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MODEL G0554Z
14" X 40" GEAR-HEAD
FLOOR LATHE
OWNER'S MANuAL
Copyright © MA y, 2009 By g rizzly industri Al, in C., r EVis Ed July, 2010 ( tr)
WARNiNG: NO pORTiON OF THiS MANuAL MAy b E REpRODuc ED iN ANy SHApE
OR FORM WiTHOuT THE WRiTTEN AppROvAL OF GRiZZLy iNDuSTRiAL, iNc.
(For M od Els MA nu FACtur Ed sin CE 1/09) #ts 11209 print Ed in Chin A
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to
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Table of c ontents iNTRODucTiON ............................................... 2 SEcTiON 6: MAiNTENANcE ......................... 50 Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2 schedule ...................................................... 50 Contact info.................................................... 2 Cleaning & protecting .................................. 50 Machine description ...................................... 2 lubrication .....................................
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iNTRODuc TiON Manual Accuracy c ontact info We stand behind our machines. if you have any We are proud to offer this manual with your new service questions, parts requests or general ques- machine! We've made every effort to be exact tions about the machine, please call or write us at with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and the location listed below. photographs of the machine we used when writ- ing this manual. however, sometimes errors do grizzly industrial, inc. happen and
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identification F A g d B h C E J i K l M p n o Q Figure 1. Model g0554z identification. A. headstock (refer to Headstock controls on J. tailstock (refer to Tailstock controls on page 21 for details) page 23 for details) b. spindle Mt#5 K. Carriage rack c. 3-Jaw Chuck L. longitudinal leadscrew D. steady rest M. Feed rod E. 4-Way tool post N. spindle Control rod F. halogen Work light O. Coolant tank Access panel G. Follow rest p. Carriage Controls (refer to carriage controls H. Coolant nozzle on
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Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0554Z 14" X 40" GEAR-HEAD FLOOR LATHE Product Dimensions: Weight............................................................................................................................................................ 2750 lbs. Length/Width/Height..................................................................................................................
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Tailstock Info Tailstock Travel...................................................................................................................................... 4-3/4 in. Tailstock Taper.......................................................................................................................................... MT#3 Tailstock Barrel Diameter...................................................................................................................1-25/32 in. Threading Inf
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression 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. Indicat
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Safety Instructions for Machinery DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. Always APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators disconnect machine from power supply before can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only allow servicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools trained or properly supervised people to use (bits, blades, cutters, etc.). Make sure switch is machine. When machine is not being used, dis- in OFF position before reconnecting to avoid an connect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out unexpect
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Additional Safety for Metal Lathes 1. cLEARiNG cHipS. Metal chips can eas- 7. SpEED RATES. operating the lathe at ily cut bare skin—even through a piece of the wrong speed can cause nearby parts cloth. Avoid clearing chips by hand or with to break or the workpiece to come loose, a rag. use a brush or vacuum to clear metal which could result in them becoming dan- chips. gerous projectiles. large workpieces must be turned at slow speedsAlways use the 2. cHucK KEy SAFETy. A chuck key left
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SEc TiON 2: ciRcuiT REQ uiREMENTS Minimum cord Requirements 220v Single-phase u se a stranded-copper flexible cord that meets the minimum requirements listed below, does Operation not exceed 50 ft., and has an insulation type that starts with "s ." A qualified electrician Must deter- mine the best cord to use in your environment depending on exposure to moisture, heat, and oils. r efer to the power Terminal wiring diagram Serious personal injury could occur if you on page 70 for connecti
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SEc TiON 3: SETup Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards t he following are needed to complete the setup to untrained users. Read process, but are not included with your machine: through this entire manu- al to become familiar with Description Qty the controls and opera- • Additional people .........................At l east 1 tions before starting the • safety g lasses ........................ 1 per person machine! • l ifting Web straps ( r ated 3500 lbs.) .........
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inventory A B t he following is a description of the main com- ponents shipped with your lathe. l ay the compo- nents out to inventory them. E d Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine C the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally we pre-install certain components for shipping purposes. inventory: (Figures 3–4) Qty Figure 3. Model g0554z inventory 1. A. 4-jaw Chuck 8" ........................................... 1 b. Faceplate
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c leanup Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash The unpainted surfaces of your machine are points and can explode coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that or cause fire if used to prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. clean machinery. Avoid using these products This rust preventative has been your machine's to clean machinery. close ally and guardian since it left the factory. If your machine arrived to you free of rust, then be thankful that the rust preventa
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Site c onsiderations Weight Load Physical Environment Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight The physical environment where your machine of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon is operated is important for safe operation and which the machine is placed will bear the weight the longevity of its components. For best results, of the machine, additional equipment that may be operate this machine in a dry environment that is installed on the machine, and the heaviest work- free f
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4. to balance the lifting load, loosen the tailstock placing & lock lever, move the tailstock to the end of the bedway, then lock it in place (see Figure 8). Assembling Lathe The Model G0554Z is a heavy machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not used. To be safe, get assistance and use power equipment rated tailstock lock lever for at least 3500 lbs. to move the shipping crate and machine. Figure 8. tailstock lock lever. To place and assemble your lat
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6. Attach the lifting web straps to the lifting bars and the powered lifting equipment. NOTICE For accurate turning results and to prevent Note: Make sure to position the straps on the cracking or warping of the cast iron bed lifting bars up against the lathe to provide the and ways, the lathe MuST be made level best lifting safety. Also, make sure the straps from side-to-side and from front-to-back. will not put strain on any part of the carriage, leadscrew, or shafts. Re-check the bed
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Mounting to Shop c hecking Gear Oil Floor GEARBOXES MUST you can either bolt your machine to the floor or BE FILLED WITH OIL! use the included foot pads and leveling hard- ware. Because mounting your lathe to the floor with permanent hardware is an optional step and MACHINE MAY NOT BE floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware SHIPPED WITH OIL! is not included. Whichever option you choose, Requires Oil Before Operation it is necessary to first level your machine with a or Warranty W
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To test run the machine: 7. push the emergency stop button in, then twist it clockwise until it pops out. When the 1. Make sure you understand the safety instruc- emergency stop button pops out, the switch tions at the beginning of the manual and that is reset and ready for operation (see Figures the machine is set up properly. 14–15). 2. if a chuck or faceplate is mounted on the spindle, make sure that it is firmly secured and will not come loose during operation (see pages 24 & 29 for d
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9. Verify that the machine is operating cor- 14. to make sure the coolant system is operat- rectly by moving the spindle lever down (see ing correctly, point the coolant nozzle down Figure 13). toward the splash pan, then use the coolant switch and nozzle valve lever to start the flow —When operating correctly, the machine of coolant. runs smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises. 15. turn the coolant system OFF, then begin spindle rotation. — investigate and correct strange o
