Model g8688 (Mfg. 3/09+)
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Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
sEcTION 4: OpErATIONs
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 accidents caused by
lack of training.
speed & power
controls
it is important to know all of the controls on the
g8688 before operation. use
figures 11 & 12 as
a guide.
figure 11. power controls and features.
a
B
C
d
A. vArIAbLE spEED cONTrOL DIAL:
Controls the spindle speed range from 0-
2500 rpMs.
b. fuse socket: houses a 5 amp system fuse.
c. fOrwArD/Off/rEvErsE
Toggle:
Changes spindle direction from clockwise/
neutral/counter-clockwise. do not change
direction while lathe is running.
D. EMErGENcy sTOp button: Shuts off
power to the motor when closed as shown.
NOTICE
DO NOT vOID yOur wArrANTy! DO NOT
change spindle or leadscrew direction when
lathe is running! Damage to your lathe will
occur!
