Grizzly Variable Speed Wood G8690 - Manual (Page 12)

g8690 variable speed Wood lathe
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site considerations
bench Load
refer to the Machine Data sheet for the weight
and footprint specifications of your machine. some
workbenches may require additional reinforce-
ment to support the machine.
placement Location
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
material to be processed through each machine,
and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a location for
your new machine. see
figure 3 for the minimum
working clearances.
the unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy
oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. remove
this protective coating with a solvent cleaner
or degreaser shown in
figure 2. For thorough
cleaning, some parts must be removed. for opti-
mum performance from your machine, clean
all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces.
avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as acetone
or brake parts cleaner that may damage painted
surfaces. always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions when using any type of cleaning product.
clean up
Gasoline and petroleum
products have low flash
points and can explode
or cause fire if used to
clean machinery. DO
NOt use these products
to clean the machinery.
Many cleaning solvents
are toxic if inhaled.
Minimize your risk by only
using these products in a
well ventilated area.
G2544—solvent cleaner & Degreaser
a great product for removing the waxy shipping
grease from your machine during clean up.
figure 2. Cleaner/degreaser available from
grizzly.
children and visitors may be
seriously injured if unsuper-
vised around this machine.
Lock entrances to the shop
or disable start switch or
power connection to prevent
unsupervised use.
figure 3. minimum working clearances.
37 1 ⁄
4
"
9 3 ⁄
4
"