Page 3 - Table Of Contents
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -1- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR G8690 ............................................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION .......
Page 4 - Safety Instructions For Power Tools; For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
-2- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORSAWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removingstarter keys. 7. DO NOT FOR...
Page 6 - Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe
-4- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe No list of safety guidelines can be complete.Every shop environment is different. Alwaysconsider safety first, as it applies to yourindividual working conditions. Use this andother machinery with caution and respect.Failure to do so could result in serious per-son...
Page 7 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS; Extension Cords
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -5- 110V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS The lathe comes equipped with its own fuse ratedat 3.15 amps. Never replace the fuse with onerated higher than 3.5 amps. If you find it necessary to use an extension cordwith the Model G8690, make sure the cord israte...
Page 8 - SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION; Commentary
-6- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G8690Variable Speed Wood Lathe. The Model G8690 ispart of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodwork-ing machinery. When used according to theguidelines set forth in this manual, you can expectyears of...
Page 9 - Unpacking; NOTICE
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -7- Unpacking This wood lathe is shipped from the manufacturerin a carefully packed carton. If you discover themachine is damaged after you’ve signed for deliv-ery, and the truck and driver are gone, you willneed to file a freight claim with the carrier. Savethe conta...
Page 10 - Clean Up
-8- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oilto protect them from corrosion during shipment.Remove this protective coating with a solventcleaner or citrus-based degreaser such asGrizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. Avoid chlorine-basedsolvents as they may damag...
Page 11 - Beginning Assembly; Guide Rails
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -9- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly Most of your Model G8690 has been assembledat the factory, but some parts must be assembledor installed after delivery. We have organized theassembly process into steps. Please follow alongin the order presented here. TOOLS R...
Page 12 - Tailstock; Live Center
-10- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Tailstock Figure 5. Tailstock mounted to guide rails. The tailstock rests on the guide rails and is held inplace by the tailstock bracket using a double endscrew (M12-1.75 x 65), washer and handle. Thetailstock can be adjusted along the length of theguide rails t...
Page 13 - Spur Center
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -11- Spur Center The Model G8690 is supplied with a #1 MorseTaper spur center for use when spindle turning.The spur center is used in conjunction with thetailstock live center. Install the spur center byinserting it into the hole in the headstock spindleend. To remove...
Page 14 - SECTION 5: OPERATIONS; Test Run; Spindle Turning
-12- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe SECTION 5: OPERATIONS Once assembly is complete and adjustments aredone to your satisfaction, you are ready to test runthe machine. Press the START button. Make sure that your fin-ger is poised on the STOP button, just in casethere is a problem. The lathe should ...
Page 15 - Speed Selector
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -13- Do not press too firmly or the bearings willbind and overheat. Likewise, do not adjusttoo loosely or the workpiece will spin offthe lathe. Use good judgement. Seriouspersonal injury could result if care is nottaken. 4. Once the spur center is firmly attached to t...
Page 16 - Tool Rest
-14- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Adjust the tool rest as close to the workpiece aspossible without actually coming into contact withthe workpiece. Test by hand-turning the work-piece before turning the lathe on. Ensure that thelathe chisel is fully supported by the tool rest.Support the lathe ch...
Page 17 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; Lubrication; General
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -15- SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Lubrication Since all bearings are shielded and permanentlylubricated, simply leave them alone until theyneed to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. Regular periodic maintenance on your ModelG8690 will ensure its optimum performance.Make a ...
Page 19 - MACHINE DATA; MODEL G8690 VARIABLE SPEED WOOD LATHE
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -17- Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MACHINE DATA SHEET Design Type..............................................................................................Bench Top Model Overall Dimensions: ...............
Page 22 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
-20- G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations ...
Page 23 - WARRANTY CARD
G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -21- 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe ___8" Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer ___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Scroll Saw ...