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MODEL G5979

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...ODEL G5979 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT FEBRUARY 2002 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 PRINTED IN CHINA ...

Page 2: ...als are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially des...

Page 3: ...ONSIDERATIONS 10 4 ASSEMBLY BEGINNING ASSEMBLY 11 STAND 11 LATHE TO STAND 12 FLOOR MOUNTING 12 HEADSTOCK LOCK 13 SPUR CENTER 13 FACEPLATE 14 EXTENSION BED 14 5 ADJUSTMENTS HEADSTOCK 15 TAILSTOCK 15 TOOL REST 16 6 OPERATIONS TEST RUN 17 SPEED SELECTOR 17 SPINDLE TURNING 18 FACEPLATE TURNING 19 TOOL REST 19 7 MAINTENANCE GENERAL 20 RUST 20 LUBRICATION 20 V BELT 20 DUST CHIP REMOVAL 20 8 CLOSURE 21 M...

Page 4: ...ogression of symbols is described below Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures NOTICE Safety Instructions For Power Tools 5 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area 6 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing start...

Page 5: ... 12 12 17 20 12 12 10 21 30 10 10 No Safety Instructions For Power Tools 16 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION AL STARTING On machines with magnet ic contact starting switches there is a risk of starting if the machine is bumped or jarred Always disconnect from power source before adjusting or servicing Make sure switch is in OFF position before reconnecting 17 MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN KICKBACK THE ...

Page 6: ...D which is appropriate for the type of work Allow the lathe to gain its full speed before using 7 ALWAYS INSPECT THE CONDITION of the materials you are turning Do not turn pieces with knots splits and other potential ly dangerous conditions 8 KEEP LATHE TOOLS PROPERLY SHARPENED and hold firmly in the proper position when turning 9 NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE WITH DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Maintain your la...

Page 7: ...et and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded Under no cir cumstances should the grounding pin from any three pronged plug be removed Serious injury may occur In the event of an electrical short grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing electric current a path of least resistance This tool is equipped with a power cord having an equipment grounding conductor as shown ...

Page 8: ...you have any comments regard ing this manual please write to us at the address below Grizzly Industrial Inc C O Technical Documentation P O Box 2069 Bellingham WA 98227 2069 Most importantly we stand behind our machines If you have any service questions or parts requests please call or write us at the location listed below Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy PA 17756 Phone 570 5...

Page 9: ...carefully packed carton If you discover the machine is damaged after you ve signed for delivery immediately call Customer Service for advice When you are completely satisfied with the con dition of your shipment you should inventory its parts in the next section The G5979 represents a load of 190 pounds Seek assistance before beginning assembly Some metal parts may have sharp edges on them after t...

Page 10: ...ong Leg Supports 2 Top Leg Plates 2 4 Faceplate Live Center Spur Center Lock Handle Headstock Lock Handle w Spring and Cap Screw 3 4 6 and 8mm Allen Wrenches Push Rod 32mm Open End Wrench 2 Hardware Bag M8 1 25 x 10 Carriage Bolts 24 M8 1 25 Hex Bolts 32 M8 Flat Washer 24 M8 1 25 x 35 Cap Screws 8 M8 Lock Washers 8 M10 1 5 x 25 Cap Screws 2 M10 Lock Washers 2 In the event that any nonproprietary p...

Page 11: ...3 LINES ARE 1MM APART LINES ARE 1 16 INCH APART 5 8 W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 9 16 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 1 2 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 12mm W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 10mm W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 7 16 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 8mm W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 3 8 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 5 16 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 1 4 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 10 W A S H E R DIA M E T E R 4mm W A S H E R DIA M E T E ...

Page 12: ...ufficient to carry the weight of the Model G5979 If you question the strength of your floor you can opt to reinforce it Ensure that the stand or bench you use with the Model G5979 is capable of supporting the machine WORKING CLEARANCES Working clearances can be thought of as the dis tances between machines and obstacles that allow safe operation of every machine without lim itation Consider existi...

Page 13: ...eg assemblies using the 1 4 20 x 3 8 carriage bolts 1 4 flat washers and 1 4 nuts 4 Attach the two short horizontal supports to each of the vertical leg assemblies using the 1 4 20 x 3 8 carriage bolts 1 4 flat washers and 1 4 nuts 5 Place the stand on a level surface and tight en all the nuts using a 14mm wrench Stand Figure 4 Stand assembled Disconnect power to the machine when perform ing any m...

Page 14: ... possibility of the lathe becoming unbalanced and tipping over The lathe will also produced better results because there will be less vibration from the machine To mount the lathe to the floor Wooden Floor Use 1 4 lag screws with flat washers Be certain the floor is stable and level Drill pilot holes into the floor and be careful not to tighten the lag bolts too much or the hole may become strippe...

Page 15: ... allowing you to reposition the lever handle out of the way To release the lock handle push it in and turn counterclock wise Headstock Lock Figure 7 Attaching the headstock lock handle 2 Press it into the headstock spindle To remove the spur center 1 Insert the push out rod into the headstock spindle hole opposite the end of the spur cen ter 2 A firm push should release the spur center You may hav...

Page 16: ...d spindle Be sure to secure the face plate tightly with two wrenches Faceplate Figure 10 Attaching the faceplate The extension bed mounts to the left hand side of the main lathe bed To attach the extension bed 1 Align the mounting holes of the extension bed and the main lathe bed 2 Using the M10 1 5 x 25 cap screws and M10 lock washers attach the extension bed 3 Be sure to securely tighten the cap...

Page 17: ...setting The headstock will be fixed into posi tion when it clicks into one of the 5 preset positions 3 Tighten the lock handle that was loosened in the first step Do not attempt to lock the headstock into a position other than the 5 presets Headstock Figure 12 Adjusting headstock The tailstock can be moved along the length of the lathe bed The tailstock barrel holds the live center which can be ad...

Page 18: ...he bed loosen the lock lever and slide into the desired position Retighten the lock lever 2 When using the extension arm make the necessary adjustments using the lock levers and adjusting the extension arm Re tighten the lock levers 3 Make sure there is adequate clearance between the workpiece and the tool rest Test by hand turning the workpiece before turning the lathe on Barrel Lock Handle Tails...

Page 19: ...t R P M The lathe must be ON to adjust the speed therefore be sure to set the speed to the lowest R P M before turning OFF the machine Figure 16 Adjusting spindle speed Remember to choose the correct speed for your particular turning project As a gener al rule the larger the workpiece diameter the slower the speed Always start and stop at the slowest speed The speed control lever can be turned to ...

Page 20: ... of the workpiece While supporting the workpiece slide the tail stock close to the end of the workpiece and lock it into place 4 Line up the live center with the center mark on the other end of the workpiece Turn the handwheel to press the point of the live cen ter into the workpiece 5 Lock the tailstock in place Spindle Turning D If measurement D is greater than 2 cut off the corners of the wood ...

Page 21: ...tate the headstock to the 60 or 90 positions discussed further in Adjustments section But if your pro ject does not extend below the lathe extension bed it is safest to rotate the headstock 180 so the project will rotate over the extension bed This allows the operator to stand directly in front of the project and allows use of the tool rest without the extension arm thus eliminating undue flexing ...

Page 22: ...or the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary 1 Loose mounting bolts 2 Worn switch 3 Worn or damaged cords and plugs 4 Damaged V belt 5 Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine General Dust Chip Removal Saw dust and wood chips allowed to sit on cast iron surfaces can trap moisture and cause rust Regularly wipe or blow sawdust and chip buildup of o...

Page 23: ...Department listed in Section 3 Introduction Additional information sources are necessary to realize the full potential of this machine Trade journals woodworking magazines and your local library are good places to start SECTION 8 CLOSURE The Model G5979 was specifically designed for wood turning operations DO NOT MOD IFY AND OR USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE Modifications or improper use o...

Page 24: ...8 T P I Tailstock MT 2 Spindle MT 2 Range Of Speeds 10 580 2850 R P M Swing 12 Distance Between Centers 351 2 Swing Over Tool Rest 9 Swivel Head Stops 90 and 180 Motor Type TEFC Capacitor Start Induction Horsepower 1 2 H P Phase Cycle Single 60 Hz Voltage 110V Amperage 4A R P M 1720 Bearings Sealed and Permanently Lubricated Accessories Tool Rest Live Rolling Center Spur Center Face Plate Extensio...

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Page 27: ... ASSEMBLY 36 P5979036 TOOL REST 37 P5979037 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 38 P5979038 EXTENSION TOOL REST Ref Part Description 39 P5979039 TOOL REST BODY 40 P5979040 ECCENTRIC ROD 41 PR08M EXT RETAINING RING 19MM 42 P5979042 SPECIAL SCREW 43 P5979043 CLAMP 44A P5979044A HEX NUT M18 2 5 45 P5979045 CENTER 46 P5979046 TAIL SPINDLE 47 P5979047 TAILSTOCK SCREW 48 P5979048 TAILSTOCK 48 1 PPSS25M SET SCREW M6 1 X 20 ...

Page 28: ...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 spe cial 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...

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