Grizzly G0704 - Manual (Page 38)

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Model G0704 (Mfg. Since 08/11)
SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily check:
•
make sure mill/drill is disconnected from
power when not in use.
• Check for loose mounting bolts.
• make sure mill/drill is clean and lubricated.
• Check for worn or damaged wires.
• Check for any other unsafe condition.
Monthly check:
•
Check that gibs are adjusted properly.
biannual check:
•
lubricate headstock lead screw and gears.
Schedule
regular lubrication will ensure your mill/drill per-
forms at its highest potential.
regularly wipe all
sliding surfaces with primrose ® Way oil ( page 34)
or a light machine oil, then move the components
back and forth several times to ensure smooth
movements (
figures 46–48). every six months,
or more often with heavy use, clean and lubricate
the leadscrews and vertical handwheel ring & pin-
ion gears, as outlined on
page 38.
protect other unpainted cast iron surfaces with
regular applications of products like g96
® gun
treatment, slipit ® , or boeshield ® t-9.
Lubrication
figure 46. vertical way lube location (both
sides).
figure 47. Cross way lube locations.
figure 48. longitudinal way lube locations.