Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3 Foreword .....................................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Foreword; INTRODUCTION; Contact Info
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -3- If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C / O Technical Documentation Manager P.O. Box 2069 Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 We stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions or parts...
Page 6 - Machine Data Sheet
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Page 7 - Identification
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -5- Figure 1. Identification of main components. A. Miter Gauge B. 12" Sanding Disc C. Headstock D. Spindle E. Spur Center F. Bed G. Tool Rest H. Tool Rest Base Lock I. Tool Rest Height Adjustment Lock J. Tailstock Identification A B K. Live Center L. Quill M. Qui...
Page 8 - NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
-6- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe 4. ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY. Machinery noise can cause permanent hearing damage. 5. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair coveri...
Page 10 - Additional Safety for Wood Lathes
-8- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Additional Safety for Wood Lathes 9. WORKPIECE CONDITION. Always inspect the condition of your workpiece. DO NOT turn pieces with knots, splits, and other potentially dangerous conditions. Make sure joints of glued-up pieces have high quality bonds and won't fly a...
Page 11 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -9- Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have completed the set up pro- cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. 220V Single-Phase Grounding In the event of an electrical s...
Page 12 - Unpacking
-10- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe The Model G0456 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice. Save the containers and all packing materials for po...
Page 13 - Inventory
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -11- Inventory After all the parts have been removed from the crate, you should have the following items: Inventory Components (Figure 3) Qty A. Lathe Bed (not shown) ............................... 1 B. Stand Assembly (not shown) ..................... 1 C. Sanding Ta...
Page 14 - Site Considerations
-12- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Figure 4. Minimum working clearances. Floor Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine. Some residential floors may require additional reinforcement to support both the machine and operator. Working Clearances...
Page 15 - Mounting Lathe
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -13- Mounting Lathe The lathe bed and stand are separated for ship-ping safety purposes. We recommend positioning the stand in the final location for the lathe before mounting the lathe bed. L-brackets are also pro-vided for floor mounting. When lifting the lathe, use...
Page 17 - Dust Collection; Test Run
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -15- Figure 9. Dust hose attached to dust port. Dust Collection Recommended CFM at Dust Port: 100 CFM Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust port, you must take into account many variables, includ...
Page 18 - Operation Safety; SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; Safety Key; Controls
-16- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine. Loose hair and cloth- ing could get caught in machinery and cau...
Page 19 - Adjusting Tailstock; Adjusting Tool Rest
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -17- The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed. When the lever is tightened, a locking plate lifts up and secures the tool rest to the bed. To position the tailstock along the bed: 1. Loosen the quick release and move th...
Page 21 - Installing /Removing
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -19- To remove the live center: 1. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the tailstock quill bottoms out, causing the center to be forced out of the quill. The tailstock quill lock handle must always be locked down while the lathe is in use. The workpiece can be t...
Page 23 - Spindle Turning
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -21- Spindle turning ( Figure 22 ) is the operation per- formed when a workpiece is mounted between the headstock and the tailstock. Spindle Turning ��������� ��������� ������ ������������ ����������������� �������������� Figure 23. Workpiece marked diagonally from co...
Page 24 - Faceplate Turning
-22- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe 9. Position the tool rest approximately 1 ⁄ 4 " away from the workpiece and approximately 1 ⁄ 8 " above the center line, as shown in Figure 25 . 10. Test the setup by hand-turning the workpiece to make sure there is enough clearance all the way around bef...
Page 25 - Changing Speeds
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -23- 4. Thread the faceplate onto the headstock spindle and tighten securely. Note: If screws cannot be placed in the workpiece, then a backing block can be glued to the workpiece and attached to the faceplate with screws. To mount your workpiece to a backing block: 1...
Page 26 - Attaching Sandpaper; Disc Sanding
-24- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe The disc sander accepts 12" diameter cloth or paper-backed PSA sanding discs, which are available through Grizzly (see Page 28 ). The sanding disc sticks to the surface of the cast iron disc, using the pressure sensitive adhesive backing (PSA) on the reverse ...
Page 27 - Miter Sanding; Angle Sanding
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -25- The most efficient way to get a perfect miter is to cut the workpiece slightly long and sand it to the desired dimension. Use the miter gauge to hold the workpiece at the desired angle. To perform miter sanding operations: 1. Loosen the knob on the miter gauge an...
Page 28 - SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
-26- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES G1194—3-Jaw Chuck A "must have" for the serious wood turner. This 3-jaw chuck is a self-centering style chuck used mostly for round work. All three jaws tighten together at the same time. Jaws are reversible for expanded...
Page 31 - SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE; Cleaning /Lubricating
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -29- Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Model G0456 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining ...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting
-30- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. SECTION 7: SERVICE Troubles...
Page 34 - Aligning Headstock
-32- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe A misaligned headstock will not give you accurate results and may be dangerous. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and requires you to remove and discard the sandpa-per disc if it is installed. If you need help locat-ing any parts of the ma...
Page 35 - Replacing or
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -33- A loose or damaged V-belt will not adequately transfer power from the motor to the spindle. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and requires you to remove and discard the sandpaper disc if it is installed. If you need help locating any parts...
Page 36 - Replacing Motor
-34- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe The Model G0456 features a DC motor, which uses heavy-duty carbon brushes. While these brushes are designed for extended life, they will eventually wear out, causing a loss of power or faulty starting. This procedure takes approxi-mately 45 minutes to complete an...
Page 37 - Table Tilt; Aligning Table
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -35- When the table tilt is set to 0˚, the table should be adjusted perpendicular to the sanding disc face. Tools Needed Qty Try-Square or Machinist's Square ..................... 1 To adjust table tilt: 1 . Using a try-square or machinist’s square, set one edge on th...
Page 38 - Miter Gauge
-36- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe Figure 53. Table aligned with sanding disc. 1 ⁄ 16 " Gap 2. Align the table so that there is approximately a 1 ⁄ 16 '' gap between the 12" disc and the table ( Figure 53 ). 3. Tighten the bolts loosened in Step 1 . 4. Spin the disc by hand to check if the...
Page 39 - Electrical Components
G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -37- Electrical Components Power Cord Motor Cord Speed Sensor Wire ON/OFF Paddle Switch Motor Control Board Digital Display Circuit Board
Page 40 - Wiring Diagram
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Page 41 - Parts Breakdown
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Page 42 - Parts List
-40- G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 P0456001 BED 56 P0456056 HANDWHEEL HANDLE 2 P0456002 CABINET STAND 57 P0456057 TOOL REST BASE 3 PSB147M CAP SCREW 7/16-14 X 1-1/2 58 P0456058 TOOL REST 4 PW06 FLAT WASHER 1/4 59 P0456059 LOCK HANDLE M8-1.25 X 15 5 P...
Page 44 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
-42- G0456 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...