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MODEL G0657/G0658
BENCHTOP LATHE
OWNER'S MANuAL
G0657
G0658
Copyright © February, 2008 by g rizzly industrial, in C.
WARNiNG: NO PORTiON Of THiS MANuAL MAy BE REPRODuCED iN ANy SHAPE
OR fORM WiTHOuT THE WRiTTEN APPROvAL Of G Rizz Ly iNDuSTRiAL, iNC.
#Jb10401 printed in China
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Table of Contents iNTRODuCTiON ................................................................................................................................. 2 Foreword ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Contact info .................................................................................................................................. 2 Functional overview .....................
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iNTRODuCTiON f oreword f unctional Overview a wood lathe is used to turn wood stock. t he We are proud to offer the g 0657/g 0658 benchtop primary components of the wood lathe are the l athe. this machine is part of a growing grizzly headstock, the tailstock, and the tool rest. family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this For most turning procedures, a round or nearly- manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, round workpiece is clamp
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G0657/G0658 identification C b a h i d e J F g K l M u t Q s r p n o V figure 1. Model g0657/g0658 identification. A. spindle handwheel L. outboard tool rest Mount (g0658 only) B. headstock M. digital speed display C. Faceplate N. speed Control dial D. spur Center O. on/oFF switch w/disabling Key E. tool rest P. belt tension lever f. tool rest lock handle Q. belt tension lock handle G. tool rest base release lever R. tool rest base H. live Center S. Motor i. Quill lock handle T. lathe bed J. Qui
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Additional Safety for Wood Lathes 9. OPERATiNG DAMAGED LATHE. never 1. KEEPiNG GuARDS iN PLACE. Make sure operate the lathe with damaged or worn all guards are in place and that the lathe sits parts. on a flat, stable surface. 10. ADJuSTMENTS/MAiNTENANCE. Make 2. EyE/fACE PROTECTiON. always wear a sure your wood lathe is turned OFF, dis- face shield when operating the lathe. connected from its power source, and all moving parts have come to a complete stop 3. RESPiRATORy PROTECTiON. al
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SECTiON 2: CiRCuiT REQuiREMENTS 110v Operation Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is not grounded correctly or if your electrical configu- Serious personal injury could occur if you ration does not comply connect the machine to the power source with local and state codes. before you have completed the set up pro- Ensure compliance by cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the checking with a qualified power source until instructed to do so. electrician! Amperage Draw t he
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SECTiON 3: SETuP Setup Safety inventory Box Contents: (f igure 3) Qty A. benchtop lathe (not shown) ..................... 1 B. Knockout bar .............................................. 1 This machine presents C. safety glasses ........................................... 1 serious injury hazards D. spur Center Mt#2 ...................................... 1 to untrained users. Read E. live Center Mt#2 ....................................... 1 through this entire manu- f. hex Wrenches 2.5, 3, 6
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Clean up Site Considerations t he unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy Workbench Load oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. r emove r efer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight this protective coating with a solvent cleaner and footprint specifications of your machine. or degreaser shown in f igure 5. For thorough some workbenches may require additional rein - cleaning, some parts must be removed. f or opti- forcement to support both the machine and the mum performance from yo
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another option for mounting is a "d irect Mount" Mounting where the machine is simply secured to the work- bench with a lag screw. once you have confirmed that your machine is running properly, you may decide to mount it to a workbench. simply remove the adjustable feet and mount it through the holes in the base. the strongest mounting option is a "through Mount" where holes are drilled all the way through the workbench, and hex bolts, washers, and hex nuts are used to secure the drill
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To install the outboard turning attachment Setup (Model G0658 only): 1. insert one of the lock handles through the before use, the tool rest must be moved out of its upper slot in the outboard turning attachment, shipping position and centers must be inserted. as shown in figure 10. For the Model g 0658, installing the outboard turn- ing attachment is an optional step. lock handle To prepare the lathe: 1. loosen the release lever and rotate the tool rest base away from the lathe bed. 2. l
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5. turn the machine OFF. Test Run 6. remove the switch disabling key, as shown in figure 12. once the setup is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular operation. the test run consists of verifying the following: 1) the motor powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the safety disabling mechanism on the switch works correctly. if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop using the machine im
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SECTiON 4: OPERATiONS Operation Safety Basic Controls u se the descriptions and figures below to become familiar with the basic controls of your lathe. Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without Lathe ON/Off Switch: t urns power on /o FF to proper protective gear. Always wear a face the lathe motor, which rotates the spindle. shield, respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine. Speed Adjust Knob: adjusts the speed of the spindle wi
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Tool Rest: provides a stable resting position for Quill Handwheel: Moves the quill in and out to turning tools. allow the clamping or releasing of the workpiece. Tool Rest Lock Handle: l ocks the tool rest in Quill Lock Handle: l ocks the quill in place to position relative to the tool rest base. prevent loosening during operation of the lathe. Base Release Lever: r eleases the tool rest base Tailstock Release Lever: r eleases the tailstock and allows it to be repositioned along the lathe to
