Southbend SB1269 - Manual (Page 12)

3. Using an oil can with the same oil you use
on your lathe ball oilers, apply oil on the
knob threads shown in Figure 30.
To clean the taper attachment:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Vacuum excess metal chips and wipe off the
remaining metal, coolant, and oils with a
dry cloth.
If any coolant sludge has built up, use
mineral spirits to remove, and then
relubricate with the same oil you use on
your lathe to prevent surface rust.
Figure 30. Lubrication locations.
Knob Threads
Figure 29. Lubrication locations.
Slide Block Ways
Pivot Pin
Slide Block Ways
Figure 28. Lubrication locations.
Ball Oilers
Maintenance Schedule
For optimum performance from your taper
attachment, follow this maintenance schedule
and refer to any specific instructions given in this
section.
Daily:
• Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
• Clean/protect table.
• Clean metal chips and coolant residue from
all surfaces.
• Lubricate ball oilers.
• Correct any other unsafe condition.
Monthly:
• Lubricate pivot pin and slide block ways.
To lubricate the taper attachment:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Using an oil can with the same oil you use on
your lathe ball oilers, apply liberal amounts
of oil to the four ball oilers, the pivot pin,
and the dovetail surface shown in Figures
28–30.
Always disconnect
machine from power before
performing maintenance or
serious personal injury may
result.
!
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For Product Mfg. Since 1/10 Model SB1269 M A I N T E N A N C E