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Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
Setting Power Feed Rate
The feed-rate chart displays the settings for the
headstock feed controls for feed rates.
Using the controls on the lathe, follow along with
the example below to better understand how to
set the lathe for the desired power feed rate.
3. Position the gears in the correct position
(refer to Power Feed Configuration on the
next page for details).
4. Position the quick change gearbox G Dial at
7, E lever at 2, and the F lever to the left,
as shown in Figure 77. If necessary, rock
the spindle back and forth to help mesh the
gears.
5. Move the leadscrew feed rod selection lever
down.
The carriage is now set up for a power feed
rate of 0.0077 in./rev.
Figure 77. Quick-change lever and dials
positioned for 0.0077 in./rev.
F
Lever
G
Dial
G
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
1
1
1
2
3
4
mm
˶
E
Lever
3 2 1
Selection Lever
Feed Rod (DOWN)
Leadscrew (UP)
Figure 78. Lever and dial settings for
0.0077 in./rev.
F Lever
E Lever
G Dial
Selection
Lever
Setting Power Feed Rate of 0.0077 in./rev.
1. Locate the box on the feed rate chart that lists
0.0077 in./rev., as shown in Figure 76.
Figure 76. 0.0077 in./rev. location on feed chart.
Lever, dial and gear positions.
2. Locate the applicable lever, dial, and gear
positions on the chart.
0.0077 in./rev.
F Lever
Position
Lever & Gear Positions
G Dial
Position
E Lever
Position
Feed Rate Chart