-Tool Table PlusUnpainted Cast Iron MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleTo install new belt Changing BeltTo remove the old belt Troubleshooting ServiceSymptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Motor connections H8259 10 x 18 Benchtop Lathe H8259 Wiring DiagramMain Breakdown Description Main Breakdown Parts List101 103 104 102 105 106 Page Page Warranty and Returns