Grizzly G0554, Owner'S Manual

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g0554 gear-head Floor lathe
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symptom possible Cause possible solution
Carriage hard to
move. 1. Carriage lock is tightened down.
2. Chips have loaded up on bedways.
3. Bedways are dry and in need of lubrication.
4. longitudinal stops are interfering.
5. gibs are too tight.
1. Check to make sure table locks are fully released.
2. Frequently clean away chips that load up during
turning operations.
3. lubricate bedways and handles.
4. Check to make sure that stops are floating and not
hitting the center stop.
5. loosen gib screw(s) slightly.
gear change
levers will not
shift into position. 1. gears not aligned in headstock. 1. rotate spindle by hand until gear falls into place.
loud, repetitious
noise coming
from machine. 1. gears not aligned in headstock or no back-
lash.
2. Broken gear or bad bearing.
3. Workpiece is hitting stationary object.
1. Adjust gears and establish backlash.
2. replace broken gear or bearing.
3. stop lathe immediately and correct interference
problem.
tailstock quill will
not feed out of
tailstock. 1. Quill lock knob is tightened down. 1. turn knob counterclockwise.
unplug your machine dur-
ing all service procedures!
ignoring this warning may
lead to serious personal
injury.
Operation and Work Results