Grizzly Variable Speed Wood G8690 - Manual (Page 22)

g8690 variable speed Wood lathe
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sEctiON 6: MaiNtENaNcE
Lubrication
since all bearings are shielded and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. do not lubricate them.
lubricate the locations shown in figure 25 with
light machine oil or g96 ® gun treatment.
regular periodic maintenance on your model
g8690 will ensure its optimum performance. make
a habit of inspecting your lathe each time you use
it. Check for the following conditions and repair or
replace when necessary:
1. loose mounting bolts.
2. Worn switch.
3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
4. damaged cog tooth belt.
General
the non-painted surfaces on the model g8690
should be protected against rust and pitting.
Wiping the lathe clean after every use ensures
that wood dust isn’t allowed to trap moisture
against bare metal surfaces.
some woodworkers recommend using automo-
tive paste wax on exposed steel and cast iron
surfaces. the wax provides a layer of protection.
avoid waxes that contain silicone or other synthet-
ic ingredients. these materials can find their way
into lumber that’s being worked, and can make
staining and finishing difficult. if you use paste
wax, make sure that it’s 100% Carnauba wax.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance,
assembly or adjustments.
failure to do this may
result in serious personal
injury.
wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire mainte-
nance process. failure
to comply may result in
serious personal injury.
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
figure 25. lubrication locations.