Grizzly G8690, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...athe OWNER S Manual Copyright 1999 By Grizzly Industrial Inc revised march 2008 JM Warning No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any shape or form without the written approval of Grizzly Industrial inc ds3299 printed in China ...

Page 2: ...AND THE USAGE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 4HE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM NEGLIGENCE IMPROPER TRAINING MACHINE MODIFICATIONS OR MISUSE 3OME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING SAWING GRINDING DRILLING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE 3TATE OF ALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM 3OME EXAMPLES ...

Page 3: ...on 8 SECTION 3 SET UP 9 Set Up Safety 9 Items Needed for Set Up 9 Unpacking 9 Inventory 9 Clean Up 10 Site Considerations 10 Mounting 11 Assembly 12 Test Run 14 SECTION 4 OPERATIONS 15 Operation Safety 15 Spindle Turning 15 Speed Selector 16 Tool Rest 17 Faceplate Turning 17 Sanding Finishing 18 SECTION 5 ACCESSORIES 19 SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE 20 General 20 Lubrication 20 SECTION 7 SERVICE 21 Parts ...

Page 4: ...ndustrial Inc C O Technical Documentation Manager P O Box 2069 Bellingham WA 98227 2069 Email manuals grizzly com Contact Info A wood lathe is used to turn wood stock The primary components of the wood lathe are the headstock the tailstock and the tool rest For most turning procedures a round or nearly round workpiece is clamped between the head stock spur center and the tailstock live center The ...

Page 5: ...chine Weight 40 65 lbs Length Width Height 11 x 27 x 11 in Electrical Switch Push Button with Variable Speed Dial Switch Voltage 110V Cord Length 6 ft Cord Gauge 18 gauge Recommended Breaker Size 10 amp Plug Yes Motors Main Type TEFC Capacitor Start Induction Horsepower 1 3 HP Voltage 110V Prewired 110V Phase Single Amps 3 1A Speed 0 3025 RPM Cycle 60 Hz Number Of Speeds Variable Power Transfer Be...

Page 6: ...tock Taper MT 1 Tailstock Center Live Construction Bed Construction 1 26 Precision Steel Tubing Frame Construction Cast Iron Headstock Construction Cast Iron Tailstock Construction Cast Iron Paint Epoxy Other Related Information Bed Width 3 1 4 in Faceplate Size 4 in Other Specifications Country Of Origin China Warranty 1 Year Serial Number Location Top of Headstock Assembly Time 20 minutes Featur...

Page 7: ...FETY 2EAD NSTRUCTION ANUAL EFORE PERATING THIS ACHINE 4HE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS 4HIS MANUAL USES A SERIES OF SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS INTENDED TO CONVEY THE LEVEL OF IMPORTANCE OF THE SAFETY MESSAGES 4HE PROGRESSION OF SYMBOLS IS DESCRIBED BELOW 2EMEMBER THAT SAFETY MESSAGES BY THEMSELVES DO NOT ELIMINATE DANGER AND ARE NOT A SUBSTI...

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Page 9: ...on t fly apart during operation 10 ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE Make sure your wood lathe is turned OFF dis connected from its power source and all moving parts have come to a complete stop before starting any inspection adjustment or maintenance procedure 11 STOPPING LATHE DO NOT stop the lathe by using your hand against the workpiece Allow the lathe to stop on its own 12 AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT Keep lo...

Page 10: ... ground prong from plug to fit into a two pronged outlet If the plug will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Extension Cords We do not recommend using extension cords but if you find it absolutely necessary Use at least a 14 gauge cord that does not exceed 50 feet in length The extension cord must have a ground wire and plug pin A qualified electrician M...

Page 11: ...ase imme diately call Customer Service at 570 546 9663 for advice Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult When you are completely satisfied with the condi tion of your shipment inventory the contents Unpacking Inventory The following is a description of the main compo nents shipped with your...

Page 12: ...ance from your machine clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces Avoid chlorine based solvents such as acetone or brake parts cleaner that may damage painted surfaces Always follow the manufacturer s instruc tions when using any type of cleaning product Clean Up Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used to clean machinery DO NOT use these ...

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Page 14: ...lstock The handle located under the lathe bed can be loosened allowing the tailstock to slide up and down the length of the guide rails or the hand wheel can be loosened allowing the threaded spindle to move back and forth in the tailstock for fine adjustment See Figure 9 Figure 8 Tool rest mounted in bracket 3 The tool rest fits into the tool rack shaft and is tightened in place with a setscrew M...

Page 15: ...he spur center is ejected See Figure 10 Hex Nut Spur Center Motor Housing MT 1 Figure 10 Hex nut installed before inserting spur center We recommend cleaning the spur center taper with mineral spirits Refer to the safe ty warnings on the container of the mineral spirits Failure to clean the mating surfaces may result in separation and an unsafe condition Separation is usually a result of oil or gr...

Page 16: ...little or no vibration or rubbing noises Strange or unusual noises should be inves tigated and corrected before operating the machine further Always disconnect the machine from power when investigating or correcting potential problems 7 Slowly turn the variable speed dial all the way up clockwise then all the way down 8 Turn the machine OFF Never start the lathe with the indexing pin inserted in t...

Page 17: ...t caught in machinery and cause seri ous personal injury Keep loose clothing and long hair away from moving machinery NOTICE If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before We strongly rec ommend that you read books trade maga zines or get formal training before begin ning any projects Regardless of the con tent in this section Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for acciden...

Page 18: ...before tapping the spur center in 5 While supporting the workpiece slide the tail stock close to the end of the workpiece and lock it into place 6 Line up the live center with the workpiece center Turn the handwheel to press the point of the live center into the workpiece 7 Lock the tailstock in place 1 4 Figure 13 Spur center set into wood stock 3 Hold the spindle vertically and support it on a s...

Page 19: ...to the headstock spindle This type of turning is usu ally done with open faced workpieces like bowls If screws cannot be placed in the workpiece then a backing block can be glued to the workpiece and attached to the faceplate with screws Figure 17 Typical faceplate turning operation Faceplate Turning The contact area between the workpiece and the faceplate must be flush with one another Failure to...

Page 20: ...iece of scrap wood that is flat on both sides DD9 769 Figure 18 Correct and incorrect screw types for mounting faceplate to workpiece After turning the workpiece can be sanded as shown in Figure 20 and finished in the same manner before removing it from the lathe Sanding Finishing Figure 20 Typical sanding operation Whenever sanding or finishing move the tool rest holder out of the way to increase...

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Page 22: ...st and pitting Wiping the lathe clean after every use ensures that wood dust isn t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal surfaces Some woodworkers recommend using automo tive paste wax on exposed steel and cast iron surfaces The wax provides a layer of protection Avoid waxes that contain silicone or other synthet ic ingredients These materials can find their way into lumber that s being work...

Page 23: ...G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe 21 SECTION 7 SERVICE Parts Breakdown ...

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Page 27: ...the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as t...

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