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MODEL G0838

16" X 24" VARIABLE-SPEED

WOOD LATHE

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 10/17)

COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2018 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

 OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

#BL19452 PRINTED IN CHINA

V1.05.18

Summary of Contents for G0838

Page 1: ... S MANUAL For models manufactured since 10 17 COPYRIGHT MAY 2018 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC BL19452 PRINTED IN CHINA V1 05 18 ...

Page 2: ...ng grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 3: ...21 Adjusting Headstock 21 Adjusting Tailstock 22 Adjusting Tool Rest 22 Installing Removing Headstock Center 23 Installing Removing Tailstock Center 24 Installing Faceplate 25 Changing Speed Ranges 26 Indexing 28 Spindle Turning 28 Faceplate Turning 30 Outboard Turning 32 Sanding Finishing 32 Selecting Turning Tools 33 SECTION 5 ACCESSORIES 34 SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE 36 Schedule 36 Cleaning Protecti...

Page 4: ...p Before calling make sure you write down the Manufacture Date and Serial Number from the machine ID label see below This information is required for us to provide proper tech support and it helps us determine if updated documenta tion is available for your machine Manufacture Date Serial Number Manual Accuracy We stand behind our machines If you have ques tions or need help contact us with the in...

Page 5: ...Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Lathe a Wear eye protection b Do not wear gloves necktie or loose clothing c Tighten all locks before operating d Rotate workpiece by hand before applying power e Rough out workpiece before installing on faceplate f Do not mount split workpiece or one containing knot g Use lowest speed when starting new workpiece Spindle Direction Switch Tool Rest Ta...

Page 6: ...Button When pressed cuts power to motor and con trol panel To reset press front tab lift switch cover and press green ON button Cover must be unlatched for machine to run Figure 1 Headstock controls F A E E Belt Tension Lever Increases decreases amount of tension on belt F Belt Tension Lock Handle Locks belt ten sion lever in place G Tailstock Lock Lever Secures tailstock in position along bed H T...

Page 7: ...x Height 45 x 23 x 21 in Electrical Power Requirement 220V Single Phase 60Hz Full Load Current Rating 12A Minimum Circuit Size 15A Connection Type Cord Plug Power Cord Included Yes Power Cord Length 6 ft Power Cord Gauge 14 AWG Plug Included Yes Included Plug Type NEMA 6 15 Switch Type ON OFF Push Button w Safety Cover Inverter VFD Type Delta VFD M Inverter VFD Size 2 HP Motors Main Horsepower 2 H...

Page 8: ...nformation Tool Rest Width 12 in Tool Rest Post Diameter 1 in Tool Rest Post Length 2 1 8 in Tool Rest Base Height 2 1 4 in Tailstock Information Tailstock Taper MT 2 Type of Included Tailstock Center Live Construction Bed Cast Iron Frame Cast Iron Stand Cast Iron Base Cast Iron Headstock Cast Iron Tailstock Cast Iron Paint Type Finish Enamel Other Related Information Bed Width 6 in Faceplate Size...

Page 9: ...proof DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use machinery in areas that are wet cluttered or have poor lighting Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED Full mental alertness is required for safe operation of machin ery Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol when tired or when distracted For Your Own Safety Read Instruct...

Page 10: ... moving parts or flying debris Make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly BEFORE operating machine FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed NEVER STAND ON MACHINE Serious injury may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted STABLE MACHINE Unexpected movement dur i...

Page 11: ...ting workpiece to stop on its own Never put hands or another object on workpiece to stop it SAFELY MEASURE WORKPIECE Only mea sure mounted workpiece after it has completely stopped Trying to measure a spinning workpiece increases entanglement risk SANDING POLISHING To reduce entanglement risk remove tool rest before sanding Never completely wrap sandpaper around workpiece VERIFY WORKPIECE INTEGRIT...

Page 12: ... or fire may result especially if connected to an undersized circuit To reduce the risk of these hazards avoid over loading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the specified circuit requirements For your own safety and protection of property consult an electrician if you are unsure about wiring practices or electrical codes in your area N...

Page 13: ... extension cord used with this machine must be in good condition and contain a ground wire and matching plug receptacle Additionally it must meet the following size requirements Minimum Gauge Size 14 AWG Maximum Length Shorter is Better 50 ft Figure 4 Typical 6 15 plug and receptacle Grounding Prong Current Carrying Prongs 6 15 PLUG GROUNDED 6 15 RECEPTACLE Grounding Requirements This machine MUST...

Page 14: ...he machine and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or the shipping agent You MUST have the original pack aging to file a freight claim It is also extremely helpful if you need to return your machine later Unpacking SUFFOCATION HAZARD Keep children and pets away from plastic bags or packing materials shipped with this machine Discard immediately This machine presents serious injury hazards to ...

Page 15: ...a nut or a washer we will gladly replace them or for the sake of expediency replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store Inventory Figures 5 7 Qty A Lathe Assembly Headstock mounted 1 Tool Rest Base mounted 1 Tailstock mounted 1 Faceplate 6 installed 1 B Stand Legs 2 C Machine Feet w Hex Nuts 4 D Tool Holder 1 E Knockout Tool 1 F Spur Center MT 2 1 G Live Center MT 2 1 H Indexing Pin ...

Page 16: ... 14 Model G0838 Mfd Since 10 17 Hardware Recognition Chart USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS 5mm 5mm Flat Head Cap Screw ...

Page 17: ...onal Basic steps for removing rust preventative 1 Put on safety glasses 2 Coat the rust preventative with a liberal amount of cleaner degreaser then let it soak for 5 10 minutes 3 Wipe off the surfaces If your cleaner degreas er is effective the rust preventative will wipe off easily If you have a plastic paint scraper scrape off as much as you can first then wipe off the rest with the rag 4 Repea...

Page 18: ...rated is important for safe operation and lon gevity of machine components For best results operate this machine in a dry environment that is free from excessive moisture hazardous chemi cals airborne abrasives or extreme conditions Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are generally those where the ambient temperature range exceeds 41 104 F the relative humidity range exceeds 20 95 non co...

Page 19: ...To ensure the assembly process goes smoothly first clean any parts that are cov ered or coated in heavy duty rust preventative if applicable 37 4 If bolting lathe to floor skip to Step 7 Otherwise move tailstock tool rest assem bly and headstock to one end of lathe bed way refer to Operations beginning on Page 20 5 Use assistants to lift one end of lathe onto sup port blocks and stabilize lathe in...

Page 20: ... anytime local codes apply you MUST follow the anchoring methodology specified by the code Machine Base Concrete Lag Screw Lag Shield Anchor Flat Washer Drilled Hole Figure 15 Popular method for anchoring machinery to a concrete floor Anchoring to Concrete Floors Anchoring to Floor Anchoring machinery to the floor prevents tipping or shifting and reduces vibration that may occur during operation r...

Page 21: ... start Emergency Stop button safety feature is working correctly Test run is complete If machine does start with Emergency Stop button pushed in immediately dis connect power to machine Emergency Stop button safety feature is not working correctly This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular operations Call Tech Support for help DO NOT start machine until all preceding set...

Page 22: ...tion the operator does the following 1 Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit able for turning No extreme bows knots or cracks should exist 2 Prepares and trims up workpiece with a bandsaw or table saw to make it roughly concentric 3 Installs workpiece between centers or attach es it to faceplate or chuck 4 Adjusts tool rest according to type of operation and sets minimum clearance between wor...

Page 23: ...eces are not safe to turn or may require modification before they are safe to turn Before turning inspect all workpieces for the following Workpiece Type This machine is intended for turning natural wood products Never attempt to turn any composite wood materials plastics metal stone or rubber workpieces turning these materials can lead to machine damage or severe injury Foreign Objects Nails stap...

Page 24: ... support where the cutting occurs and minimizes leverage reducing the risk of injury if a catch occurs Many woodturners typically set the height of the tool rest 1 8 above or below the centerline of the workpiece depending on their height the type of tool they re using and the type of operation they re performing As a rule of thumb For most spindle turning operations the cutting tool should contac...

Page 25: ...Tighten tool rest lock handle to secure tool rest in position Always operate lathe with tool rest assem bly firmly locked in position Otherwise serious personal injury may occur by tool being pulled from operator s hands Tool Rest Tool Rest Lock Handle Tool Rest Base Lock Lever Headstock Center Installing Removing Headstock Center The included spur center installs in the headstock spindle with an ...

Page 26: ...o the tailstock quill with an MT 2 tapered fit 2 Make sure mating surfaces of center and quill are free of debris and oily substances before inserting center to ensure a good fit and reduce runout 3 Firmly insert tapered end of center into tailstock quill as shown in Figure 22 4 Make sure center is securely installed by attempting to pull it out by hand a properly installed center will not pull ou...

Page 27: ...Quill lock handle aligned with quill keyway center not shown for clarity Quill Lock Handle Quill Keyway 5 Make sure center of quill lock handle is aligned with quill keyway to ensure tailstock center and quill will not freely rotate under load see Figure 23 Installing Faceplate These instructions cover removing and installing the faceplate To mount a workpiece to your face plate refer to Faceplate...

Page 28: ...M POWER 2 Insert included indexing pin into an indexing hole see Figure 24 and rotate spindle until pin engages to prevent spindle from turning 3 Thread faceplate clockwise onto spindle shaft until secure against shoulder on spindle shaft 4 Tighten secure 2 set screws on faceplate see Figure 24 on Page 25 Figure 25 Removing faceplate 4 Turn faceplate counterclockwise see Figure 25 until it is remo...

Page 29: ...te pressure is applied to belt mid way between upper and lower pulley as shown in Figure 31 8 Close and secure belt access cover Figure 30 Speed range belt positions Spindle Motor B A A High Range 150 2900 RPM B Low Range 100 1300 RPM To change speed ranges 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Open front belt access cover as shown in Figure 28 Figure 31 Testing for 1 8 belt deflection Pulley Deflecti...

Page 30: ...chine without proper pro tective gear Always wear safety glasses a face shield and a respirator when operating this machine Tools Needed Qty Precision Ruler 1 Wood Mallet 1 Drill Bit 1 4 1 Tablesaw Bandsaw 1 Indexing on a lathe is typically used for workpiece layout and other auxiliary operations that require equal distances around the workpiece circumfer ence such as clock faces or inlays By inse...

Page 31: ...f workpiece with a wood mallet to embed it at least 1 4 into workpiece as shown in Figure 37 Figure 37 Spur center properly embedded 7 With workpiece still attached insert spur cen ter into headstock spindle refer to Installing Removing Headstock Center on Page 23 for additional instructions Note Use tool rest to support opposite end of workpiece so that workpiece and spur center do not separate d...

Page 32: ... tool rest the ENTIRE time that it is in contact with the workpiece Learn the correct techniques for each tool you will use If you are unsure about how to use the lathe tools read books or magazines about lathe techniques and seek training from experienced and knowledgeable lathe users Eye injuries or respiratory problems can occur while operating this machine Wear personal protective equipment to...

Page 33: ...ing block 1 Make backing block from a suitable size piece of scrap wood Note Faces of backing block must be flat and parallel with each other or uneven surfaces will cause workpiece to spin eccentrically causing unnecessary vibration and runout It is best to mount backing block to faceplate and turn other surface flat prior to mounting 2 Locate and mark center of workpiece and backing block 3 Dril...

Page 34: ... underneath assemblies then lifting them from lathe bed 3 Loosen headstock then move it all the way to tail end of lathe bed as shown in Figure 41 When outboard turning ALWAYS use a floor mounted tool rest and keep tool in contact with rest during all turning opera tions Failure to do so could cause tool to be pulled out of operator s control and ejected at high speed 4 Re tighten headstock to bed...

Page 35: ... with one side higher than the other usually at an angle of 20 40 Figure 44 Example of a skew chisel Scrapers Typically used where access for other tools is limited such as hollowing oper ations This is a flat double ground tool that comes in a variety of profiles round nose spear point square nose etc to match many different contours Figure 45 Example of a round nose scraper Parting Tools Used fo...

Page 36: ...gouge and 1 8 parting tool Also includes a fitted aluminum case Figure 48 Model D3788 Shop Fox 5 Pc Chisel Set Swan Neck Figure 47 Model T28372 Bed Tool Post Extension for G0838 T28372 Bed Tool Post Extension for G0838 For increased bowl turning capacity this Bed Tool Post Extension kit provides an incredible 28 swing over the bed extension The extension can also be mounted to the end of the lathe...

Page 37: ... quality and convenience this Live Center Set offers seven interchangeable tips High quality needle bearings prolong tool life and special tool steel body and tips are precision ground Supplied in box Morse Taper 2 Figure 51 Model G1069 Live Center T25535 The New Turning Wood with Richard Raffan For over 20 years woodturners have been turn ing to Richard Raffan for expert advice and inspiration Re...

Page 38: ... To maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine operation if you ever observe any of the items below shut down the machine immediately and fix the problem before continuing operations Loose faceplate or mounting bolts Damaged center or tooling Worn or damaged wires Loose machine components Any other unsafe condition Daily Clean off dust buildup Clean and lubricate lathe bed spindle and quill ...

Page 39: ...r controller box replace if at fault 9 Test replace if at fault 10 Test repair replace Machine stalls or is underpowered 1 Machine undersized for task 2 Workpiece material not suitable for machine 3 Feed rate cutting speed too fast 4 Variable speed potentiometer at fault 5 Belt slipping 6 Motor bearings at fault 7 Pulley slipping on shaft 8 Motor at fault 1 Use sharp chisels reduce feed rate depth...

Page 40: ... 9 Replace belt Page 39 10 Test by rotating shaft rotational grinding loose shaft requires bearing replacement Chisel grabs or digs into workpiece 1 Wrong chisel tool being used 2 Chisel tool is too dull 3 Tool rest height not set correctly 4 Tool rest is set too far from workpiece 1 Use correct chisel tool 2 Sharpen or replace chisel tool 3 Correct tool rest height Page 22 4 Move tool rest closer...

Page 41: ...rectly tensioned when there is approximately 1 8 deflection when pushed as shown in Figure 55 If there is more than 1 8 deflection repeat the tensioning procedure until it is correct If tension cannot be achieved replace belt 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Open front belt access cover see Figure 54 3 Loosen belt tension lock handle see Figure 54 4 Use belt tension lever see Figure 54 to lift mo...

Page 42: ...Needed Qty Hex Wrench 3mm 1 To align motor and spindle pulleys 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Open belt access cover 3 Loosen 2 set screws on motor pulley see Figure 56 4 Slide motor pulley into alignment with spindle pulley Note When pulleys are properly aligned there should be no unusual or pulsing sounds coming from the belt 5 Tighten set screws and close belt access cover Aligning Pulleys F...

Page 43: ...nt at the time of printing but may not match your machine If you find this to be the case use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box CAPACITORS INVERTERS Some capacitors and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from the power source To reduce the risk of being shocked wait at least this long before working on capacitors EXPERIENCING DIF...

Page 44: ...3 Hot Hot Ground 6 15 Plug 220V 220 VAC G 23 24 14 13 Speed Sensor Delta VFD015M21A ON OFF Switch KEDU KJD 17B Ground Ground Electrical Box Rear of Machine W2 U2 V2 U1 V1 W1 GND GND Inverter RPM Display Motor RA RB RC Control Panel Front of Machine L ZH A 7 8 4 3 12 11 KEDU ZH A R ZH A FWD REV Switch 6 2 10 5 1 9 Speed Control Wiring Diagram ...

Page 45: ...Model G0838 Mfd Since 10 17 43 READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 41 Figure 57 Inverter box and motor junction box locations Figure 58 RPM readout display board and control panel wiring Wiring Components ...

Page 46: ...89 91 92 93 94 95 96 98 39 38 34 90 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 35 14 14 24 24 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 60 61 62 21 40 62 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 62 22 22 61 78 75 41 1 41 2 41 3 98 71 118 119 120 121 41 4 41 5 G0838 Main Breakdown SECTION 9 PARTS We do our best to stock replacement parts when possible but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown are available for purchase ...

Page 47: ...0838074 LIVE CENTER MT2 25 P0838025 RPM SENSOR 75 P0838075 RUBBER HANDLE TUBE 26 P0838026 RPM SENSOR BRACKET 76 P0838076 TAILSTOCK LOCK LEVER 27 P0838027 HEX NUT M12 1 75 77 P0838077 THREADED STUD M8 1 25 X 64 28 P0838028 SPINDLE PULLEY 78 P0838078 TAILSTOCK CLAMP BOLT 29 P0838029 MOTOR PULLEY 86 P0838086 CAP SCREW M10 1 5 X 35 30 P0838030 V BELT 450J6 87 P0838087 LOCK WASHER 10MM 31 P0838031 SPAN...

Page 48: ... Spindle Taper MT 2 Spindle Thread Size 1 x 8 TPI Weight 322 lbs Date Mfd for Grizzly in China S N NOTICE Always turn spindle direction switch to F or R before pushing Start button IMPACT INJURY HAZARD Improperly supported or positioned cutting tools can catch on workpiece ejecting tool from your hands with great force To reduce this risk always ensure tool rest is properly positioned for each typ...

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Page 51: ... shall be tried in 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 o...

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