Grizzly Gear-Head G9036 - Manual (Page 17)

Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+
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lifting & moving
you will need power lifting equipment and
assistance to lift this machine and position
it. inspect all lifting equipment to make sure
it is in perfect working order and is rated
for the load before attempting to lift and
move this lathe. ignoring this warning may
lead to serious personal injury or death.
this lathe has lifting holes built into the stand
(
figure 8). these lifting holes are designed to
allow a piece of sturdy round stock to be slid
through each of them, so that a forklift can lift the
lathe from the pieces of round stock.
figure 8. lifting holes.
lifting holes
additional cleaning tips
• For thorough cleaning, remove the steady
rest, tool post, compound slide, and change-
gears.
• use a stiff brush when cleaning the threads
on the leadscrew.
• Move the slides and tailstock back and
forth to thoroughly clean/lubricate underneath
them.
• After cleaning, wipe down the ways with a
high quality way oil, such as shown below.
h8257—primrose armor plate with moly-d
machine and Way oil 1 Quart
this superior machine and way lubricant prevents
stick slip and chatter due to anti-friction capa-
bilities resulting in greater precision machining
capabilities. provides the thinnest oil film pos-
sible while effectively providing needed lubrication
and rust/corrosion protection. Adhesive/cohesive
components are added for vertical surfaces.
resists squeeze out, running, dripping and non-
gumming.
figure 7. primrose Armor plate lubricant.
“this is good stuff!
i use it on my lathes
at home.”
S. Balolia – President