Grizzly G9249 - Manual (Page 19)

g9249 12" x 37" Belt drive gap Bed lathe
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Before starting the lathe, make sure you
have performed the preceding assembly
and adjustment instructions, and you have
read through the rest of the manual and
are familiar with the various functions and
safety features on this machine. failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or even death!
Test Run
once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation. the test run consists
of verifying the following: 1) the motor powers
up and runs correctly and 2) the safety features
works correctly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 53.
if you cannot find a remedy, contact our tech
support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1. Make sure you understand the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is setup properly.
2. perform all lubrication procedures in the
Lubrication subsection on Page 47.
3. Make sure the 3-jaw chuck is firmly mounted
on the spindle. Check the clamps on the back
of the chuck, as shown in
figure 15 (refer to
chuck & faceplate Mounting/Removal on
Page 22 for detailed instructions).
check Gearbox Oil
it is critical that you make sure there is oil in the
headstock and apron before proceeding with the
test run. refer to
Lubrication beginning on Page
47 for detailed instructions.
GEARBOXES MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL!
NO OIL SHIPPED WITH
MACHINE!
Requires ISO 68
or Non-Detergent
SAE 20W Motor Oil.
figure 15. spindle clamp.
spindle Clamp
4. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
5. Move the feed rod/leadscrew lever to the
neutral (center) position (see figure 16).
this will prevent the carriage from moving
during testing.
figure 16. Feed rod/leadscrew lever in center
(neutral) position.
Feed rod/leadscrew lever