Grizzly G0705 User Manual
Model g0705 (Mfg. since 09/09)
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gibs are wedge-shaped pieces of metal that fill the
gap between the dovetailed ways of the machine.
By adjusting the position of the gib in the gap, you
can remove any play that might exist between the
adjacent components. the gibs are pre-adjusted
at the factory but due to storage, break-in, and
usage, they may require adjustment.
gap between the dovetailed ways of the machine.
By adjusting the position of the gib in the gap, you
can remove any play that might exist between the
adjacent components. the gibs are pre-adjusted
at the factory but due to storage, break-in, and
usage, they may require adjustment.
tools needed
Qty
standard #2 screwdriver ................................... 1
to adjust the table gibs:
1. disConneCt Mill/drill FroM poWer!
2. loosen the table travel locks.
3. loosen or tighten the cross gib screws
(
figure 58) in an alternating manner to adjust
the cross travel gib.
the table should slide smoothly in the cross
direction with no play or looseness. do not
overtighten the gibs or premature slide and
gib wear will occur.
direction with no play or looseness. do not
overtighten the gibs or premature slide and
gib wear will occur.
gibs
the tail end of the spring is located on
the perimeter of the spring housing. this
part may be sharp! use leather gloves or
a heavy shop towel to cover the tail while
loading or unloading return spring pres-
sure. failure to use such precautions may
result in personal injury. do not completely
remove the cover! if you remove the spring
cover, the spring will uncoil rapidly and
create a risk of laceration or impact injury.
Wear gloves and safety glasses during this
procedure.
result in personal injury. do not completely
remove the cover! if you remove the spring
cover, the spring will uncoil rapidly and
create a risk of laceration or impact injury.
Wear gloves and safety glasses during this
procedure.
return spring
the spring tension for automatic quill recoil has
been pre-set at the factory. it should not need
adjustment under most normal circumstances. if
it does need adjustment, the spring housing is
located on the left side of the head.
been pre-set at the factory. it should not need
adjustment under most normal circumstances. if
it does need adjustment, the spring housing is
located on the left side of the head.
to adjust the spring tension:
1. disConneCt MaChine FroM poWer!
2. put on saFety glasses!
figure 59. spring cover.
thumb Knob
spring Cover
roll pin
3. loosen the black thumb knob shown in
figure 59 two or three turns. do not com-
pletely remove the thumb knob.
pletely remove the thumb knob.
figure 58.
Table gib adjustment screw locations.
4. lubricate the cross way and gib.
5. repeat the process for the longitudinal way
gib using the longitudinal gib screws on the
left and right sides of the table base.
left and right sides of the table base.
longitudinal gib
screw (1 of 2 shown)
Cross gib screw
(1 of 2 shown)
2nd Cross gib
screw location
2nd longitudinal
gib screw location