Section 4: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly G0745 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OpERATIONS

Operation Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov-
ice machine operator with a basic understanding
of how the machine is used during operation, so
the machine controls/components discussed later
in this manual are easier to understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual and seek additional training from expe-
rienced machine operators, and do additional
research outside of this manual by reading "how-
to" books, trade magazines, or websites.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
To reduce risk of eye injury
from flying chips always
wear safety glasses & face
shield when operating.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLy RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj-
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
Model G0745 (Mfg. Since 11/13)
manual bEfORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1. puts on safety glasses and a face shield, ties
back long hair, rolls up long sleeves, removes
loose clothing, jewelry, or gloves that could
get entangled in moving parts.
2. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is
suitable for turning, then securely mounts the
workpiece in a chuck, faceplate, or between
centers.
3. Mounts the tooling, aligns it with the workpiece,
then backs it away to establish a safe startup
clearance.
4. Clears all setup tools from the lathe.
5. Checks for safe clearances by rotating the
workpiece by hand at least one full revolution.
6.
starts spindle rotation.
7.
sets the correct spindle speed for the opera-
tion.
8.
uses various handwheel controls to move the
tooling into the workpiece for operations.
9.
When finished, moves the spindle speed dial
to the "0" position, waits for the spindle to
completely stop, then removes the workpiece.
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