SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY
Beginning Assembly
Assembly of the G1004/G1008 is straightforward. We have organized the assembly process into steps. Please follow them in sequence.
ORDER OF ASSEMBLY
A.Leveling
B.Mounting Handles
C.Install Collet or Arbor
D.Fly Cutter
E.Knee Hand Crank
Tools Required: A complete set of metric Allen® wrenches will be necessary for most of the assembly and adjustments. A rubber mallet and a set of open ended, metric wrenches will also be needed.
Leveling
Before attempting to use your mill, make sure that it is sitting firmly in place and that the work table is level. Should you find that the machine rocks or is not level, use mild steel shim stock or leveling pads, such as those sold by Grizzly Industrial (G7159).
Mounting Handles
Three handles are supplied with the G1004/G1008. They are black and have a slotted head screw through them. On the threaded portion is a nut. Tighten the nut so that the black handle does not spin. Screw the handles into the handwheels until they are tight. Loosen them one full turn. While maintaining the orientation of the slotted screw, turn the nut so that it now tightens against the handwheel.
Collet or Arbor
Installation
Disconnect the power before changing col- lets or arbors on the G1004/G1008. Serious personal injury may occur.
The Models G1004/08 feature an
To install a collet or an arbor:
1.Release the latches on the head lid and open it.
2.Determine the location of the pin inside the spindle.
3.Align the keyway of the collet to the side where you found the pin and insert the col- let or cutting tool’s arbor up into the spindle housing. Rotate the collet slightly to line up the keyway with the pin in the spindle bore.
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