Grizzly G0554Z owner manual Steady Rest, To install/use the steady rest

Steady Rest

The steady rest serves as a support for long shafts (length to diameter ratio of 3:1 or greater). The steady rest can be placed anywhere along the length of the bedway.

To install/use the steady rest:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Thoroughly clean the steady rest machined base, then place the steady rest on the lathe bedways so the triangular notch fits over the angled portion of the rear bedway.

3.Position the steady rest where required to properly support the workpiece, then tighten the lock nut at the base of the steady rest to secure it in place (see Figure 46).

Star Lock Knob

Finger

Finger

Adjustment

Knob

Lock Nut

Figure 46. Steady rest adjustments.

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4.Loosen the star lock knob and open the steady rest so the workpiece can rest on the bottom two fingers (see Figure 47 for an example).

Figure 47. Workpiece mounted in the steady

rest.

5.Close the steady rest so that the workpiece is inside the fingers, then tighten the star lock knob.

6.Use the finger adjustment knobs to just touch the fingers against the workpiece

Note: The fingers should properly support the workpiece, but allow it to freely rotate. Lubricate the finger tips with an anti-seize grease during operation.

After prolonged use, the fingers will show wear. Either mill or file the tips for a new con- tact surface.

Model G0554Z (Mfg 01/09+)