Grizzly G8689, Owner'S Manual

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G8689 Mini Mill (Mfg. 8/06+)
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Mounting to
Workbench
The Model G8689 should be bolted to a work-
bench to provide maximum rigidity and safety.
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Hex Bolts
3
⁄
8
-16 x (length needed)......................4
Flat Washers
3
⁄
8
" .................................................8
Hex Nuts
3
⁄
8
"-16 ..................................................4
Tools Needed: Qty
9
⁄
16
" Wrench or Socket ....................................... 1
Drill with
3
⁄
8
" Bit .................................................. 1
To mount the mini mill to the workbench:
1. Determine the best position for the mill on the
workbench.
Note: For the best performance, make sure
the cross feed and the longitudinal hand-
wheels extend out beyond the edge of the
table surface. This will allow unrestricted
handwheel operation.
2. Mark your hole locations using the mounting
holes in the base as a guide.
3. Drill the holes needed in the workbench.
4. Place a precision level on the mill table and
shim the mill until it is level side to side and
front to back.
5. Mount the mill to the workbench using four
3
⁄
8
"-16 carriage bolts with washers and hex
nuts.
The handwheels on the Model G8689 come
installed, you will only need to install the handwheel
handles.
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Handwheel Handles .......................................... 2
Tools Needed: Qty
Flat Head Screwdriver ....................................... 1
To attach the handles to the handwheels:
1. Using the screwdriver, screw the thread of
the handles into the cross feed and longitudi-
nal handwheels.
Installing Handwheel
Handles