Leadscrew backlash – Grizzly G0705 User Manual

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Model G0705 (Mfg. since 09/09)

6. tighten the black thumb knob.

figure 60. adjusting spring tension.

notch

to adjust the y-axis leadscrew:

1. locate the adjuster midway along the

y-access leadscrew, inside the base. this
adjuster can be accessed by reaching under
the way cover just behind the table.

2. tighten the adjustment screw and test the

adjustment in the same manner as you did for
the X-axis leadscrew.

leadscrew backlash

When you turn the handwheels to adjust the posi-
tion of the table, you will notice slight play (back-
lash) in the handwheel before the table begins to
move. if this play is greater than 0.008" (measured
with the dial at the base of each handwheel), then
you will need to adjust the leadscrews.

Make adjustments in small increments. over-
tightening to attempt to reduce backlash to less
than 0.003" is impractical and will add unneces-
sary wear to both the leadscrews and the adjust-
ers.

figure 61. X-axis leadscrew adjuster.

leadscrew adjuster

2. tighten the adjustment screw.

3. test the adjustment by turning one of the side

handwheels. you should detect less than
0.008" of play.

4. put on gloves and pull the spring cover out

enough so the notches just clear the roll pin.
hold the spring Cover tightly or
the force of the spring will spin it out of your
hands.

5. rotate the cover to adjust the tension. push

the cover back in to engage the roll pin in one
of the notches, as shown in

figure 60.

tools needed

Qty

3mm hex Bit ...................................................... 1
6" extension for hex Bit .................................... 1
ratchet for hex Bit ............................................ 1

to adjust the X-axis leadscrew:

1. locate the X-axis leadscrew adjuster shown

in

figure 61 under the middle of the table.

the head on the adjustment screw faces to
the right.

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