Grizzly Variable Speed Wood G8690 - Manual (Page 15)

g8690 variable speed Wood lathe
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5. the live center is installed by inserting the
end of the shaft into the tailstock assembly.
While holding in place, turn the handwheel on
the tailstock clockwise until snug.
6. the model g8690 is supplied with a #1 morse
taper spur center for use when spindle turn-
ing. the spur center is used in conjunction
with the tailstock live center. install the spur
center by inserting it into the hole in the
headstock spindle end. to remove the spur
center from the headstock, insert a pin into
the spindle hole and turn the hex nut counter-
clockwise with a wrench until the spur center
is ejected. see
figure 10.
Hex Nut
Spur Center
Motor Housing
MT #1
figure 10. hex nut installed before inserting
spur center.
we recommend cleaning the spur center
taper with mineral spirits. refer to the safe-
ty warnings on the container of the mineral
spirits. failure to clean the mating surfaces
may result in separation, and an unsafe
condition. separation is usually a result of
oil or grease on the taper.
7. the faceplate is used for turning plates and
bowls. to install the faceplate, remove the
spur center. insert a pin in the spindle shaft
to hold the spindle, and thread the faceplate
onto the spindle threads, as seen in
figure
11. tighten securely with your fingers, and
use the mounting holes on the faceplate to
attach wood stock with wood screws.
figure 11. installing the faceplate.