Grizzly G0632 User Manual

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G0632 16" x 42" Variable Speed Wood Lathe

4. Use the motor tensioning handle to lift the

motor assembly all the way up and re-tighten
the motor mount cap screw—this will hold the
motor in place while you change the belt posi-
tion.

5. Reach into the belt access cavity and roll

the belt onto the desired set of pulleys (see

Figure 31).

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Figure 31. Speed range belt positions.

6. Loosen the motor mount cap screw and lower

the motor.

Always choose the correct speed for your

particular turning project. As a general rule,

the larger the workpiece diameter, the slow-

er the speed. Always start the lathe on slow

speed. Failure to heed this warning could

lead to serious personal injury.

7. Apply downward pressure on the motor ten-

sioning handle to properly tension the drive
belt and re-tighten the motor mount cap
screw.

Note: When properly tensioned, the belt
should deflect about

⁄

" when moderate pres-

sure is applied to the belt mid-way between
the upper and lower pulley (see

Figure 32).

8. Replace the front belt access panel.

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Figure 32. Testing for

⁄

" belt deflection.