Grizzly Lathe G1495 User Manual

HEAVY-DUTY WOOD LATHE  
MODEL G1495  
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. PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
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SECTION 1: SAFETY  
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 substitute for prop-  
er 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 avoid-  
ed, COULD result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-  
ed, 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 extension  
cords if they become damaged.  
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing  
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  
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18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
16  
16  
16  
12  
12  
10  
16  
14  
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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 cov-  
ering 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 safe-  
ty 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 The Lathe  
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 inspection, adjustment, or mainte-  
nance procedure.  
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  
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.  
UNATTENDED for any reason.  
11. DO NOT STOP LATHE USING YOUR  
HAND against the workpiece.  
5. REMOVE INDEXING PIN before turning  
12. KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING ARTICLES  
such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items  
away from the lathe spindle.  
lathe on.  
6. SELECT THE TURNING SPEED which is  
appropriate for the type of work. Allow the  
lathe to gain its full speed before beginning  
turning.  
13. WHEN FACE PLATE TURNING, use lathe  
chisels on the downward spinning side of  
the workpiece only.  
7. ALWAYS OBSERVE THE CONDITION of  
the materials you are turning. Pay particu-  
lar attention to knots, splits and other  
potentially dangerous conditions.  
14. REMOVE THE TOOL REST when per-  
forming sanding or polishing operations on  
the rotating spindle.  
15. KEEP LATHE TOOLS PROPERLY  
SHARPENED and hold firmly in the prop-  
er position when turning.  
Like all power tools, there is danger asso-  
ciated with the Model G1495 Heavy-Duty  
Lathe. Accidents are frequently caused by  
lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention.  
Use this tool with respect and caution to  
lessen the possibility of operator injury. If  
normal safety precautions are overlooked  
or ignored serious personal injury may  
occur.  
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS  
Standard  
Locking  
110/220V Operation  
Your G1495 machine comes pre-wired for 110V  
operation. It includes a three-prong plug which  
should be plugged into a grounded circuit as  
shown in Figure 1. Under normal use, the motor  
draws approximately 12 amps @ 110V. We rec-  
ommend the lathe be plugged into a circuit pro-  
tected by a 15 amp circuit breaker.  
220V/240V  
15A  
NEMA L6-15  
Figure 2. Two typical 220V outlet configurations.  
Grounding  
This motor can be operated at 220V, however  
there is no power advantage from operating at a  
higher voltage. To revise the lathe to operate on  
220V it is necessary to do two things:  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,  
grounding provides a path of least resistance for  
electric current to reduce the risk of electric  
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord  
having an equipment-grounding conductor which  
must be properly connected to a grounding plug.  
The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet  
that is properly installed and grounded in accor-  
dance with all local codes and ordinances.  
1. The motor must be rewired according to the  
wiring diagram provided at the back of this  
manual.  
2. The plug at the end of the power cord  
needs to be cut off and replaced with a type  
similar to those pictured in Figure 2.  
Under normal use, the motor draws approximate-  
ly 6 amps @ 220V. We recommend the lathe be  
plugged into a circuit protected by a 15 amp cir-  
cuit breaker.  
Improper connections of the electrical-grounding  
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The  
conductor with green or green and yellow striped  
insulation is the electrical-grounding conductor. If  
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug  
is necessary, do not connect the equipment  
grounding conductor to a live terminal.  
This equipment must be grounded. Verify  
that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you  
intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is  
not, it will be necessary to run a separate 12  
A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet  
to a known ground. Under no circumstances  
should the grounding pin from any three-  
pronged plug be removed. Serious injury may  
occur.  
Figure 1. Typical 110V plug and outlet.  
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Extension Cords  
Notes  
We do not recommend the use of extension cords  
on 220V equipment. It is much better to arrange  
the placement of your equipment and the  
installed wiring to eliminate the need for exten-  
sion cords. If the lathe is being operated at 110V  
an extension cord is acceptable, however make  
sure the cord is rated Hard Service (grade S) or  
better. Refer to the chart in Section 1: Safety  
Instructions to determine the minimum gauge for  
the extension cord. The extension cord must also  
contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair  
or replace extension cords when they become  
worn or damaged.  
We have covered some basic electrical  
requirements for the safe operation of your  
Lathe. These requirements are not neces-  
sarily comprehensive. You must be sure  
that your particular electrical configuration  
complies with local and state codes.  
Ensure compliance by checking with your  
local municipality or a licensed electrician.  
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION  
Most importantly, we stand behind our machines.  
If you have any service questions or parts  
requests, please call or write us at the location  
Commentary  
listed below.  
We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G1495  
Heavy-Duty Wood Lathe. The Model G1495 is  
part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodwork-  
ing machinery. When used according to the  
guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect  
years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and  
proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis-  
faction.  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
2406 Reach Road  
Williamsport, PA 17701  
Phone: (570) 326-3806  
Fax: (800) 438-5901  
E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com  
The Model G1495 is a cabinet-type, heavy-duty  
lathe designed for the serious wood turner. It pro-  
vides a 40'' distance between centers and a 14''  
swing over the bed, dimensions well suited for  
The specifications, drawings, and photographs  
illustrated in this manual represent the Model  
G1495 as supplied when the manual was pre-  
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-  
tinuous improvement, changes may be made at  
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.  
Whenever possible, though, we send manual  
updates to all owners of a particular tool or  
machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to  
insert the new information with the old and keep  
it for reference.  
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most turning requirements. The motor is a 4 HP  
dual voltage motor which provides seven turning  
speeds from 500 to 3070 RPM. This machine  
includes a spur center, a live center, a large clear  
plastic protective shield, and outboard mounted  
accessories including sanding disc, tilting table,  
pneumatic drum sander, contour flap sander and  
an adjustable tool rest for faceplate turning.  
A number of optional accessories for the Model  
G1495 are available through the Grizzly catalog.  
These include lathe chisels, chucks, faceplates,  
sanding abrasives replacements and a copy  
attachment for making multiple copies of a spin-  
dle.  
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 G1495 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 under-  
stand all of the safety procedures. If you do  
not understand something, DO NOT operate  
the machine.  
We are also pleased to provide this manual with  
the Model G1495. It was written to guide you  
through assembly, review safety considerations,  
and cover general operating procedures. It repre-  
sents our effort to produce the best documenta-  
tion possible. If you have any comments regard-  
ing this manual, please write to us at the address  
below:  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
Technical Documentation  
P.O. Box 2069  
C
/O  
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069  
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Unpacking  
Piece Inventory  
Parts should be as follows (See Figure 3):  
• Stand Assembly w/ Motor Installed  
• Lathe Assembly  
This machine is shipped from the manufacturer in  
two carefully packed cartons. If you discover the  
machine is damaged after you’ve signed for deliv-  
ery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will  
need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save  
the containers and all packing materials for pos-  
sible inspection by the carrier or its agent.Without  
the packing materials, filing a freight claim can be  
difficult. If you need assistance determining  
whether you need to file a freight claim, or with  
the procedure to file one, please contact our  
Customer Service.  
• V-Belt  
• Right Hand Stand  
• Support Shelves (2)  
• Floor Brackets (3)  
• Shield  
• Shield Support Tube  
• Shield Sliding Support  
• Shield Hardware Bag  
Mounting Bars  
Hex Bolts 516" - 18 x 412  
Flat Washers 516"  
Tailstock Handle  
• Sanding Attachments  
Flap Sander  
2
2
4
"
1
1
1
1
The G1495 is a heavy machine (265 lbs.  
shipping weight). DO NOT over-exert your-  
self while unpacking or moving your  
machine – get assistance. In the event that  
your Lathe must be moved up or down a  
flight of stairs, be sure that the stairs are  
capable of supporting the combined weight  
of people and the machine. Serious per-  
sonal injury may occur.  
Pneumatic Drum  
Aluminum Sanding Disc  
Garnet Sanding Disc  
• Arbor for Mounting Sanding Acc  
• Tilting Work Table  
• Work Table Support Spindle  
• Outboard Tool Rest Bracket w/ 3 Bolts  
• Outboard Tool Rest Support  
• Outboard Tool Rest Post w/ Nut  
• Faceplate  
• Miter Gauge  
Tool Rest Holder  
Tool Rest  
• Knockout Bar  
• Allen® Wrench 6mm  
• Hardware Bag  
Hex Bolts 516" - 18 x 34  
Flat Washers 516"  
"
18  
36  
6
Cap Screws 516" - 18 x 212  
Hex Nuts 516" - 18  
"
24  
In the event that any generally used fasteners are  
missing, we can replace them, or, for the sake of  
expediency, replacements can be obtained at  
your local hardware store.  
Figure 3. Parts Inventory.  
NOTICE  
A full parts list and illustrations can be  
found at the back of this manual. Use this  
information to identify parts or to clarify  
assembly steps.  
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Clean Up  
Site Considerations  
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy  
oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment.  
Remove this protective coating with a solvent  
cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlo-  
rine-based solvents as they may damage painted  
surfaces should they come in contact. Always fol-  
low the usage instructions on the product you  
choose for clean up.  
FLOOR LOAD  
Your G1495 Wood Lathe represents a fairly large  
weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial  
or home shop floors should be sufficient to carry  
the weight of the machine. If you question the  
strength of your flooring, check with a qualified  
architect or building engineer to determine if rein-  
forcement is required.  
WORKING CLEARANCES  
Working clearances can be thought of as the dis-  
tances between machines and obstacles that  
allow safe operation of every machine without  
limitation. Consider existing and anticipated  
machine needs, size of material to be processed  
through each machine, and space for auxiliary  
stands and/or work tables. Also consider the rel-  
ative position of each machine to one another for  
efficient material handling. Be sure to allow your-  
self sufficient room to safely run your machines in  
any foreseeable operation.  
Many of the solvents commonly used to  
clean machinery can be highly flammable,  
and toxic when inhaled or ingested. Always  
work in well-ventilated areas far from poten-  
tial ignition sources when dealing with sol-  
vents. Use care when disposing of waste  
rags and towels to be sure they do not cre-  
ate fire or environmental hazards. Keep  
children and animals safely away when  
cleaning and assembling this machine.  
LIGHTING AND OUTLETS  
Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate  
shadow and prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits  
should be dedicated or large enough to handle  
combined motor amp loads. Outlets should be  
located near each machine so power or exten-  
sion cords are not obstructing high-traffic areas.  
Be sure to observe local electrical codes for prop-  
er installation of new lighting, outlets, or circuits.  
Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-  
based solvents to remove this protective  
coating.These products generally have low  
flash points which makes them extremely  
flammable. A risk of explosion and burning  
exists if these products are used. Serious  
personal injury may occur.  
Make your shop “child safe”. Ensure that  
your workplace is inaccessible to young-  
sters by closing and locking all entrances  
when you are away. Never allow visitors in  
your shop when assembling, adjusting or  
operating equipment.  
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY  
Pre-assembly  
Stand  
Assembly of the G1495 is straightforward. We  
have organized the assembly process into steps.  
Please follow them in sequence.  
The stand components are most easily assem-  
bled on their sides, then stood up and joined  
together:  
Tools Required: Only a few common tools are  
needed to assemble this machine. Specifically,  
two 12mm open end wrenches, a 6mm Allen®  
wrench (supplied), a Phillips® screwdriver and a  
plumb bob.  
1. Attach the two base brackets to the base of  
the cabinet using four (4) 516'' - 18 x 34'' bolts  
and nuts. Use two (2) washers for each bolt,  
one under the head of the bolt, one next to  
the nut. These brackets are used when the  
lathe is going to be bolted to the floor or  
other type of support structure. See Figure  
4.  
All die-cut metal parts have a sharp edge  
(called “flashing”) on them after they are  
formed.This is generally removed at the fac-  
tory. Sometimes a bit of flashing might  
escape inspection, and the sharp edge may  
cause cuts or lacerations when handled.  
Please examine the edges of all die-cut  
metal parts and file or sand the edge to  
remove the flashing before handling.  
Figure 4. Attaching base brackets to stand.  
(Stand is lying down on its front)  
2. Attach the third base bracket to the right  
5
3
hand stand using two (2) 16'' - 18 x 4''  
bolts, washers and nuts.  
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3. Lay the right hand stand on its side so the  
two shelves can be more easily assembled  
to it. See Figure 5. The two shelves differ  
by the location of the bolt holes located  
along the front and rear flanges. Fasten  
5. With an assistant, set the lathe bed assem-  
bly on the stand, with the headstock so it is  
on the cabinet stand. Secure the lathe bed  
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to the stands using six (6) 16'' - 18 x 212''  
Allen® head bolts, washers and nuts sup-  
plied.  
5
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with four (4) 16'' - 18 x 4'' bolts, washers  
and nuts for each shelf. Do not tighten  
securely at this point.  
6. Remove the head cover from the headstock  
by taking out three (3) Phillips® head  
screws. Turn the variable speed control  
lever to the highest speed position, if it is  
not already there.  
7. Loosen the upper hex nuts on the motor  
adjustment bolts to allow the motor to pivot  
upward freely. See Figure 7. Place the V-  
belt over the lower pulley and lift up on the  
motor while slipping the V-belt over the  
upper pulley in the headstock.  
Figure 5. Attaching shelves to right hand stand.  
4. Carefully position the right hand stand and  
assembled shelves alongside the cabinet.  
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3
See Figure 6. Use four (4) 16'' - 18 x 4''  
bolts, washers and nuts to secure the  
upper and lower shelves to the stand.  
Figure 7. Loosening motor mount bolts.  
Figure 6. Attach shelves to stand cabinet.  
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8. To align the pulleys, set the speed control  
lever mid-way between high and low so the  
upper and lower pulleys are spread  
approximately the same amount. Ensure  
that the lathe is sitting level. Use a plumb  
bob to check the side of the pulleys in rela-  
tion to each other. See Figure 8.  
Tool Rest  
The tool rest is equipped with a cam-action  
clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed.  
When the lever is thrown, a locking plate lifts up  
and secures the tool rest to the bed. See Figure  
9. To install the tool rest assembly:  
If the pulleys are not in alignment, loosen  
the motor mounting bolts and move the  
motor on its mounting plate. The lathe  
assembly can also be moved slightly to  
achieve alignment, by loosening the bolts  
installed in Step 5.  
1. Remove the large hex nut and lock plate  
from the bottom of the tool rest assembly.  
2. Set the tool rest assembly on the lathe bed  
with the clamp stud between the bed slot.  
3. Set the tool rest lock handle so it is pointing  
down. Re-install the lock plate and thread  
the hex nut back onto the stud until it bot-  
toms out.  
4. Lift the lock handle approximately 90˚ and  
tighten the hex nut 12 to 23 of a turn more.  
5. Turn the tool rest lock handle until it locks  
the tool rest down onto the bed. You may  
need to adjust the Hex Nut in small incre-  
ments to fine tune how the tool rest assem-  
bly locks down onto the bed.  
Figure 8. Using plumb bob for pulley alignment.  
9. Tighten the motor adjusting nuts so there  
is constant pressure on the V-belt from the  
lower motor pulley. Ensure that the motor is  
level and the pulleys are parallel with each  
other. Once the V-belt is in position,  
change speeds only with the motor run-  
ning and the headstock cover in place. If  
speed changes are necessary for adjust-  
ment or testing, unplug the machine and  
rotate the pulleys by hand while moving  
the speed lever. Never move the speed  
lever without rotating the spindle as the  
belt can become jammed or the movable  
pulley can be damaged.  
Figure 9. Mounting the tool rest.  
10. At this point tighten all the bolts on the  
stand. Put the headstock cover plate back  
into place and secure.  
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Tailstock  
Thread the handle onto the tailstock handwheel  
and tighten down the jamnut. Figure 10.  
Bevel edge of spacer  
Figure 11. Bar mounted with spacer tube.  
4. Fasten the clear plastic guard to the sliding  
bracket using the four (4) Phillips® head  
screws already attached to the mounting  
plate. Make sure the plastic guard is sand-  
wiched between the two metal plates. For  
ease of assembly, the locking knobs can be  
removed which will allow the mounting  
plate to be removed from the assembly.  
Reinstall after attaching the clear plastic  
panel.  
Figure 10. Tailstock handwheel assembly.  
To use, slide the guard assembly over the specif-  
ic area of the stock you are turning, loosen the  
lock knobs and pull the front edge of the guard  
down as low as possible while still allowing  
access to the workpiece. Tighten the knobs.  
Guard Assembly  
The clear plastic guard protects the operator from  
flying debris as the lathe is turning. To assemble  
the guard to the machine:  
1. Mount one end of the sliding bar to the back  
of the lathe bed using the spacer tube, the  
long bolt and washer provided. See Figure  
11. Ensure that the spacer tube bevel is  
against the lathe bed, positioned so the bar  
will be level and parallel to the bed.  
2. Before attaching the other end, slide the  
tubular bracket onto the bar so the pivot  
hinge faces forward. See Figure 12. Ensure  
that the spacer tube bevel is against the  
lathe bed, positioned so the bar will be level  
and parallel to the bed.  
Figure 12. Guard assembly in place.  
3. Secure the other end of the bar to the back  
of the lathe bed as described in Step 1.  
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SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES  
4. Now install the other end of the shaft into  
Introduction  
the fitting which is just below the outboard  
spindle.The table is held in position with the  
spring-loaded lever. Pull up on the spring  
loaded shank to disengage the lever from  
the adjustment screw and rotate the lever  
for clearance. When the lever is in the  
desired position, allow the spring to pull it  
back onto the adjustment screw.  
The G1495 Lathe can be used for a wide variety  
of woodturning applications. There are a number  
of accessories which are used for specific proce-  
dures. In this section the installation and basic  
operation of these accessory items is described.  
In Section 6: Operations you will find more spe-  
cific information about the actual turning proce-  
dures and methods.  
5. Position the sanding table so that the table  
is approximately 116 " away from the sanding  
disc. See Figure 13. Always use the side of  
the sanding disc where the downward rota-  
tion will hold the piece down to the table.  
Sanding Attachments  
The outboard side of the headstock spindle  
accommodates a number of accessories. There  
are two different sanding attachments: 1) an 8''  
sanding disc and table with miter gauge, and 2) a  
pneumatic drum and flap sander.  
Sanding Disc and Table  
1. Mount the sanding disc onto the outboard  
spindle by threading it onto the 78'' - 16 left  
hand threads. The disc does not need to be  
highly torqued to the spindle, the reverse  
threading will cause it to self-tighten.  
Figure 13. Sanding disc and table.  
2. Mount the abrasive disc to the flat surface  
of the aluminum disc by peeling the adhe-  
sive backing off and carefully centering the  
abrasive disc on the wheel.  
3. Attach the sanding table in front of the  
sanding disc. First install the end of the  
shaft with the flat face into the bore under-  
neath the table. Two setscrews tighten  
against the flat land on the shaft. Loosely  
tighten the setscrews for now.  
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Pneumatic Drum and Flap Sander  
Spur Center  
The drum and the flap wheel attachment mount  
onto the mandrel provided. See Figure 14 for  
proper installation.  
The G1495 is supplied with a #2 Morse taper four  
tine spur center for use when turning. The spur  
center is used in conjunction with the tailstock live  
center. Install the spur center by inserting into the  
hole in the inboard spindle. Figure 15. See  
Section 5: Operations, Spindle Turning section for  
complete detail on how to properly seat the spur  
center.  
1. First slide the flap wheel over the end of the  
mandrel and position it against the  
machined land.  
2. The drum sander screws onto the threaded  
end of the mandrel. Remember both the  
mandrel and the spindle are left-hand  
threads. The drum sander should be inflat-  
ed to approximately 10 PSI using a bicycle  
pump or other low pressure inflation device.  
Do not over-inflate.  
NOTICE  
Do not use a compressor to inflate the  
pneumatic sanding drum, it is too easy to  
over-inflate. Use a hand-operated pump  
only, and check the inflation pressure with a  
suitable gauge.  
3. These attachments must both be mounted  
on the spindle at the same time, regardless  
of whether both will be used. The flap  
sander attachment helps to provide rigidity  
to the mandrel and drum sander when they  
are installed together.  
Figure 15. Spur center in headstock spindle.  
To remove, insert the knockout bar provided into  
the outboard spindle and tap with the palm of  
your hand while carefully holding onto the spur  
center with your other hand. Figure 16.  
Knockout bar  
Figure 16. Using knockout bar to remove center.  
Figure 14. Pneumatic drum and flap sander.  
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Tailstock  
Tailstock Live Center  
The tail spindle is a Morse Taper #2, the same as  
the headstock. The live center is preinstalled  
from the factory. To remove, turn the handwheel  
counter-clockwise until the tailstock barrel bot-  
toms out in the tailstock housing. This causes the  
center to be forced out of the barrel. Be sure to  
catch the center with your other hand as it drops  
out to avoid damaging the center. See Figure 18.  
The tailstock is equipped with a cam-action  
clamping system to secure it to the lathe bed.  
When the lever is thrown, a locking plate lifts up  
and secures the tool rest to the bed. To position  
the tailstock along the bed:  
1. Loosen the quick release lever and move  
the tailstock to the desired position. Figure  
17.  
2. Re-engage the quick release lever.  
3. If the quick release lever will not lock the  
tailstock down onto the bed (either too  
loose or too tight), loosen or tighten the hex  
nut (located on the underside of the tail-  
stock) in small increments as needed to  
achieve the proper clamping pressure.  
Figure 18. Tailstock spindle taper.  
Reinstall by turning the handwheel clockwise  
until the tailstock barrel sticks out of the tailstock  
housing about 12''. Make certain the surface of the  
taper and the inside of the tailstock bore are  
clean and free of dirt. Insert the live center into  
the tailstock barrel with a light amount of force to  
seat the taper in the bore. When the workpiece is  
secured on the centers, the force will seat the  
taper more completely.  
Quick release lever  
Lever Stop  
Figure 17. Tailstock assembly.  
When installing the workpiece between the cen-  
ters, first move the tailstock to get a rough posi-  
tioning. Lock the tailstock in position with the  
quick-release lever. Then using the handwheel,  
crank the center firmly into the workpiece until it  
is firmly seated. Lock it into position with the lock-  
ing lever See Figure 19.  
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A drill chuck (not supplied) can also be installed  
in the tailstock arbor as long as it is a Morse  
Taper #2 mounting. A chuck is useful if you wish  
to do boring where the workpiece is held in the  
chuck and a drill bit is placed in the tailstock. In  
this application the tailstock handwheel would be  
used to advance the piece into the stationary drill  
bit.  
Face Plate  
The G1495 is supplied with a 6'' face plate.The  
faceplate is used for bowl and plate turning.  
Install the face plate by threading the face plate  
onto the inboard spindle. Use the knockout bar to  
hold the spindle from rotating while tightening or  
removing the face plate. Figure 20. Mount your  
workpiece to the face plate using the mounting  
holes which are bored through the face plate.  
(1) The tailstock barrel lock handle must  
always be locked down while the lathe is in  
use. The workpiece can be thrown from the  
lathe if this step is not observed. (2)The tail-  
stock barrel should not protrude from the  
tailstock housing more than 2''. Serious per-  
sonal injury may occur.  
Locking Lever  
Figure 20. Face plate installed on spindle.  
Figure 19. Locking lever on tailstock spindle.  
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Outboard Tool Rest  
Accessory Removal  
To remove accessories such as faceplates, sand-  
ing discs or the drum/flap sander from the head-  
stock spindle, insert the knockout bar into the  
hole in the headstock near the inboard spindle.  
Turn the spindle by hand until the bar engages  
one of the indexing holes, which will lock the spin-  
dle in position. While holding the knockout bar,  
rotate the accessory counterclockwise if mounted  
inboard, or counterclockwise if mounted on the  
outboard side. See Figure 22.  
The outboard side of the headstock can be used  
for faceplate turning when the diameter of the  
stock exceeds what can be handled on the  
inboard side. The range of diameters suitable for  
outboard turning is from 14'' to a maximum of  
19''. Outboard turning will require an accessory  
faceplate which is available from Grizzly.  
Outboard turning should always be done with the  
tool rest installed:  
1. Fasten the L-shaped bracket to the cabinet  
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stand with the two (2) 16'' - 18 x 1'' bolts  
provided and tighten with a 12mm wrench.  
2. Attach the tool rest support to the bracket  
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with the 4'' - 10 x 212'' bolt and nut as  
shown in Figure 21 This is hand-tightened  
only to allow movement.  
3. Insert the threaded end of the tool rest post  
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into the cast boss and secure with the 4''  
hex nut. This also is only hand-tightened.  
4. The tool rest can now be placed into the  
end of the support post and secured with  
the setscrew.  
Figure 22. Knockout bar for removal.  
Figure 21. Outboard tool rest.  
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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS  
Introduction  
Test Run  
This section describes some of the basic infor-  
mation required to use your G1495 Heavy Duty  
Wood Lathe. It concentrates on methods of  
mounting the workpiece to the machine for the  
various operations. We do not go into great detail  
about specific turning procedures here because  
there are a wide variety of tools and methods to  
achieve the needs of a particular project.  
Once the assembly is complete and all fasteners  
and accessories have been tightened securely,  
you are ready to test the machine. Do not attempt  
to mount any workpiece on the spindle for this ini-  
tial test run. Connect the machine to the main  
power supply. Press the START button. Make  
sure that your finger is poised on the STOP but-  
ton, just in case there’s a problem. The Wood  
Lathe should run smoothly, with little or no vibra-  
tion or rubbing noises. Strange or unnatural nois-  
es should be investigated and corrected before  
operating the machine further. Vibrations or rat-  
tling noises will most commonly come from a tool  
rest or tailstock which has not been locked down  
into position.  
We recommend you consult one of the many fine  
reference books on woodturning and lathe opera-  
tion for more detail as you build your skills with  
the lathe. Many communities also have wood-  
working associations or adult education programs  
which are an excellent way to learn turning tech-  
niques firsthand.  
If the lathe runs smoothly, try mounting a piece of  
turning stock (See Spindle Turning heading for  
instructions on how to mount). If a problem per-  
sists, stop the machine and review all the assem-  
bly steps and adjustments. Call for assistance, if  
needed.  
Like all power tools, there is danger associ-  
ated with the Model G1495 Heavy-Duty  
Wood Lathe. Accidents are frequently  
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay  
attention. Use this tool with respect and  
caution to lessen the possibility of operator  
injury. If normal safety precautions are over-  
looked or ignored, serious personal injury  
may occur.  
DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust the  
machine while it is running. Wait until the  
machine is turned off, unplugged and all  
working parts have come to a rest before  
you do anything! Serious personal injury  
may occur.  
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used to make a plunge cut by setting it on  
the tool rest and pushing it into the stock at  
a right angle. It can also be used to make  
deep grooves or to cut a finish piece off of  
the master blank. The size of a parting tool  
is measured as the thickness of the blade  
at its thickest point.  
Turning Tools  
Turning chisels are available in a variety of styles  
and sizes which are specialized for different turn-  
ing applications. For general purposes, we will  
describe the five basic types of chisels to get you  
started. There are a wide variety of other chisel  
configurations and tools for specialized applica-  
tions. We recommend you consult a good text on  
lathe turning to learn more.  
C. Spear Point - has a point formed by grind-  
ing two bezels ground onto the same sur-  
face of the blade at a 110˚ or less angle. It  
can used to form V shapes and for finishing  
corners. Available in a number of different  
sizes and angles, size is generally called  
out in the overall thickness of the blade and  
the angle.  
The five general types of turning chisels are  
shown in Figure 23:  
D. Skew Chisel - has a point formed by grind-  
ing two bezels on each side of the wide  
blade, and the cutting edge is angled  
across the end of the blade. The skew is  
one of the most versatile turning tools, used  
for scraping, paring, smoothing and finish-  
ing cuts. Skews are measured across the  
blade width.  
A. Gouge Chisel - a gouge can be recognized  
primarily by its curved or arced shape. The  
size of the arc and the type of grind across  
its cutting edge will determine the job it is  
best suited for. A roughing gouge is gener-  
ally ground straight across the end and is  
used to get the initial round shape on the  
stock. A spindle gouge will be a bit lighter  
and will have the end ground semi-circular.  
They are used to achieve the convex or  
concave surfaces on the turning. They are  
available in different sizes measured as the  
distance across the blade, and will be noted  
as a shallow or deep flute.  
E. Round Nose - has a rounded cutting edge  
ground across the end of the blade. This  
chisel is used to form concave surfaces,  
grooves or cove shapes. Measurement is  
across the overall width of the blade, but the  
radius of the end is also generally called  
out.  
B. Parting Tool - has a sharp point with bezels  
cut on the narrow edges of the blade. The  
cutting edge occurs on the blade portion  
where it is the thickest. The parting tool is  
B
D
A
C
E
Figure 23. Five basic chisel types.  
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Speed Selector  
Turning Speeds  
The variable speed selector has seven position  
settings - 500, 580, 750, 1100, 1550, 2200 and  
3070 RPM. The speed selector is linked to the  
splined headstock pulley. As the speed selector is  
shifted, the headstock pulley expands or con-  
tracts, changing the effective diameter of the pul-  
ley. Since the motor is also splined and spring-  
loaded, it will inversely change diameter due to  
the V-belt. As an example, when the lever is shift-  
ed to high speed, the upper pulley will spread  
apart and decrease diameter.This makes the belt  
now move on a smaller headstock pulley, and the  
motor pulley will simultaneously contract  
(increase in size) due to spring compression.  
Selecting the appropriate turning speed depends  
upon a number of factors. Most important is the  
diameter of the workpiece - the larger the diame-  
ter, the slower the speed.The type of wood is also  
important, harder woods require slower speeds.  
The sharpness of the cutting tool is also impor-  
tant. The sharper the tool, the slower the speed  
that can be used. Selecting the proper speed is a  
matter of trial and error at first. Start out with a  
slow speed at first, and if the cut is not clean and  
smooth, try the next highest speed.  
When roughing out stock, always start at the  
slowest speed. Once the work is roughed out,  
1100 RPM is generally a good speed for turning  
spindles with a 2'' or less diameter. Because  
peripheral speed increases as diameter increas-  
es, we recommend using a lower speed when  
turning larger diameter stock. When turning on  
the faceplate, a 580 or 750 RPM is recommend-  
ed. Outboard turning should generally be done at  
the slowest speed setting.  
To change speeds:  
1. Turn the lathe on.  
2. Pull the speed selector lever straight back  
away from the machine so the detent spring  
compresses. Figure 24.  
3. Slowly shift the lever to the desired speed.  
Operating at lower speeds is suitable for most  
applications. Lower speeds will also prolong chis-  
el sharpness, especially when using a scraping  
cut. Under no circumstances should you operate  
this lathe at a speed which is too fast for your par-  
ticular application.  
4. Make sure the lever is set in the detent for  
the desired speed, by listening for it to click  
into position.  
NOTICE  
Remember to choose the correct speed for  
your particular turning project. As a gener-  
al rule, the larger the workpiece diameter,  
the slower the speed. Always start on slow  
speed.  
NOTICE  
To change speeds, the lathe must be on.  
Attempting to change speeds without the  
spindle turning can result in damage to the  
belt drive mechanism.  
Figure 24. Speed selector in slowest speed  
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3. With the spur center firmly attached to the  
workpiece, insert the spur center into the  
headstock spindle.  
Spindle Turning  
4. While supporting the free end of the work-  
piece in your hand, loosen the tailstock  
locking lever and slide the tailstock assem-  
bly close to the end of the workpiece and  
lock into place.  
Spindle turning is the most common type of work  
done with a wood lathe. It involves turning a work-  
piece between two centers and removing stock to  
achieve a specific contour. To mount a workpiece  
between centers:  
5. Line up the point of the live center with the  
workpiece center. Turn the hand wheel to  
press the center into the workpiece. Do not  
press too tightly or the bearings will bind  
and may overheat. Too loose, however, and  
the workpiece will not be properly seated  
and may spin off when the lathe is started.  
Lock the spindle nose in place with the  
locking lever. Make certain no more than 2''  
of the spindle is extended.  
1. Locate the center point on both ends of the  
workpiece. This can be done by carefully  
drawing diagonal lines from corner to cor-  
ner.The point of intersection is the center of  
the work. Or if the workpiece is somewhat  
irregular, there are center finding devices  
available which will aid in this step.  
2. Hold the workpiece vertically and support it  
on a solid surface. Line up the spur center  
with the center of the workpiece. Drive the  
spur center into the stock about 14'' using a  
dead blow hammer. See Figure 25. Be  
careful not to split the workpiece.Wood with  
splits along the grain may fly off the lathe  
during operation. For dense wood, drill a  
hole for the center and score lines with a  
saw blade for the spurs.  
6. Adjust the tool rest as close to the work-  
piece as possible without actually coming in  
contact with the workpiece. Test by hand  
turning the workpiece before turning lathe  
on. Ensure that the lathe chisel is fully sup-  
ported by the tool rest. Support the lathe  
chisel on the tool rest with one hand, while  
controlling the chisel with the other hand.  
See Figure 26.  
7. Cycle the lathe on and off rapidly to ensure  
the workpiece is firmly seated.  
Figure 25. Seating the spur center.  
Make certain the centers at both ends are  
firmly seated. Failure to do so can allow the  
workpiece to spin off of the lathe. Serious  
personal injury may occur.  
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3. Mount the faceplate and the attached work-  
piece to the headstock spindle. Install the  
faceplate by threading it onto the spindle.  
Faceplate Turning  
4. Move the tailstock to the far end of the bed  
to assure it won’t interfere with the face-  
plate turning operations. Remove the live  
center from the tailstock to avoid injury.  
Faceplate turning is usually done on stock diam-  
eters greater than 4'' and less than 8'' in length.  
The maximum recommended stock diameter for  
inboard turning is 14'' if less than 2'' thick. Reduce  
the stock diameter if turning thicker stock.  
5. Move the tool rest into position in front of  
the mounted workpiece. The position  
shown in Figure 27 would be for shaping  
the face. The tool rest should be approxi-  
Outboard turning can be done if the diameter is  
greater than 14'', however we recommend a max-  
imum diameter of 19'' and a maximum thickness  
of 2'' due to the forces generated and the size of  
the motor on the G1495. Outboard turning is  
accomplished the same as described below,  
except the adjustment of the tool rest is slightly  
different.  
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mately ⁄2'' from the workpiece. When turn-  
ing the outer edge the tool rest should be  
moved so it is in close proximity to the edge  
of the piece.  
When faceplate turning, always remove material  
using the scraping method. When making a  
scraping cut the tool is held in a level position with  
the tool edge contacting the surface of the work  
even with, or slightly above, the horizontal center-  
line. The tool rest should be slightly below the  
centerline.  
Remember that centrifugal force increases along  
with the diameter and mass of the workpiece.The  
greater the centrifugal force, the greater the  
potential for the workpiece to become dislodged  
from the lathe mounting.  
To mount stock for faceplate turning:  
The gouge chisel should be used on faceplate  
turning only when you have achieved a certain  
proficiency with turning. Using the gouge can be  
troublesome because there is a tendency of the  
grain to grab the chisel, resulting in loss of con-  
trol. When shaping narrow, inside surfaces, care  
must be taken so that the chisel does not inad-  
vertently catch on the surface.  
1. Remove the spur center using the knockout  
bar. See Accessories Section, Spur Center  
for more detail.  
2. Attach stock to the faceplate. The faceplate  
supplied is 6'' in diameter, however the hole  
spacing provided will allow mounting of  
stock down to 4''. If the stock is greater than  
6'' and up to 14'' (for inboard turning), the  
stock can still be mounted to this faceplate.  
Stock can be attached using wood screws,  
or if those will interfere with the finished  
project, a backing block can be glued to the  
back face of the stock to be used for attach-  
ment. Ensure that the two mating surfaces  
are flat and centered with each other. For  
easy removal later, glue a piece of heavy  
paper (e.g. a grocery bag) between the  
stock and the backing block. Make sure  
there is a strong bond before starting the  
turning operation. After the turning is com-  
plete, the two pieces can be separated with  
a parting tool or a hammer and chisel to  
break the glue joint.  
Figure 27. Typical faceplate turning setup.  
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Indexing  
Sanding  
Indexing can be used for cutting evenly spaced  
grooves or flutes along the length of a spindle.  
The headstock spindle indexes every 30˚ by  
inserting the knockout bar into the hole in the  
headstock. This locks the spindle in that position,  
the lathe should not be turned on when the index-  
ing feature is being used.  
Turnings can be sanded while they are still in the  
lathe, however the tool rest should always be  
removed when performing sanding steps. This  
will avoid any possibility of your hand getting  
caught between the rest and the workpiece.  
Sanding is useful to remove any surface defects  
which may still be present from the turning oper-  
ations. Quite frequently there are ridges, bumps  
or other uneven spots which can effectively be  
removed by sanding. Sanding is also necessary  
to prepare the project for final finish application.  
Once the spindle is locked, the groove can be cut  
using several methods. The grooves can be  
marked out by using the edge of the tool rest as  
a straight edge. Extra length tool rests are avail-  
able as an optional accessory should the length  
of the fluting be longer than the standard tool rest.  
The groove can then be cut by hand using a wood  
carving chisel. Or a hand plane can be outfitted  
with special cutters to achieve reeding or fluting  
style cuts.  
When sanding it is best to proceed through a pro-  
gression of abrasive grits (typical grit sizes are  
60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 240, 280, 320,  
360, 400, 500 and 600). If your turning is fairly  
rough start at 60 and work up. If it is smoother,  
you may be able to start at the 80-120 range.  
Most woodturners discover that as their skill with  
the chisels improves, so does the resulting sur-  
face finish. Whether you need to go as high as  
600 depends upon what type of finish you will be  
applying. For a painted surface it is generally  
acceptable to stop at 120 or 150. If it is to be  
stained and varnished you generally need to go  
to at least 280-320. And if it will not get any sur-  
face coating at all, you will find the best results  
from going to the highest grits.  
There are also accessory devices available which  
can be used to guide a router along the length of  
the spindle.  
Never start the lathe with the knockout bar  
inserted in the indexing hole. Serious per-  
sonal injury may occur.  
During the sanding process be sure not to over  
sand certain features. Spindles will often have  
sharp corners or beading as part of the design. It  
is very easy to remove these features in just a few  
seconds of sanding. Sandpaper strips are often  
very useful in sanding spindles while turning,  
these can be worked into the fine details of the  
project.  
The sanding process can also generate a lot of  
heat so be sure to protect your hands, or be less  
aggressive in the amount of material you are  
removing.  
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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE  
General  
Lubrication  
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model  
G1495 Wood Lathe will ensure its optimum per-  
formance. Make a habit of inspecting your lathe  
each time you use it. Check for the following con-  
ditions and repair or replace when necessary.  
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently  
lubricated, lubrication is not required for the life of  
the bearings.  
The threads on the locking handles and levers  
may require a small amount of lubrication over  
time.  
1. Loose mounting bolts.  
2. Worn switch.  
The sliding pulley sheaves on the headstock and  
the motor should receive a shot of light oil period-  
ically to assure smooth speed changes.  
3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs.  
4. Damaged V-belt.  
5. Any other condition that could hamper the  
safe operation of this machine.  
V-Belt  
Inspect regularly for tension and wear. Replace  
when necessary with a size A-52 belt. Check pul-  
leys to ensure that they are properly aligned. See  
stand assembly section for proper tension and  
pulley alignment procedures.  
Lathe Bed  
The bed, ways and other non-painted surfaces on  
the Model G1495 should be protected against  
rusting and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after  
every use ensures that moisture from wood dust  
isn’t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal  
surfaces.  
DO NOT attempt to perform any mainte-  
nance procedure while the machine is run-  
ning. Wait until the machine is turned off,  
unplugged and all moving parts have come  
to a stop before proceeding! Serious per-  
sonal injury may occur.  
Some woodworkers recommend using automo-  
tive paste wax on exposed steel and cast iron sur-  
faces. The wax provides a layer of protection, as  
well as reducing friction. Avoid waxes that contain  
silicone or other synthetic ingredients. These  
materials can find their way into lumber that’s  
being worked, and can make staining and finish-  
ing difficult. If you use paste wax, make sure that  
it’s 100% Carnauba wax.  
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SECTION 8: CLOSURE  
The following pages contain general machine  
We recommend you keep a copy of our current  
catalog for complete information regarding  
Grizzly's warranty and return policy. If you need  
additional technical information relating to this  
machine, or if you need general assistance or  
replacement parts, please contact the Service  
Department listed in Section 3: General  
Information.  
data, parts diagrams/lists, troubleshooting guide  
and Warranty/Return information for your Model  
G1495 Heavy-Duty Wood lathe.  
If you need parts or help in assembling your  
machine, or if you need operational information,  
we encourage you to call our Service  
Department. Our trained service technicians will  
be glad to help you.  
Additional information sources are necessary to  
realize the full potential of this machine. Trade  
journals, woodworking magazines, and your local  
library are good places to start.  
If you have comments dealing specifically with  
this manual, please write to our Bellingham,  
Washington location using the address in Section  
3: General Information. The specifications, draw-  
ings, and photographs illustrated in this manual  
represent the Model G1495 as supplied when the  
manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s  
policy of continuous improvement, changes may  
be made at any time with no obligation on the part  
of Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send  
manual updates to all owners of a particular tool  
or machine. Should you receive one, add the new  
information to this manual and keep it for refer-  
ence.  
The Model G1495 was specifically designed  
for woodturning operations. DO NOT MODIFY  
AND/OR USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY  
OTHER PURPOSE. Modifications or  
improper use of this tool will void the war-  
ranty. If you are confused about any aspect of  
this machine, DO NOT use it until you have  
answered all your questions. Serious person-  
al injury may occur.  
We have included some important safety mea-  
sures that are essential to this machine’s opera-  
tion. While most safety measures are generally  
universal, Grizzly reminds you that each work-  
shop is different and safety rules should be con-  
sidered as they apply to your specific situation.  
Like all power tools, there is danger asso-  
ciated with the Model G1495 Wood Lathe.  
Accidents are frequently caused by lack of  
familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use  
this tool with respect and caution to lessen  
the possibility of operator injury. If normal  
safety precautions are overlooked or  
ignored, serious personal injury may  
occur.  
Operating this equipment has the potential  
for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always  
wear safety glasses or goggles when oper-  
ating equipment. Everyday glasses or read-  
ing glasses only have impact resistant  
lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be cer-  
tain the safety glasses you wear meet the  
appropriate standards of the American  
National Standards Institute (ANSI).  
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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, special,  
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 carton. We  
will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise.  
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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