Section 4: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly G4003G 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, seek additional training from experienced
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 the risk of eye
injury from flying chips
always wear safety glasses
when operating lathe.
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.
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manual BEFORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1. Puts on safety glasses, rolls up sleeves,
removes jewelry, and secures any clothing,
jewelry, or hair that could get entangled in
moving parts.
2.
Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit-
able for turning, then securely mounts it in
lathe.
3.
Installs tooling, aligns it with workpiece, then
backs it away to establish a safe startup
clearance.
4.
Removes all setup tools from lathe.
5.
Checks for safe clearances by rotating
workpiece by hand at least one full revolution.
6.
Moves slides to where they will be used dur-
ing operation.
7.
Sets correct spindle speed for operation.
8.
If using power feed, selects proper feed rate
for the operation.
9. Resets Emergency Stop/RESET button, then
starts spindle rotation.
10. Uses carriage handwheels or power feed
options to move tooling into workpiece for
operations.
11. When finished cutting, moves spindle lever to
OFF position, waits for spindle to completely
stop, then removes workpiece.
Model G4003G (Mfd. Since 1/15)