D8@ek Page 34
Page 34
-32-
Df[\cD('00D]^J`eZ\('&'.
D
8
@EK<
E8E:
<
D8@EK
=`^li\*-% Headstock oil level sight glass.
Gearbox
Oil Level
Sight Glass
Gearbox Oil Fill
Ball
Oiler
Gearbox
Drain
=`^li\*/% Change gear ball oilers and
gearbox drain.
=`^li\*.% Spindle ball oilers in headstock.
Spindle Oil Balls
Headstock
9Xj`ZDX`ek\eXeZ\
Regular periodic maintenance of your lathe will ensure
optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your
machine each time you use it.
:_\Zb]fik_\]fccfn`e^Zfe[`k`fejXe[i\gX`ifi
i\gcXZ\n_\ee\Z\jjXip1
Loose mounting bolts and chuck.
Worn switch or safety features.
Worn or damaged cords or plug.
Any other condition that could hamper the safe
operation of this machine.
Make sure to unplug the lathe before lubrication and
cleaning.
Keep the gearbox oil level at
3
⁄
4
full as shown by the sight
glass (
=`^li\*-). After break-in, change the oil in the
gearbox with Mobil
®
DTE
®
Heavy-Medium or an equivalent
grade of oil, then again after three months. After that,
change the oil at the same time on an annual basis or
more frequently if extreme machine use requires it.
For daily lubrication, use a manual oil gun with a general
10W machine oil to lubricate the 11 ball oilers. Refer to
=`^li\j*.-+'for ball oiler locations. Make sure you wipe
off the fittings before you oil them.
To control surface rust on machined surfaces, wipe the
unprotected metal as required with a rust inhibiting oil.
Never blow the lathe off with compressed air, otherwise
you will force metal shavings deep into mechanisms. Use
a shop vacuum instead. Never use acetone, gasoline, or
lacquer thinner to remove stains or oil from painted sur-
faces. These chemicals will melt the paint. Use mineral
spirits or mild household degreasers.
>\e\iXcClYi`ZXk`fe