MINI WOOD LATHE
MODEL G9247
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT ©2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
MARCH, 2000 PRINTED IN CHINA
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating This Equipment
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level
of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below.
Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi-
tute for proper accident prevention measures.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information
about proper operation of the equipment.
NOTICE
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or where any flammable or
noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area
well lighted.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. Conductor size should be in accor-
dance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace exten-
sion cords if they become damaged.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing
and changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION-
AL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
LENGTH
AMP RATING
0-6
7-10
11-12
13-16
25ft 50ft 100ft
18
18
16
14
12
10
16
16
16
12
12
10
16
14
14
12
10
No
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
17-20
21-30
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
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Additional Safety Instructions For Lathes
1. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS are in place
and that the Lathe sits on a flat, stable sur-
face.
8. NEVER OPERATE THE LATHE WITH
DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. Maintain
your lathe in proper working condition.
Perform routine inspections and mainte-
nance promptly when called for. Put away
adjustment tools after use.
2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION or a
face shield when operating the Lathe. Use
a respirator to avoid inhaling dust. All safe-
ty equipment should be ANSI approved.
9. MAKE SURE YOUR WOOD LATHE IS
TURNED OFF, disconnected from its power
source and all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before starting any inspec-
tion, adjustment, or maintenance proce-
dure.
3. BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE be
certain the workpiece has been properly
imbedded on the headstock and tailstock
centers and that there is adequate clear-
ance for the full rotation.
10. DO NOT LEAVE LATHE RUNNING UNAT-
4. ADJUST TOOL REST to provide proper
support for the turning tool you will be
using. Test tool rest clearance by rotating
workpiece by hand before turning lathe on.
TENDED for any reason.
11. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR
HAND against the workpiece.
5. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is
appropriate for the type of work. Allow the
lathe to gain its full speed before beginning
turning.
12. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES
such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items away
from the lathe spindle.
13. REMOVE THE TOOL REST when perform-
ing sanding or polishing operations on the
rotating spindle.
6. ALWAYS OBSERVE THE CONDITION of
the materials you are turning. Pay particu-
lar attention to knots, splits and other
potentially dangerous conditions.
14. KEEP LATHE TOOLS PROPERLY
SHARPENED and hold firmly in the proper
position when turning.
7. WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING, use
lathe chisels on the downward spinning
side of the workpiece only.
Operating this equipment has the potential
to propel debris into the air which can
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-
dards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies to
your individual working conditions. Use
this and other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury, damage to equip-
ment or poor work results.
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To operate this, or any power tool, safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with
its characteristics as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G9247
will be time well spent. DO NOT operate this machine until you are completely familiar with the
contents of this manual. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety procedures. If you
do not understand something, DO NOT operate the machine.
OPERATING TIPS
1. Make sure cutting tools are sharp and clean for best tool performance and safe operation.
2. To avoid accidental starts, make sure the Speed Control knob is set at “0” before plugging in the elec-
trical power cord.
3. If any part of the Mini Wood Lathe becomes damaged during use, turn off the power immediately. Do
not proceed with using the lathe until the problem area has been investigated and corrected.
4. Never leave the working area until the lathe has been turned off and the spindle has come to a com-
plete stop.
5. Once a workpiece has been clamped onto the lathe, always rotate the workpiece by hand and check
for proper tool rest clearance before turning on the electrical power.
6. When turning a workpiece, always rough the wood to round form at a low speed to reduce the risk of
workpiece kickback.
7. Always position the Tool Rest above the centerline of the workpiece when shaping a piece of stock.
8. Note the Directional Arrow label (#25). Do not operate the Mini Wood Lathe if the Spindle is rotating
in the wrong direction.
9. Remove all loose knots in the stock before it is mounted on to the lathe.
10.Always keep a firm hold on and maintain control of the cutting tool.
11.If you are uncertain about the optimal speed, it is better to start with the slowest RPM and increase
your speed as your comfort with the tool and the work piece increases.
12.Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job
better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.
REMOVING THE SPUR AND CUP CENTERS
1. Insert a pin into the Spindle (#28) hole and turn the hex nut counterclockwise with a wrench until the
Spur Center (#30) is ejected.
2. Turn the Hand Wheel (#63) counterclockwise until the Cup Center (#46) can be removed.
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CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
The Control Panel consists of ON/OFF buttons, fuse access, and a Variable Speed Knob (#20). To turn the
lathe on, push up on the Red button. To turn the lathe off, Press down the Red button. The Variable Speed
Knob can be adjusted from 0 to 4500 RPM. To access the fuse, use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove
the fuse cover.
TURNING BETWEEN CENTERS
1. It is suggested that you start with a small work piece for practicing wood lathe operation. Select a 2"
x 2" piece of wood (8” long). Draw diagonal lines on each end to locate the center. Place the center
point of one end of the wood on the Cup Center (#46). Place a piece of wood on the end of the Cup
Center for protection, and using a wooden mallet, drive the Cup Center into the wood. Remove the
Cup Center and drive the Spur Center (#30) into the other end of the workpiece. Remove the Spur
Center.
2. Insert the Spur Center into the Headstock Casting (#26), and the Cup Center into the Tailstock
Casting (#59), and tap them lightly with a piece of wood. Place your workpiece between the Spur
Center and the Cup Center, and lock the Tailstock.
3. Move the Cup Center into the workpiece by turning the Head Wheel (#63). Make sure that the Spur
Center and the Cup Center are holding the workpiece in the end center points marked above.
4. Adjust the Tool Rest (#40) so that the top of the Tool Rest is 1/8" away from the corners of the work-
piece and 1/8" above the centerline of the workpiece. Rotate the workpiece by hand to make sure no
portion of the workpiece touches the Tool Rest.
5. Before turning on the Mini Wood Lathe, put the Speed Control Knob in position “0”. Turn the Red but-
ton to start the lathe and slowly rotate the Speed Control Knob clockwise to increase the Spindle
speed. If you are uncertain about the optimal spindle speed, it is better to start with the slowest RPM
and increase the speed as your comfort with the lathe and the workpiece increases.
6. Positioning the Tool Rest for cutting:
When cutting, the object is to pierce the outer skin of the workpiece to a certain designed
depth, then hold the cutting tool steady with the beveled edge parallel to the work cir-
cumference. In this manner, the cutting tool will shove the workpiece at the desired depth.
The best way to hold the cutting tool steady is to rest it on the Tool Rest. The Tool Rest
will act as a fulcrum point to support the cutting tool against the downward force of the
revolving workpiece.
Operation of this equipment has the poten-
tial to propel debris into the air which can
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-
dards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
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A Tool Rest which is placed too low will result in the cutting edge continuing to dig deeper into the work-
piece, result in a “bite” so deep that the cutting tool will begin to bounce and chatter and become very dif-
ficult to hold safely.
If the Tool Rest is placed too high and the cutting tool hits the workpiece near to top (where the direction
of force exerted by the workpiece is nearly horizontal), a strong and dangerous kickback will occur.
If the Tool Rest is placed too far away from the workpiece, the cutting tool will again hit too high on the
workpiece. Leverage will be reduced and it will be very difficult to safely hold the cutting tool. As a general
rule, with small diameter workpiece the Tool Rest should be positioned very close to the workpiece (1/8").
FACEPLATE TURNING
Faceplate turning is primarily used in the making of bowls and in working with other bowl shaped or simi-
lar items. Initially, make certain that you have removed as much waste material from the inside and the out-
side of the work piece by using hand tools. The workpiece is to be held to the Faceplate (#31) with wood
screws (sold separately). Use screws that will drive about half-way through the bottom of the workpiece.
Position the Tool Rest so that you can shape the outside of the workpiece as desired. Once outside work
has been completed, the Tool Rest can be moved and adjusted (make certain the lathe is OFF and
unplugged), so that it is opposite the face of the workpiece. From this position, the inside of the workpiece
can be hollowed out.
WARNING: Before performing any lathe operation, make sure that the workpiece is tightly secured
between the Spur Center/Faceplate and Cup Center. Always check and tighten Handle Rods and the Hand
Wheel for safe operation.
MAINTENANCE
After each use the Mini Wood Lathe should be thoroughly cleaned. Keep the lathe dry at all times.
Occasionally, moving parts should be lubricated with a good quality machine oil.
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty
and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par-
ticular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent
that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.
In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and
any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, spe-
cial, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then
issue you a “Return Number’’, which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the car-
ton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the mer-
chandise.
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.
Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.
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