Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G1004 Grizzly
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VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE MODEL G1004/G1008 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 1999 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REVISED OCTOBER, 1999.
-2 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ..................................................................................3-4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR MILLING MACHINES .......................
-3- Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
-4 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine 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.
-5- G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine Additional Safety Instructions For The Vertical Milling Machine 9. ALWAYS use a brush to remove chips after the cutter has stopped. Never use a rag to remove chips. 10. NEVER operate mill if any part is damaged or broken until it is properly repaired or replaced.
-6 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine 110V Operation The motor supplied with the G1004/G1008 is a dual-voltage 110/120V or 220/240V motor. (For information on operating at 220V, see the section following entitled 220V Operation.
-7- G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine We have covered some basic electrical requirements for the safe operation of your Milling Machine. These requirements are not necessarily comprehensive. You must be sure that your particular electrical con- figuration complies with local and state codes.
-8 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine 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 G1004/G1008 will be time well spent.
-9- G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine The G1004/G1008 is a heavy machine, 1,010 lbs. shipping weight. DO NOT over-exert yourself while unpacking or moving your machine – you will need assistance. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed.
-10 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlorine-based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact.
-11- G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine Assembly of the G1004/G1008 is straightforward. We have organized the assembly process into steps. Please follow them in sequence. ORDER OF ASSEMBLY A. Leveling B. Mounting Handles C. Install Collet or Arbor D.
-12 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine 4. Turn the hex head at the top of the drawbar (located on the top, front of the head) clock- wise until the threads at the bottom of the drawbar mesh with the female threads in the top of the collet or arbor.
-13- G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine This diagram shows belts positioned at A and II. As the chart shows, these positions will yield 1720 RPM. BELT POSITIONING CHART The motor is mounted on a plate hinged to the column. The motor assembly can be released by turning the handle at the side of the motor.
-14 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine Graduated Dials SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS The graduated dials on the handwheels for the table and fine feed can be indexed or “zeroed” to help make accurate and convenient movements. Each dial can be reset or locked with the setscrew or thumb screw provided.
-15- Your Model G1004/G1008 milling machine requires very little maintenance. A thorough cleaning, now and again, will increase the machine’s durability and efficiency by removing chips and grime that can gum up moving parts.
-16 - G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine The following pages contain parts diagram, parts list and Warranty/Return information for your Model G1004/1008 mill. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service Department.
-17- G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine 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.
An important point after buying a device Grizzly G1004 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Grizzly G1004 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Grizzly G1004 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Grizzly G1004 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Grizzly G1004 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Grizzly G1004, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Grizzly G1004.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Grizzly G1004. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Grizzly G1004 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
