Woodstock MICRO MILL M1036 - Manual (Page 23)

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M1036 Micro Mill
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Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX ®
Model M1036 will ensure its optimum performance. Make
a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it.
Check for the following conditions and repair or
replace when necessary:
• Loose chucks and arbors.
• Loose vises or clamps.
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
• Damaged round belt.
• Any other condition that could hamper the safe
operation of this machine.
A thorough cleaning, on a regular basis, will increase the
machine durability and efficiency by removing chips and
grime that can gum up moving parts.
A regular application of a protective spray coating will
keep the table and other bare metal parts from rusting
and pitting.
Keep exposed cast iron rust-free with regular applications
of surface lubricants designed for cast iron such as G96 ®
Gun Treatment or SLIPIT ® . For long term storage you may
want to consider products like Boeshield T-9™.
Remove vises, clamps, compound slide tables, etc. after
use so moisture cannot be trapped between the compo-
nents and cause rust.
Cleaning the Model M1036 is relatively easy. Sweep or
vacuum excess metal chips from the table and ways, and
wipe off the remaining waste with a dry cloth. If any cut-
ting fluid is left on the table, wipe it up with a rag. Treat
all unpainted cast iron and steel with a non-staining lubri-
cant after cleaning.
Table & Base
Cleaning
General
MAKE SURE that your machine is
unplugged during all maintenance pro-
cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.