Section 4: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly G0949G 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 risk of eye or face injury from
flying chips, always wear approved safety
glasses and face shield when operating this
machine.
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 G0949G (Mfd. Since 01/22)
manual BEFORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1.
Puts on safety glasses and a face shield, rolls
up sleeves, removes jewelry, and secures
any clothing 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 the 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 range for
operation.
8. If using power feed, selects proper feed rate
for operation.
9. Presses E-Stop button, and connects
machine to power supply.
10. Resets E-Stop button, and rotates master
power switch to ON position.
11. Rotates spindle speed dial to correct speed
for operation, then presses START button.
12. Uses carriage handwheels or power feed
options to move tooling into workpiece for
operation.
13. When finished cutting, presses STOP button,
waits for the spindle rotation to stop, and then
removes the workpiece.
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