The head is heavy. When tilting or rotating the head, get help to support the weight as you use the controls.

Tilting Head Forward/Backward

1.DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

2.loosen the three tilt lock bolts shown in Figure 22.

Tilt Bolt

Lock

Bolts

Figure 22. Head tilt controls.

3.Use one hand to apply pressure to the head in the direction of tilt, then slowly rotate the tilt bolt. Rotating this bolt clockwise will tilt the head backward.

4.re-tighten the lock bolts.

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Rotating Head Left/Right

1.DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

2.loosen the four lock bolts shown in Figure 23.

Rotation Bolt

Lock Bolts

Figure 23. Head rotation controls.

3.Use one hand to apply pressure to the head in the direction of rotation, then slowly turn the rotation bolt.

4.re-tighten the lock bolts.

Always lock the head firmly in place after tilting or rotating it. Unexpected movement of the head during operations could cause damage to the cutter or workpiece.

Model G0747/G0748 (Mfg. Since 8/12)

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Grizzly G0747 and G0748 owner manual Tilting Head Forward/Backward, Rotating Head Left/Right

G0747 and G0748 specifications

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