Page 2 - WARNING; • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Someexamples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline sil...
Page 3 - Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................2-3ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR G5979 ............................................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION ............................................
Page 5 - Safety Instructions For Power Tools
G5979 Wood Lathe -3- 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-tion. Conductor size should be in accor-dance with the chart below. The amperagerating should be listed on the motor or toolnameplate. An undersized cord will causea drop in line voltage resulting in l...
Page 6 - Additional Safety Instructions For The Lathe
-4- G5979 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-sonal injury, dama...
Page 7 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS; Extension Cords
G5979 Wood Lathe -5- 110V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS A 15 amp dedicated circuit should be used withthis wood lathe. Always check to see if your cur-rent wires are capable of handling a 4 amp load.If you are unsure, consult the advice of a qualifiedelectrician. If you find it necessary...
Page 8 - SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION; Commentary
-6- G5979 Wood Lathe SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G5979Wood Lathe. The Model G5979 is part of a grow-ing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery.When used according to the guidelines set forth inthis manual, you can expect years of trouble-free,enjoyable opera...
Page 9 - Unpacking
G5979 Wood Lathe -7- Unpacking If moving this machineup or down stairs, themachine must be dis-mantled and moved insmaller pieces. Makesure floor and stairstructures are capable ofsupporting the com-bined weight of themachine parts and thepeople moving them. The Model G5979 is shipped from the manuf...
Page 10 - NOTICE; Piece Inventory
-8- G5979 Wood Lathe NOTICE A full parts list and breakdown can be foundtoward the end of this manual. For easierassembly, or to identify specific parts,please refer to the detailed illustrations atthe end of the manual. Figure 3. Parts layout. Piece Inventory After all the parts have been removed f...
Page 11 - Hardware Recognition Chart
G5979 Wood Lathe -9- Hardware Recognition Chart 5mm 10mm15mm20mm25mm30mm35mm40mm45mm50mm55mm60mm65mm70mm75mm Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Wing Nut Phillips HeadSheetMetalScrew Setscrew Phillips Head Screw ThumbScrew Slotted Screw CountersunkPhillipsHead Screw Cap Screw Carriage Bolt Hex Head Bolt Butt...
Page 12 - Clean Up; Site Considerations
-10- G5979 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 damage painted surf...
Page 13 - Beginning Assembly; Stand
G5979 Wood Lathe -11- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly Most of your Model G5979 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 REQUIRED: Metri...
Page 14 - Lathe To Stand; Floor Mounting
-12- G5979 Wood Lathe 1. Carefully place the lathe unit on the standwith the help of another person. Inspect thestand to make sure all the braces and legsare still secure. 2. Align the mounting hole in the top plates withthose on each end of the bed casting. 3. Attach the lathe unit to the stand usi...
Page 16 - Faceplate; Extension Bed
-14- G5979 Wood Lathe The faceplate is used when turning plates, bowlsand vases. The headstock spur must be removedbefore installing the faceplate. To install the face-plate: 1. Remove the headstock spur using the pushrod. 2. Using two wrenches, thread on and tightenthe faceplate/workpiece assembly ...
Page 17 - SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS; Headstock
G5979 Wood Lathe -15- SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Disconnect power to themachine when perform-ing any maintenance,assembly or adjust-ments. Failure to do thismay result in seriouspersonal injury. ! Wear safety glassesduring the entire adjust-ment process. Failure tocomply may result inserious personal in...
Page 18 - Tool Rest
-16- G5979 Wood Lathe Figure 13. Tailstock assembly. Figure 14. Removing live center. Tool Rest Figure 15. Tool rest assembly. The tool rest can be used with or without theextension arm. To adjust the tool rest: 1. To adjust the main base along the bed,loosen the lock lever and slide into thedesired...
Page 19 - SECTION 5: OPERATIONS; Test Run
G5979 Wood Lathe -17- 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 run smooth-ly, ...
Page 20 - Spindle Turning
-18- G5979 Wood Lathe To mount a workpiece between centers: 1. Locate the center point on both ends of theworkpiece by carefully drawing diagonal linesfrom corner to corner. The point of intersec-tion is the center of the work. Find the centerof a round workpiece by using a center finderinstrument. ...
Page 21 - Faceplate Turning
G5979 Wood Lathe -19- 1. Locate the center point of the workpiece bycarefully drawing diagonal lines from cornerto corner. The point of intersection is the cen-ter of the work. Find the center of round work-piece by using a center finder instrument. 2. Using 4 wood screws, attach the workpieceas clo...
Page 22 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; Lubrication; General
-20- G5979 Wood Lathe SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Lubrication V-Belt All bearings are shielded and permanently lubri-cated. Simply leave them alone until they need tobe replaced. Do not lubricate them. The end of the motor shaft has a lube fitting thatrequires periodic lubrication. It is very importantno...
Page 24 - GRIZZLY MODEL G5979 SWIVEL HEAD WOOD LATHE
-22- G5979 Wood Lathe Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MACHINE DATA SHEET Design Type ....................................................................................................Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Height ....................
Page 28 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
-26- G5979 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 or lack of main...
Page 29 - WARRANTY CARD
G5979 Wood Lathe -27- 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 ___Disc/Belt Sa...
