Grizzly G9249 - Manual (Page 24)

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g9249 12" x 37" Belt drive gap Bed lathe
chuck & faceplate
Mounting/Removal
the Model g9249 features a threaded 2 1 ⁄
4
"-8
spindle with a Mt#3 taper. Mounting and removal
procedures for the chucks and faceplate are the
same.
Before storing, clean debris or built-up grime
from the chucks and faceplate, then protect them
with an application of products like Model h8257
primrose Armor plate with Moly-d Machine and
Way oil (see
AccESSORIES on Page 42).
Removing a chuck or faceplate
Tools Needed Qty
hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Chuck Key ......................................................... 1
dead Blow hammer .......................................... 1
Breaker Bar ....................................................... 1
Chuck Cradle ..................................................... 1
To remove a chuck or faceplate:
1. disConneCt lAthe FroM poWer!
2. lay a chuck cradle (see figure 21) or a
layer of plywood over the bedways to reduce
the risk of injury and to protect the precision
ground surfaces of the bedways.
figure 21. simple chuck cradle made from scrap
lumber.
3. remove both spindle clamps from behind the
chuck or faceplate (see figure 22).
4. Move the feed direction lever up or down
to engage the change gears and prevent
spindle rotation (see
figure 23).
figure 23. Feed direction lever.
Feed direction lever
figure 22. spindle clamp.
spindle Clamp
PINcH HAzARD! Protect your hands and
the precision ground bedways with plywood
or a chuck cradle when removing the lathe
chuck! The heavy weight of a falling chuck
can cause serious injury.