Grizzly G4003, G4002 User Manual
GEAR HEAD METAL LATHE
MODEL G4002 / G4003
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
REVISED JANUARY, 2000 PRINTED IN CHINA
Table Of Contents
PAGE
1. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ..........................................................2-3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR METAL LATHES ........................4
2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
220V OPERATION ..............................................................................................5
EXTENSION CORDS ..........................................................................................5
GROUNDING ......................................................................................................5
3. INTRODUCTION
COMMENTARY....................................................................................................6
UNPACKING ........................................................................................................7
PIECE INVENTORY ............................................................................................7
CLEAN UP............................................................................................................8
SITE CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................8
4. ASSEMBLY & SETUP
MOUNTING ..........................................................................................................9
LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................9
CHUCKS ........................................................................................................9-10
LIVE CENTER....................................................................................................10
STEADY REST ..................................................................................................11
FOLLOW REST..................................................................................................11
4-JAW CHUCK ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................12
5. CONTROLS
SPINDLE SPEEDS ............................................................................................13
FEED DIRECTION ............................................................................................14
SELECTING THE FEED ROD ..........................................................................14
QUICK CHANGE SELECTION ..........................................................................15
FEED RATE CHART..........................................................................................15
THREAD SELECTION ..................................................................................16-19
CARRIAGE CONTROLS....................................................................................20
TOOLPOST ........................................................................................................21
TAILSTOCK CONTROLS ..................................................................................21
TEST RUN..........................................................................................................22
6. ADJUSTMENTS
GIBS..............................................................................................................23-24
STEADY REST/FOLLOW REST........................................................................24
TAILSTOCK ..................................................................................................25-26
7. MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION ..............................................................................................27-28
BEARING PRELOAD ........................................................................................28
8. CLOSURE................................................................................................................29
MACHINE DATA ..........................................................................................................30-31
PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS ................................................................32-49
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ............................................................................................50
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools
SECTION 1: SAFETY
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Develop a habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or where any flammable or
noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area
well lighted.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating This Equipment
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information
about proper operation of the equipment.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level
of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below.
Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTICE
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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
LENGTH
AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft
0-6 18 16 16
7-10 18 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing
and changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
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Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe
Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G4002/3 Metal Lathe.
Accidents are frequently caused by lack of
familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use
this tool with respect and caution to lessen
the possibility of operator injury. If normal
safety precautions are overlooked or
ignored, serious personal injury may
occur.
1. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place
and that the lathe sits on a flat, stable surface.
2. BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE be
certain the workpiece has been properly
engaged in the chuck and tailstock center
(if in use) and that there is adequate
clearance for full rotation.
3. ADJUST TOOL HOLDER to provide prop-
er support for the turning tool you will be
using. Test tool holder clearance by rotating workpiece by hand before turning lathe
on.
4. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is
appropriate for the type of work and the
type of material. Allow the lathe to gain its
full speed before beginning turning.
5. NEVER CHANGE FEED RATE or spindle
speeds while the lathe is turning.
6. NEVER REVERSE MOTOR DIRECTION
while the lathe is running.
7. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR
HAND against the workpiece.
8. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING
UNATTENDED for any reason.
9. NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE WITH
DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. Maintain
your lathe in proper working condition.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance promptly when called for. Put away
adjustment tools after use.
10. MAKE SURE YOUR METAL LATHE IS
TURNED OFF, disconnected from its
power source and all moving parts have
come to a complete stop before starting
any inspection, adjustment, or maintenance procedure.
11. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES
such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items
away from the lathe spindle.
12. ALWAYS USE THE PROPER CUTTING
TOOLS for the material you are turning,
make certain they are sharp and that they
are held firmly in the tool holder.
13. ALWAYS PLACE A BOARD OR PIECE
OF PLYWOOD ACROSS THE BEDWAY
when removing or installing chucks to
avoid the possibility of a finger pinch point
occurring between a loose chuck and the
edges of the bedway.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor
work results.
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220V Operation
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 1. Typical 220V plug and outlet.
Grounding
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance to disperse electric current. This tool is equipped with a power cord hav-
ing an equipment-grounding conductor. See
Figure 1. The outlet must be properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
The Model G4002/3 is wired for 220 volt, single
phase operation. The 2 HP motor will safely draw
9 amps at 220V. A 10-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used when connecting this metal
lathe. Circuits rated any higher are not adequate
to protect the motor.
If you operate this lathe on any circuit that is
already close to its capacity, it might blow a fuse
or trip a circuit breaker. However, if an unusual
load does not exist and a power failure still
occurs, contact a qualified electrician or our service department.
Equipment returned to us for service that shows
evidence of being over-fused will be repaired or
replaced totally at the customer’s expense,
regardless of the present warranty status.
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord
with the Model G4002/3, make sure the cord is
rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer to
the chart in the standard safety instructions to
determine the minimum gauge for the extension
cord. The extension cord must also contain a
ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or
replace extension cords when they become worn
or damaged.
Extension Cords
This equipment must be grounded. Verify
that any existing electrical outlet and circuit
you intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a
separate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire
from the outlet to a known ground. Under
no circumstances should the grounding pin
from any three-pronged plug be removed.
Serious injury may occur.
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Commentary
We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G4002 /
G4003 Gear Head Metal Lathe. The Model
G4002 / G4003 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine metalworking machinery. When used
according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s
commitment to customer satisfaction.
The Model G4002/3 is a precision metalworking
lathe. It features cast iron construction, 24" or 36"
V-bed, a speed range of 70-1,400 RPM, 9-speed
gearbox and a complete electrical package. The
electrical package consists of a 2 H.P., 110V /
220V motor, electro-magnetic motor control and
overload protection. We also offer many accessories for this lathe. Please refer to the latest
Grizzly catalog for prices and information.
We are also pleased to provide this instructional
manual with the Model G4002 / G4003 Lathe.
This manual was written to guide you through
assembly, review safety considerations and
cover basic operating procedures. It represents
our latest effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any constructive criticisms or comments you feel we should include in
our next printing, please write us at the address
below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Most importantly, we stand behind our machines.
If you have any service questions or parts
requests, please call or write us at the location
listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G4002/3 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
Whenever possible, though, we send manual
updates to all owners of a particular tool or
machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to
insert the new information with the old and keep
it for reference.
To operate this, or any power tool, safely
and efficiently, it is essential to become as
familiar with its characteristics as possible.
The time you invest before you begin to use
your Model G4002/3 will be time well spent.
DO NOT operate this machine until you are
completely familiar with the contents of this
manual. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety procedures. If you do
not understand something, DO NOT operate
the machine.
SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION
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Unpacking
This Metal Lathe is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed crate. If you discover the
machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will
need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save
the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
Without the packing materials, filing a freight
claim can be difficult. If you need assistance
determining whether you need to file a freight
claim, or with the procedure to file one, please
contact our Customer Service.
When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its
parts.
The G4002 and G4003 are heavy machines
(1015 lbs. and 1040 lbs. shipping weight). DO
NOT over-exert yourself while unpacking or
moving your machine – get assistance. In the
event that your Metal Lathe must be moved up
or down a flight of stairs, be sure that the stairs
are capable of supporting the combined weight
of people and the machine. Serious personal
injury may occur.
Piece Inventory
The Model G4002/3 is, for the most part, preassembled at the factory. Inside the crate you’ll
find:
• The Model G4002/3 Metal Lathe
• 6" 3-jaw Chuck
• 8" 4-jaw Chuck
• Face Plate
• Steady Rest
• Follow Rest
• Quick Change Tool Post
• Tool Holder
• Toolbox
• Metric Allen
®
Wrenches
• Straight Blade Screwdriver
• Phillips
®
Screwdriver
• Oil can
• 26T Gear
• 27T Gear
• 35T Gear
• 2- 40T Gear
• 45T Gear
• 50T Gear
• Chuck wrenches (2)
• Reverse Jaws for the 3-Jaw Chuck
• Dead Center - MT #3
• Live Center - MT #3
In the event that any non-proprietary parts are
missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be
glad to replace them, or, for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local
hardware store.
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Site Considerations
1. Floor Load: The Model G4002/3 can be
mounted on your existing workbench or on
an optional cabinet stand which is listed in
our current Grizzly catalog. If you choose to
use the stand, you will find the holes for bolting the G4002/3 to the stand are already in
place. If you are using your own bench,
ensure that it is strong enough to handle the
weight of the G4002/3 lathe. Keep in mind,
whichever way you choose to mount the
lathe, it’s essential that the mounting surface
be perfectly flat. Use an accurate carpenter’s
level to ensure that your bench is properly
leveled.
2. Working Clearances: Consider existing and
anticipated needs, size of material to be
processed through each machine, and
space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a location for your lathe.
3. Lighting and Outlets: Lighting should be
bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits should be
dedicated or large enough to handle amperage requirements. Outlets should be located
near each machine so power or extension
cords are clear of high-traffic areas. Observe
local electrical codes for proper installation
of new lighting, outlets, or circuits.
Clean Up
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy
oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser, like
Grizzly’s G7895 Citrus Engine Degreaser. Avoid
chlorine-based solvents as they may damage
painted surfaces should they come in contact.
Always follow the usage instructions on the product you choose for clean up.
Many of the solvents commonly used to
clean machinery can be highly flammable,
and toxic when inhaled or ingested. Always
work in well-ventilated areas far from
potential ignition sources when dealing
with solvents. Use care when disposing of
waste rags and towels to be sure they do
not create fire or environmental hazards.
Keep children and animals safely away
when cleaning and assembling this
machine.
Do not use gasoline or other petroleumbased solvents to remove this protective
coating. These products generally have low
flash points which makes them extremely
flammable. A risk of explosion and burning
exists if these products are used. Serious
personal injury may occur.
All die-cut metal parts have a sharp edge
(called “flashing”) on them after they are
formed. This is generally removed at the
factory. Sometimes a bit of flashing might
escape inspection, and the sharp edge may
cause cuts or lacerations when handled.
Please examine the edges of all die-cut
metal parts and file or sand the edge to
remove the flashing before handling.
Make your shop “child safe”. Ensure that
your workplace is inaccessible to youngsters by closing and locking all entrances
when you are away. Never allow visitors in
your shop when assembling, adjusting or
operating equipment.
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Chucks
The Model G4002/3 Metal Lathe comes equipped
with a 6'' 3-jaw chuck (already installed), a 8'' 4jaw chuck and a face plate.
The 3-jaw chuck is a scroll-type chuck, meaning
that all three jaws move in unison when adjustments are made. The 4-jaw chuck, on the other
hand, features independent jaws. The 4-jaw
chuck is used for square or unevenly-shaped
stock.
The 3 and 4-jaw chucks have a D-1 Camlock
mount. Please note that there are lines stamped
into the cam and on the chuck body. A chuck key
is used to turn the locking cams as in Figure 2.
Mounting
This lathe should be securely mounted to a stand
or bench top. An accessory stand is available
from Grizzly, please see our current catalog for
pricing. There are 2 holes in the base at the tailstock end of the lathe and four holes on the gearhead end which can be used to secure the
machine to a stand.
The lathe does not require a great deal of assembly. This section details the installation of the various accessory holding devices. The following
section will familiarize you with the controls for
your new lathe. After you have completed both of
these sections we will do a test run of the
machine. Do not attempt a test run until you have
become familiar with both of these sections.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY & SETUP
DO NOT attempt to start this machine until
you have completed all of the assembly and
control familiarization steps. When performing the assembly steps, ensure that
the switch is off and the power is disconnected. Failure to comply with this could
cause inadvertent starting of the machine
which can result in serious operator injury.
Lubrication
The G4002/3 is shipped from the factory prelubricated. However, it is recommended that you
go through the entire lubrication sequence before
operating the machine. Review Section 7:
Maintenance for lubrication instructions.
Lubrication must be completed before you
start your new lathe.
Figure 2. Key positioned to remove chuck.
ALWAYS place a piece of plywood over the
ways of the lathe before removing or
installing a chuck. This helps by covering
the sharp corners of the bed, protecting
your hands and fingers. Use extreme care
when removing or installing a chuck so
that your hands do not become trapped
between the chuck and the plywood.
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To remove a chuck:
1. Place a piece of plywood across the lathe
bed and position it just under the chuck.
The board should be at least 8" wide and
10" long.
2. Turn a cam, with the chuck key, in the lathe
spindle in a counter-clockwise rotation until
the line on the cam is aligned with the line
going across the spindle housing as in
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Cam lines aligned to spindle line.
Never leave a chuck key in the chuck when
it is not in use. If the machine is accidentally started with this in place, it can
become a projectile and cause serious
injury.
The chuck is heavy and can be awkward to
handle. Be aware that when removing or
installing a chuck a finger pinch situation
exists.
3. Turn the other cams in the same way. Make
sure to support the chuck with one hand as
you align the last cam. The chuck may
come off at this point so it is important you
are ready to support its weight.
4. Remove the chuck key.
If the chuck is still tight on the spindle:
Tap the back of the chuck with a rubber or wooden mallet while supporting the bottom of the
chuck with your free hand. If the chuck does not
immediately come off, rotate the spindle approximately 60˚ and tap again. Make sure all the
marks on the cams and spindle are in proper
alignment.
To install a chuck:
1. Place a piece of plywood across the lathe
bed and position it just under the spindle.
2. Lift the chuck up to the spindle and align
the pins in the back with the holes on the
spindle’s face and insert the pins.
3. While supporting the weight of the chuck,
turn one cam with the chuck key until the
cam line is between the two vees on the
spindle. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Rotate the spindle and repeat step 3 on the
last two cams.
5. Return to the first cam and snug it up.
Repeat with the rest of the cams.
6. Finally, tighten all three cams.
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Live Center
The live center is used to support stock which is
too long to be supported by the chuck alone.
Stock protruding more than three times its diameter should be supported by the live center.
Figure 4. Live center installed in tailstock.
Figure 5. Steady rest in place.
Steady Rest
The steady rest supports long, small diameter
stock that otherwise could not be turned. The
steady rest can also replace the tailstock to allow
for cutting tool access at the outboard end of your
workpiece.
To mount the steady rest:
1. Secure to bedway from below with the lock-
ing plate.
2. A single hex bolt, along with a nut and
washer, is used to hold the steady rest in
place. See Figure 5.
3. The bearing surfaces on the steady rest
should receive periodic lubrication while in
use to prevent premature wear.
The tailstock barrel and live center have a Morse
taper #3. Before assembling these, insure that
the mating surfaces are “white glove” clean.
These parts will last longer and remain accurate
when properly maintained. Morse tapers will not
interlock when oil is present on the mounting surfaces. Insert the end of the live center into the tailstock bore until it seats. The force of a mounted
workpiece will fully seat the taper.
When using a live center, the tailstock barrel
should protrude about
1
⁄2'' and not more than 3''.
See Figure 4.
To remove the live center, back the tailstock barrel all the way into the tailstock casting. The live
center will pop out. Be sure to catch it when it
comes out to avoid damaging the tip.
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4-Jaw Chuck
The 4-jaw chuck supplied with the G4002/3 is not
mounted to the back plate. Assembly of the back
plate components is also required.
1. Make note of the reference lines on each
of the 3-jaw chuck studs. Thread each of
the 4-jaw chuck cam lock studs into the 4jaw chuck back plate to the exact same
depth as the 3-jaw studs. Screw in the
locking cap screws.
2. Mount the back plate on the spindle.
3. Accurately measure the inside of the back
relief bore on the 4-jaw chuck. This
dimension is critical, ± .001''.
4. Face the back plate to true it. Make pass-
es across the face until its entire surface
has been cut.
5. Turn a shoulder into the face
1
⁄8'' deep and
.001" to .002'' larger than the back relief
bore diameter. Chamfer the corner a
small amount.
6. Set the chuck on the back plate aligning
the shoulder with the relief bore. Use a
transfer punch to mark the back plate. If a
transfer punch is not available, a drill bit of
the same size as the mounting holes in
the chuck can be used. Lightly tap on the
bit, rotate it 90° and tap it again.
7. Remove the chuck from the back plate
and center punch the marks. Drill and tap
the holes for
3
⁄8''-16.
8. Set the chuck on the back plate. Line up
the mounting holes and thread in the cap
screws supplied. Remember that this is a
.001" to .002" press fit. Snug up the first
cap screw then alternate to the cap screw
across the chuck. Alternating the tightening process insures the chuck will go on
straight. This step should be repeated
until the back plate fits snugly against the
chuck. If the chuck fits loosely on the back
plate, or is crooked on the shoulder, it will
be necessary to face and shoulder the
back plate again.
The follow rest is normally used with small diameter stock to prevent the workpiece from “springing” under pressure from the turning tool. To
install the follow rest:
1. The follow rest is secured to the saddle with
two cap screws. See Figure 6.
2. The bearing surfaces on the follow rest are
similar to those on the steady rest, and
should be lubricated to prevent premature
wear.
Figure 6. Follow rest secured to saddle.
Follow Rest
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Spindle Speeds
SECTION 5: CONTROLS
Figure 7. Speed shifting levers.
Figure 8. Speed chart.
Never change speeds while spindle or motor
is in motion.
The speed of the spindle is controlled by the
positions of the speed control knobs. See Figure
7. By positioning the knobs using the chart in
Figure 8, you can achieve all of these speed
ranges: 70, 200, 220, 270, 360, 600, 800, 1000
and 1400 RPM.
The chart above shows the various combinations
of knob positions for achieving a desired speed.
Example:
To select a spindle speed of 600 RPM, move the
left-hand selector knob until the indicator arrow
on its hub is pointing to the “C”. Move the righthand selector knob until its indicator arrow is
pointed at the “3”.
Quick Change Selection
The two levers at the bottom of the headstock
change the feed rate, or the number of threadsper-inch. This section of the machine is commonly known as the Quick Change Gear Box.
See Figure 11. The left-hand lever can be
engaged in any of five different positions and are
listed on the charts as A, B, C, D, and E. The
right-hand lever has 8 positions and are listed on
the charts as 1 through 8.
The machine label describes some of the more
typical settings which might be used. Figure 12
shows the feed rate chart located on the gear
cover of the lathe. The chart is divided into metric feed rates and inch feed rates.
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Figure 9. Directional control lever.
Feed Direction
Selecting the Feed Rod
Never move selection levers while machine is
running.
The G4002/3 Metal Lathe can cut left or right while
feeding or threading and across both ways for facing operations. This feed direction is controlled by
the selection knob as shown in Figure 9.
When the selection knob is positioned as depict-
ed in Figure 9, the apron will move to the right
along the bed or the cross feed will travel away
from the operator. The cross feed and longitudinal feed selection is controlled on the apron and
will be discussed later.
To reverse the direction of the feeding or threading operation, rotate the selection knob to the
right. It should be noted that when the lever is
positioned in the middle, no direction is selected
and all of the drive mechanisms after this point
are in neutral.
Important:
Do not force any selection lever on the machine.
If the lever will not engage, rotate the chuck by
hand while keeping light pressure on the selec-
tor. As the chuck rotates it aligns the gears and
the selector will engage.
Figure 10. Feed rod selected.
The feed rod can be selected by rotating the han-
dle to the left as in Figure 10. Use this position for
all feeding operations. When the lever is positioned straight up, no drive device is selected and
the gear train is in neutral after this point.
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Feed Rate Chart
Figure 11. Feed rate selector levers.
Figure 12. Feed rate selection.
This symbol indicates longitudinal feed.
This symbol indicates cross feed rates.
Important:
Do not force any selection lever on the machine. If
the lever will not engage, rotate the chuck by hand
while keeping light pressure on the selector. As the
chuck rotates, it aligns the gears and the selector
will engage.
To change the position of the feed selector, pull the
knurled handle. This disengages a pin which is
inserted into a selection hole. Position the lever in
the down position and slide to the right or left until
it is positioned below the desired selection hole.
Raise the lever with one hand while pulling the
handle with the other. The pin at the end of the
lever should align with the selection hole. If it does
not, rotate the feed rod or chuck by hand while
maintaining gentle pressure on the lever.
Feed Lever - Longitudinal and cross slide pow-
ered motions are controlled by the feed lever.
The lever pivots through two stops which require
moving the lever left and right as well as up and
down. Moving this lever upward activates the
automatic longitudinal feed. Moving the lever
down activates the cross slide. See Figure 13.
To perform a longitudinal cut in inches, use the
bottom portion of the chart. If the desired feed
rate is 0.0062"/revolution, look at the longitudinal
ranges. According to the chart we would put the
left-hand lever in the “C” position and the righthand lever in the “4” position. Metric calculations
would be done the same way. To perform a cross
feed cut with a feed rate of 0.0013" move the lefthand lever to the “D” position and the right-hand
lever to the “1” position.
Please note that when either of the two selector
levers are left in the down position, the drive train
after this point is in neutral.
Figure 13. Feed lever in neutral postition.
Feed lever
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