Grizzly G5979 User Manual
12" X 351⁄2" WOOD LATHE
MODEL G5979
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY, 2002 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.
PRINTED IN CHINA.
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Table Of Contents
PAGE
1. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................2-3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR G5979 ............................................4
2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
110V OPERATION ..................................................................................................5
GROUNDING ..........................................................................................................5
EXTENSION CORDS ..............................................................................................5
3. INTRODUCTION
COMMENTARY........................................................................................................6
UNPACKING ............................................................................................................7
PIECE INVENTORY ................................................................................................8
HARDWARE RECOGNITION ..................................................................................9
CLEAN UP..............................................................................................................10
SITE CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................10
4. ASSEMBLY
BEGINNING ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................11
STAND....................................................................................................................11
LATHE TO STAND ................................................................................................12
FLOOR MOUNTING ..............................................................................................12
HEADSTOCK LOCK ..............................................................................................13
SPUR CENTER......................................................................................................13
FACEPLATE ..........................................................................................................14
EXTENSION BED ..................................................................................................14
5. ADJUSTMENTS
HEADSTOCK ........................................................................................................15
TAILSTOCK............................................................................................................15
TOOL REST ..........................................................................................................16
6. OPERATIONS
TEST RUN..............................................................................................................17
SPEED SELECTOR ..............................................................................................17
SPINDLE TURNING ..............................................................................................18
FACEPLATE TURNING ........................................................................................19
TOOL REST ..........................................................................................................19
7. MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ..............................................................................................................20
RUST ......................................................................................................................20
LUBRICATION........................................................................................................20
V-BELT ..................................................................................................................20
DUST/CHIP REMOVAL..........................................................................................20
8. CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................21
MACHINE DATA................................................................................................................22
PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS ................................................................23-25
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ..........................................................................................26
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
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
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not 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. Form 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. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power tools in
damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep
work area well lighted.
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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.
13. DO NOT OVER-REACH. Keep proper
footing 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. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
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
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. On machines with magnet-
ic contact starting switches there is a risk of
starting if the machine is bumped or jarred.
Always disconnect from power source
before adjusting or servicing. Make sure
switch is in OFF position before reconnecting.
17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN
“KICKBACK” THE WORKPIECE toward the
operator if not handled properly. Know what
conditions can create “kickback” and know
how to avoid them. Read the manual accompanying the machine thoroughly.
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. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-
ness is required at all times when running a
machine.
21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any
instructions you give in regards to machine
operation are approved, correct, safe, and
clearly understood.
22. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES performing the intend-
ed operation, stop using the machine! Then
contact our service department or ask a
qualified expert how the operation should
be performed.
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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.
Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe
1. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place
and that the Lathe sits on a flat, stable surface.
2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION or a
face shield when operating the Lathe. All
safety equipment should be ANSI approved.
3. USE A RESPIRATOR TO AVOID INHAILING DUST. All safety equipment should be
ANSI approved.
4. BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE be
certain the workpiece has been properly
imbedded on the headstock and tailstock
centers and that there is adequate clearance
for the full rotation.
5. ADJUST TOOL REST to provide proper
support for the turning tool you will be using.
Test tool rest clearance by rotating workpiece by hand before turning lathe on.
6. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is
appropriate for the type of work. Allow the
lathe to gain its full speed before using.
7. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CONDITION of
the materials you are turning. Do not turn
pieces with knots, splits and other potentially dangerous conditions.
8. KEEP LATHE TOOLS PROPERLY
SHARPENED and hold firmly in the proper
position when turning.
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 WOOD 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. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING UNATTENDED for any reason.
12. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR
HAND against the workpiece.
13. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES
such as sleeves, belts and jewelry items
away from the lathe spindle.
14. WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING, use lathe
chisels on the downward spinning side of
the workpiece only.
15. REMOVE THE TOOL REST when perform-
ing sanding or polishing operations on the
rotating spindle.
16. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE too much
material at once may cause work material to
fly out of the lathe.
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110V Operation
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
A 15 amp dedicated circuit should be used with
this wood lathe. Always check to see if your current wires are capable of handling a 4 amp load.
If you are unsure, consult the advice of a qualified
electrician.
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord
with the Model G5979, 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
Grounding
This equipment must be
grounded. Verify that any
existing electrical outlet
and circuit you intend to
plug into is actually
grounded. Under no circumstances should the
grounding pin from any
three-pronged plug be
removed. Serious injury
may occur.
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
electric current a path of least resistance. This
tool is equipped with a power cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor as shown in
Figure 1B. The outlet must be properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
The Model G5979 is wired for 110V operation
only. The
1
⁄2 H.P. motor will safely draw 4 amps at
110V. If you operate this machine 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.
Figure 1B. Typical 110V plug and outlet.
Figure 1A. Do not remove grounding pin.
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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION
We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G5979
Wood Lathe. The Model G5979 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking 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 G5979 is a 10 speed, swivel-head
wood lathe capable of a wide variety of turning
operations. This lathe also features a cast iron
bed, outboard tool rest, quick-release head and
tailstock, 12" swing over bed, 35
1
⁄2" between cen-
ters, 6" faceplate and #2 Morse Taper.
A number of chisels, gouges, faceplates and
accessories for the Model G5979 are available
through the Grizzly catalog.
We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the Model G5979. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general operating procedures. It represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to 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
G5979 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.
Commentary
Read the manual before
assembly and operation. Become familiar
with the machine and its
operation before beginning any work. Serious
personal injury may
result if safety or operational information is not
understood or followed.
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Unpacking
If moving this machine
up or down stairs, the
machine must be dismantled and moved in
smaller pieces. Make
sure floor and stair
structures are capable of
supporting the combined weight of the
machine parts and the
people moving them.
The Model G5979 is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover
the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for
delivery, immediately call Customer Service for
advice.
When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its
parts in the next section.
The G5979 represents a
load of 190 pounds.
Seek assistance before
beginning assembly.
Some metal parts may
have sharp edges on
them after they are
formed. Please examine
the edges of all metal
parts before handling
them. Failure to do so
could result in injury.
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NOTICE
A full parts list and breakdown can be found
toward the end of this manual. For easier
assembly, or to identify specific parts,
please refer to the detailed illustrations at
the end of the manual.
Figure 3. Parts layout.
Piece Inventory
After all the parts have been removed from the
carton, you should have:
• Lathe Unit
• Extension Bed
• Rear Legs (2)
• Front Legs (2)
• Long Leg Supports (2)
• Top Leg Plates (2)
• 4" Faceplate
• Live Center
• Spur Center
• Lock Handle
• Headstock Lock Handle
(w/Spring and Cap Screw)
• 3, 4, 6 and 8mm Allen
®
Wrenches
• Push Rod
• 32mm Open End Wrench (2)
• Hardware Bag
- M8-1.25 x 10 Carriage Bolts (24)
- M8-1.25 Hex Bolts (32)
- M8 Flat Washer (24)
- M8-1.25 x 35 Cap Screws (8)
- M8 Lock Washers (8)
- M10-1.5 x 25 Cap Screws (2)
- M10 Lock Washers (2)
In the event that any nonproprietary 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.
Figure 2. Lathe unit.
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