Bbe ea arriin ng g p prre ello oa ad d – Grizzly G4000 User Manual
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G4000 9'' x 19'' Lathe
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B
Be
ea
arriin
ng
g P
Prre
ello
oa
ad
d
This lathe is shipped from the factory with the
bearing preload already set. If the preload
requires resetting for whatever reason, please
contact our service department for further
instruction.
M
Mo
otto
orr --
The bearings used in the motor are
shielded and lubricated for life.
W
Wa
ay
ys
s,, S
Slliid
de
es
s --
Apply oil to the ways and slides
after each use. Wipe the ways with a clean rag
prior to lubrication to ensure that no grime is car-
ried along with your lubricant into friction-sensi-
tive areas. Applying oil to the bedways and other
bare metal parts also protect the lathe from rust
and pitting.
L
Le
ea
ad
d S
Sc
crre
ew
w --
Be sure to lubricate the leadscrew
and the leadscrew bearing at the tailstock end of
the lathe.
F
Fiig
gu
urre
e 3
39
9..
T
Ta
aiills
stto
oc
ck
k --
The tailstock is fitted with one oiling
point. Apply oil each week, or after every five
uses (depending on the frequency of operation).
F
Fiig
gu
urre
e 4
40
0..
F
Fiig
gu
urre
e 3
39
9..
Leadscrew bearing lubrication point.
F
Fiig
gu
urre
e 4
40
0..
Tailstock oiling point.