4.Position the chip pan on top of the cabinet stand. Line up the holes in the pan with the holes in the cabinets (see Figure 9).

7.Prevent damage to the leadscrew, feed rod, and the spindle direction rod by threading the lifting straps between the bedway and the rods, as shown in Figure 11.

Chip Pan

Figure 9. Chip pan in the correct position.

5.Position the rubber gaskets on the chip pan so that the holes line up with those in the pan.

Note: We recommend using a silicone RTV sealant between the gaskets and the chip pan to avoid leaking lubricants and coolants into the cabinets.

6.Loosen the carriage lock bolt shown in Figure 10, then move the carriage to the far right of the bedway to balance the weight evenly along the length of the lathe.

Carriage Lock Bolt

Figure 10. Loosening the carriage lock bolt.

Only use lifting straps and power lifting equipment rated for at least 1500 lbs. and in good working condition. If the lathe falls or tips over while moving it, serious personal injury and property damage could result.

G9249  12" x 37" Belt Drive Gap Bed Lathe

Figure 11. Lifting the lathe on the cabinet stand

assembly.

8.With assistance, carefully lift the lathe over the cabinet stand and align the mounting holes in the lathe base with the holes in the chip pan.

9.Secure the lathe to the cabinet stand with the six M12-.175 x 50 hex bolts, lock washers, flat washers, and M12-1.75 hex nuts.

Note: Reach into the cabinets to install the lock washers, flat washers, and hex nuts.

10.Install the handles on the cross slide and car- riage handwheels, as shown in Figure 12.

Handles

Figure 12. Handwheel handles installed.

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Grizzly G9249 owner manual Loosening the carriage lock bolt