Grizzly G0658 - Manual (Page 22)

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Models G0657/G0658 (Mfg. Since 5/13)
Basic Controls
use the descriptions and figures below to become
familiar with the basic controls of your lathe.
Lathe ON/Off Switch: turns power on/oFF to
the lathe motor, which rotates the spindle.
Speed Adjust Knob: adjusts the speed of the
spindle within the current belt position speed
range.
RPM Display: displays the spindle speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpM).
figure 14. Control panel.
on/oFF switch
speed adjust Knob
speed display
figure 16. tailstock Controls.
Quill Handwheel: Moves the quill in and out to
allow the clamping or releasing of the workpiece.
Quill Lock Handle: locks the quill in place to
prevent loosening during operation of the lathe.
Tailstock Release Lever: releases the tailstock
to allow quick position adjustments.
Quill handwheel
Quill lock handle
tailstock
release lever
Base Release Lever: releases the tool rest base
and allows it to be repositioned along the lathe
bed.
figure 15. tool rest Controls.
tool rest
tool rest
lock handle
base release
lever
tool rest base
Tool Rest: provides a stable resting position for
turning tools.
Tool Rest Lock Handle: locks the tool rest in
position relative to the tool rest base.