Mounting to Shop

Floor

You can either bolt your machine to the floor or use the included foot pads and leveling hard- ware. Because mounting your lathe to the floor with permanent hardware is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. Whichever option you choose, it is necessary to first level your machine with a precision level to prevent cracking or warping of the cast iron bed and ways, as described on the previous page.

Bolting to Concrete Floors

Anchor studs and lag shield anchors with lag bolts (Figure 12) are two popular methods for anchor- ing an object to a concrete floor. We suggest you research the many options and methods for mounting your machine and choose the best that fits your specific application.

Anchor Stud

Lag Shield Anchor & Bolt

Figure 12. Typical fasteners for mounting to

concrete floors.

NOTICE

We strongly recommend securing your machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the power source. Consult with your electrician to ensure compliance with local codes.

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Checking Gear Oil

GEARBOXES MUST

BE FILLED WITH OIL!

MACHINE MAY NOT BE

SHIPPED WITH OIL!

Requires Oil

Before Operation

or Warranty Will

Be Void.

You must make sure the headstock, gearbox, and apron oil reservoirs have oil in them before run- ning the lathe for the first time to ensure the gears are not damaged. Refer to the Lubrication sec- tion on Page 52 for detailed instructions.

Test Run

Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular operation. The test run consists of verifying the following: 1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, 2) the stop button safety fea- ture works correctly, 3) the coolant system oper- ates correctly, 4) the foot brake works correctly, and 5) the left side door safety switch works cor- rectly.

If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop using the machine immediately, then review Troubleshooting on Page 48.

If you cannot find a remedy, contact our Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.

Before starting the lathe, make sure you have correctly performed the preceding setup instructions, and you have read through the rest of the manual and are familiar with the various functions and safety features on this machine. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or even death!

Model G0554Z (Mfg 01/09+)

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Grizzly G0554Z owner manual Mounting to Shop Floor, Checking Gear Oil, Test Run, Bolting to Concrete Floors