SECTION 4: OPERATION
Operation Safety
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving machinery.
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
NOTICE
Complete the Test Run &
G4003G Gunsmith's Lathe
Spindle Speeds
NOTICE
NEVER move levers while the lathe is run- ning, and NEVER force any lever when shifting.
The spindle speed or RPM is controlled by the speed control levers (Figure 17). Use the chart in Figure 18, to find the best spindle speed required for your task.
Figure 17. Spindle control levers.
The chart below shows the various combinations of knob positions for achieving a desired speed.
Example:
To select a spindle speed of 600 RPM, move the alpha lever until the indicator arrow points to C. Move the numeric lever so it points to 3.
