Grizzly H8259 owner manual Operations, Operation Safety, Changing Speeds, To change speeds

Models: H8259

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear a face shield, 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.

H8259 10" x 18" Benchtop Lathe

Changing Speeds

To change speeds, the belt in the headstock must be adjusted. A chart on the rear of the lathe bed shows the belt positions needed to make the lathe run at the desired speed.

To change speeds:

1.UNPLUG THE LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the belt tension screw and motor mount screw (Figures 8 & 9). Be sure the belt tension lever moves freely to release ten- sion from the belt .

Belt Tension Lever

Belt Tension Screw

 

Figure 8. Belt tension lever.

Motor Mount Screw Figure 9. Motor mount screw location.

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Grizzly H8259 owner manual Operations, Operation Safety, Changing Speeds, To change speeds