Grizzly G0554 Lathe User Manual


 
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G0554 Gear-Head Floor Lathe
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.
Operation Safety
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC-
O
MMEND that you read books, trade maga-
z
ines, or get formal training before begin-
n
ing any projects. Regardless of the con-
t
ent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
General
The Model G0554 will perform many types of
operations that are beyond the scope of this man-
ual. Many of these operations can be dangerous
or
deadly if performed incorrectly.
The instructions in this section are written with
the understanding that the operator has the
necessary knowledge and skills to operate this
machine. If
at any time you are experiencing
difficulties performing any operation, stop
using the machine!
If
you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly
recommend
that you read books, trade articles,
or seek training from an experienced lathe opera-
tor before
performing any unfamiliar operations.
Above all, your safety should come first!
Three-Jaw Direct
Mount Scroll Chuck
Three-jaw scroll chucks feature hardened steel
jaws that
self-center the workpiece within 0.002"-
0.003". These jaws are reversible for machining
larger workpieces. The 3-jaw direct mount scroll
c
huck featured in these instructions have three
cam-lock studs that hold the chuck t
ight to the
spindle nose.
To remove or mount your three-jaw direct
mount scroll chuck, you will need the follow-
i
ng tools:
Chuck Key
Dead Blow Hammer
A Chuck Cradle or a piece of plywood large
enough to span the bedways and support the
weight of the chuck
Breaker Bar (optional)