Lubricating lathe, Adding cutting fluid leveling – Grizzly G0709 User Manual

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Model G0709 (Mfg. Since 5/11)

Lubricating Lathe

it is critical that there is oil in the headstock,
quick change gearbox, and the apron gearbox
before proceeding with the test run. refer to the

Lubrication instructions on page 56 for more
details on which type and how much oil to use in
each gearbox.

GEARBOXES MUST

BE FILLED WITH OIL!

NO OIL SHIPPED WITH

MACHINE!

Refer to the Lubrication

Section in this Manual

for Recommended

Oil Type.

For detailed instructions on where the cutting
fluid tank is located and how to add fluid, refer to

cutting fluid System on page 58.

Adding cutting fluid

Leveling

leveling machinery helps precision components,
such as bedways, remain straight and flat during
the lifespan of the machine. Components on a
machine that is not level may slowly twist due to
the dynamic loads placed on the machine during
operation.

For best results, use a precision level that is at
least 12" long and sensitive enough to show a
distinct movement when a 0.003" shim (approxi-
mately the thickness of one sheet of standard
newspaper) is placed under one end of the level.

see the figure below for an example of a high
precision level.

figure 10. Model h2683 precision level.

for accurate turning results and to prevent

warping the cast iron bed and ways, the

lathe bedways MUST be leveled from side-

to-side and from front-to-back on both ends.

Re-check the bedways 24 hours after

installation, two weeks after that, and then

annually to make sure they remain level.

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