Grizzly G4000 User Manual

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Machine Description ...................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 4
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 6
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6
Additional Safety Instructions for ................... 8
Metal Lathes .................................................. 8
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ........................ 9
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 11
Needed for Setup ......................................... 11
Unpacking .................................................... 11
Inventory ...................................................... 12
Cleanup ........................................................ 13
Site Considerations ...................................... 13
Moving & Placing Lathe ............................... 14
Mounting ...................................................... 15
Belt Tensioning ............................................ 16
Lever Knob................................................... 16
Test Run ...................................................... 16
Spindle Bearing Break-In ............................. 17
Recommended Adjustments ........................ 17
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 18
Basic Controls .............................................. 18
Chuck/Faceplate Mounting & Removal ....... 20
3-Jaw Chuck ................................................ 21
4-Jaw Chuck ................................................ 23
Faceplate ..................................................... 24
Centers ........................................................ 25
Offsetting Tailstock ...................................... 27
Aligning Tailstock ......................................... 27
Drilling with Tailstock ................................... 29
Steady Rest ................................................. 29
Follow Rest .................................................. 30
Cross Slide................................................... 30
Compound Slide .......................................... 31
Tool Holders................................................. 31
Spindle Speed.............................................. 32
Feed Rate Lever .......................................... 35
Change Gears.............................................. 36
Power Feed.................................................. 38
(Non-Threading) ........................................... 38
Threading Controls ...................................... 40
Understanding Threading Charts ................. 42
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 43
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 47
Schedule ...................................................... 47
Cleaning & Protecting .................................. 47
Lubrication ................................................... 47
Daily Lubrication Chart ................................ 48
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 50
Troubleshooting ........................................... 50
Adjusting Gibs .............................................. 52
Compound Slide Backlash ........................... 53
Adjusting Half-Nut ........................................ 53
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 54
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 54
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 55
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 56
Headstock .................................................... 56
Drive Belt ..................................................... 57
Belt Tension Lever ....................................... 58
Change Gears.............................................. 59
Electrical & Tools ......................................... 60
Quick Change Gears ................................... 61
Apron Breakdown ........................................ 62
Saddle & Cross Slide ................................... 64
Compound Slide .......................................... 65
Tailstock ....................................................... 66
Steady Rest ................................................. 67
Follow Rest .................................................. 68
Bed ............................................................... 69
Label Placement .......................................... 70
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 73

Grizzly G4000 Specifications

General

Brand	Grizzly
Model	G4000
Category	Lathe
Language	English