Grizzly Industrial G8690 - Manual

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...

-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...

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...

-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...

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...

-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...

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...

-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 ...

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...

-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...

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 ...

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: ...............

-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 ...

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 ...