Tailstock Controls; Test Run - Grizzly G4002 Owner's Manual

Tailstock controls

the tailstock serves many functions. the primary
use is for holding centers and drill chucks. the
barrel has a Morse taper #3 bore and is imprinted
with graduations in millimeters and inches. please
refer to figure 29.
Tailstock Handwheel - turning the handwheel
advances or retracts the barrel in the tailstock.
the graduated dial on the handwheel is adjust-
able.
Top Lock Lever - this lever locks the tailstock
barrel in place.
Side Lock Lever - this lever locks the tailstock in
place on the lathe bed.
figure 29. detail of tailstock controls.
Always make sure the power switch is in the
"off" position and the spindle control lever
is in the neutral position before plugging in
power cord.
Model G4002/G4003 (Mfg. Since 8/12)

Test Run

Now that the lathe is securely in place and you've
read the safety guidelines, it's time to give the
machine a test run.
before starting the machine:
1. Make sure the machine is properly grounded,
the power switch is in the "oFF" position and
the spindle control lever is in the neutral posi-
tion. see figure 30.
2. inspect the machine to ensure that all hand
tools are out of the way, guards are in place
and nothing is impeding the movement of the
chuck. Check this by rotating the chuck by
hand.
3. rotate the stop switch, on the headstock of
the lathe, in the direction indicated by the
arrows imprinted on the button.
4.
lower the control lever on the apron. the
spindle should start turning in a counter
clockwise direction.
if the direction is reversed, contact our service
department for further instructions.
5.
if the lathe is running correctly, lift the spindle
control lever to the neutral position, wait for
the machine to come to a complete stop and
take some time to become familiar with the
various controls.
figure 30. Carriage control lever in neutral.
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