Model G0750G (Mfg. Since 11/12)
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Controls &
Components
Refer to Figures 2–7 and the following descrip-
tions to become familiar with the basic controls of
this lathe.
A. Spindle Speed Levers: Alpha (left) and
numeric (right) are used to select one of the
nine available spindle speeds.
B. Headstock Feed Direction Lever: Controls
the direction that the leadscrew and feed rod
rotate.
C. Spindle Speed Chart: Displays the arrange-
ment of the spindle speed levers for each of
the nine spindle speeds.
D. Thread and Feed Charts: Display the nec-
essary configuration of the gearbox dials and
end gears for different threading or feeding
options.
E. Quick-Change Gearbox Dials: Control the
leadscrew and feed rod speed for threading
and feeding operations.
F. Thread Dial Chart: Indicates on which thread
dial reading to engage the half nut for specific
inch thread pitches.
Headstock
Figure 2. Headstock controls.
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E
C
D
A
F
G. Quick-Change Tool Post: Allows the opera-
tor to quickly load and unload tools.
H. Compound Rest Handwheel: Moves the
tool toward and away from the workpiece at
the preset angle of the compound rest.
I. Carriage Lock: Secures the carriage in
place for greater rigidity when it should not
move.
J . Thread Dial: Indicates when to engage the
half nut during threading operations.
K. Spindle Lever: Starts, stops and reverses
direction of spindle rotation.
L . Half Nut Lever: Engages/disengages the
half nut for threading operations.
M. Feed Selection Lever: Selects the carriage
or cross slide for power feed.
N. Carriage Handwheel: Moves the carriage
along the bed.
O. Cross Slide Handwheel: Moves the cross
slide toward and away from the workpiece.
P. Apron: Houses the carriage gearing.
Figure 3. Carriage controls.
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G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Carriage
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