Grizzly G0492 owner manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Operation and Work Results (Continued)

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Loud, repetitious

1.

Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or

1.

Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if

noise coming

 

loose.

 

necessary.

from machine

2.

Motor fan is hitting the cover.

2.

Tighten fan or shim cover, or replace items.

at or near the

 

 

 

 

motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor is loud

1.

Excessive depth of cut or feed rate.

1.

Decrease depth of cut or feed rate.

when cutting.

2.

RPM or feed rate wrong for cutting operation.

2.

Refer to RPM feed rate chart for appropriate rates.

Overheats or

 

 

 

 

bogs down in the

3.

Cutting tool is dull.

3.

Sharpen or replace the cutting tool.

cut.

4.

Gear setup is too tight, causing them to bind.

4.

Readjust the gear setup with a small amount of

 

 

 

 

backlash so the gears move freely and smoothly

 

 

 

 

when the chuck is rotated by hand.

 

 

 

 

Loud, repetitious

1. Gears not aligned in headstock or no back-

1.

Adjust gears and establish backlash.

noise coming

 

lash.

 

 

from machine.

2.

Broken gear or bad bearing.

2.

Replace broken gear or bearing.

 

3.

Workpiece is hitting stationary object.

3.

Stop lathe immediately and correct interference

 

 

 

 

problem.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor overheats.

1.

Motor overloaded.

1.

Reduce load on motor.

 

2.

Air circulation through the motor restricted.

2.

Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.

 

 

 

 

 

Gear change

1.

Gears not aligned in headstock.

1.

Rotate spindle by hand until gear falls into place.

levers will not

 

 

 

 

shift into position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tailstock quill will

1.

Quill lock lever is tightened down.

1.

Turn lever counterclockwise.

not feed out of

 

 

 

 

tailstock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carriage hard to

1.

Carriage lock is tightened down.

1.

Check to make sure table locks are fully released.

move.

2.

Chips have loaded up on bedways.

2.

Frequently clean away chips that load up during

 

 

 

 

turning operations.

 

3.

Bedways are dry and in need of lubrication.

3.

Lubricate bedways and handles.

 

4.

Longitudinal stops are interfering.

4.

Check to make sure that stops are floating and not

 

 

 

 

hitting the center stop.

 

5.

Gibs are too tight.

5.

Loosen gib screw(s) slightly.

 

 

 

 

 

G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill

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Contents Model G0492 12 X 36 Combo LATHE/MILL Page Table of Contents Warranty and Returns Contact Info IntroductionForeword Machine Data Sheet Other Specifications Identification G0492 12 X 36 Combo Lathe/Mill G0492 12 X 36 Combo Lathe/Mill Additional Safety Instructions for Lathe/Mills Glossary of Terms Circuit Requirements 220V Single-PhaseTo unpack and move the lathe/mill SET UPSet Up Safety Unpacking LiftingInventory Installed Accessories Figure QtyPackaged Accessories Figure Site Considerations Clean UpLathe Operations Operation Safety Power SupplyTest Run & Break-In To begin the test run & break-in procedureMounting the Chuck Faceplate To remove and install the chuck or face plateTo remove a set of jaws Replacing the JawsTo load a workpiece in the four-jaw chuck Using the Four-Jaw ChuckTo install the four-jaw chuck Make sure your clamping application will not fail Using the FaceplateTo install the faceplate To load a workpieceTo use the tailstock Using the TailstockTo install the MT#3 drill chuck Drilling with TailstockTo align the tailstock To setup the tailstock to cut tapersCutting Shallow Tapers with Tailstock Aligning TailstockPage Faceplate and dead center setup To install the MT#5 dead center in the spin- dleTo use the steady rest Using the Steady Rest Using the FollowTo set the angular position Using Compound RestUsing the Tool Post Cutting Speeds for High Speed Steel HSS Cutting Tools Using the Manual Feed HandwheelsSetting the Spindle To determine and set the needed spindle RPM for cutting= RPM Disconnect the LATHE/MILL from Power Setting the Power Feed RateTo setup for threading Setup for ThreadingChange Gear Chart Mill Operations To begin the start up procedureTo position the spindle head vertically Using the Mill TablePositioning Headstock To remove a cutter from the spindle Installing CuttersTo install a cutter in the spindle Removing CuttersTo use the quill Using the MillGeneral Lubrication MaintenanceBasic Maintenance General CleaningTo replace or adjust the V-belts Belt Adjustment or ReplacementGib Adjustments ServiceCross Slide Backlash Adjustment See Figure Electrical Component and Connection IndexElectrical Connections Contactor wiring KM1Motor connection Lathe controls 220V Wiring DiagramMotor & Electrical TroubleshootingOperation and Work Results Troubleshooting H4959-Coolant Dispenser AccessoriesH2689-R8 Quick Change Collet Set Electrical Box Series Parts ListParts Lathe Change Gear Housing Diagram 1000 Series Parts PS38M Leadscrew Gearbox Diagram 2700 Series Parts Cover Plate 302 Thread Dial DiagramSpanner NUT M16-1.5 Compound Rest and Tool Post Diagram Female Knob 5/16-18 Parts BED Steady Rest and Follow Rest Diagram Pinned Knob Tailstock Diagram Steel Ball 8MM Apron Diagram PK81M Headstock Diagram PR12M EXT Retaining Ring 35MM Mill Column Diagram PLW05M Lock Washer 12MM Accessories and Labels Diagram THREE-JAW Chuck Warranty and Returns G0492 12 X 36 Combo Lathe/Mill Page
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