Model G9972Z (Mfd. Since 03/20)
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Carriage
K. Follow Rest: Follows the movement of the
carriage and provides support for long, slen-
der stock to prevent workpiece flexing from
the pressure of the cutting tool.
L. 4-Way Tool Post Lock Lever: Secures the
cutting tools in the tool post.
M. Compound Slide Handwheel: Moves the
compound slide and tooling toward or away
from the workpiece.
N. Thread Dial: Shows when to engage the
half-nut during inch threading operations.
O. Half-Nut Lever: Opens and closes the half-
nut on the longitudinal leadscrew, which
engages the carriage power feed for thread-
ing.
P. Power Feed Lever: Configures the apron
gears for powered carriage movement. Move
the lever up to engage the power feed and
down to disengage.
NOTICE
NEVER attempt to engage the carriage
power feed (lever up) and the half-nut (lever
down) at the same time, and NEVER force
these levers. Always disengage the half-nut
(lever up) before moving the power feed
lever up. Otherwise, severe damage to the
lathe could occur.
Q. Carriage Handwheel: Moves the carriage
along the bedway.
R. Cross Slide Handwheel: Move the cross
slide and tooling in a path perpendicular to
the workpiece.
S. Compound Slide Lock Nuts: Secures the
rotational position of the compound slide
Figure 4. Carriage controls and components.
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