Head Crank

The head crank secures to the left side of the machine and is used to adjust the height of the headstock.

To mount the head crank to the machine:

1.Assemble the head crank by attaching the handle in the same method used for the handwheels. Thread the handle into the crank body, then tighten the lock nut.

2.Slide the head crank onto the shaft, then tighten the set screw to secure it in place (Figure 11).

Head Crank

Set Screw

Figure 11. Head crank.

Column Cap

A 6mm hex wrench is needed to install the column cap to the column.

To install the column cap to the column:

1.Slide the column cap over the column and the rack gear that sits on the side of the column.

2.Align the holes of the column cap over the holes in the column.

3.Screw the M8-1.25 x 25 cap screws into the column (Figure 12).

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Figure 12. Properly installed column cap.

Feed Levers

The feed levers control the coarse up and down movement of the spindle

To mount the feed levers to the machine:

1.Screw a black knob onto an end of each of the three chrome feed levers (if not already done).

2.Screw the levers with knobs into the threaded holes on the hub, located on the right side of the machine (Figure 13).

Hub

Lever

Figure 13. Feed levers.

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Grizzly G3358 owner manual Head Crank, Column Cap, Feed Levers