Installing/Removing Live Center - Grizzly G0462 Owner's Manual

5.
insert the tapered end of the center into the
spindle, then push it in with a quick, firm
motion (see figure 23).
figure 23. inserting spur center into spindle.
6.
make sure the center is securely installed by
attempting to pull it out by hand—a properly
installed center will not pull out by hand.
To remove the spur center:
1.
disConneCt LAthe From poWer!
2.
hold a clean rag under the spindle or wear a
glove to catch the center when you remove
it.
3. insert the knockout tool through the outboard
end of the spindle and firmly tap the center
until it breaks loose (see figure 24).
Knockout tool
figure 24. removing spur center using the
knockout tool.
g0462 Wood Lathe (mfg. since 3/10)
spur Center
before beginning any turning operation
that uses the live center installed into the
tailstock quill, make sure the spur and
live centers are properly aligned (refer to
Aligning Centers on Page 33 for detailed
instructions). failure to head this warning
could result in the workpiece being thrown
from the lathe, resulting in death or serious
personal injury.
Installing/Removing
Live center
the mt#2 live center installs into the tailstock quill
and rotates with the workpiece.
To install the live center:
1.
move the tailstock a safe working distance
from the head and tool rest.
2.
Loosen the quill lock lever, then rotate the quill
handwheel clockwise until the quill extends
out from the tailstock about 1", as shown in
figure 25.
Quill
Lock Lever
figure 25. installing the live center into the
tailstock.
Quill
Live Center
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