Grizzly G9249 owner manual Chuck & Faceplate Mounting/Removal, Tools Needed Qty

Chuck & Faceplate Mounting/Removal

The Model G9249 features a threaded 21⁄4"-8 spindle with a MT#3 taper. Mounting and removal procedures for the chucks and faceplate are the same.

Before storing, clean debris or built-up grime from the chucks and faceplate, then protect them with an application of products like Model H8257 Primrose Armor Plate with Moly-D Machine and Way Oil (see ACCESSORIES on Page 42).

Removing a Chuck or Faceplate
Tools Needed	Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
Chuck Key	1
Dead Blow Hammer	1
Breaker Bar	1
Chuck Cradle	1
To remove a chuck or faceplate:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Lay a chuck cradle (see Figure 21) or a layer of plywood over the bedways to reduce the risk of injury and to protect the precision ground surfaces of the bedways.

Figure 21. Simple chuck cradle made from scrap

lumber.

3.Remove both spindle clamps from behind the chuck or faceplate (see Figure 22).

Spindle Clamp

Figure 22. Spindle clamp.

4.Move the feed direction lever up or down to engage the change gears and prevent spindle rotation (see Figure 23).

Feed Direction Lever

Figure 23. Feed direction lever.

PINCH HAZARD! Protect your hands and the precision ground bedways with plywood or a chuck cradle when removing the lathe chuck! The heavy weight of a falling chuck can cause serious injury.

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