Smithy GN1300 - Manual (Page 86)

10 Hours (Daily)
1. Clean chip build up from machine.
2. Brush chips off the longitudinal feed screw.
3. Check the oil site gauge under the lathe chuck and add oil if the level is below the
half-way point.
4. Oil all oil buttons
25 Hours (Monthly)
1. Check the oil site gauge under the lathe chuck and add oil if the level is below the
half-way point.
2. Oil all oil buttons
3. Apply a light coating of oil to the outside of the mill spindle and the top of the mill
spindle splines.
4. Lubricate the change gears in the lathe pulley box with an aerosol chain lubricant.
5. Lubricate the inside of the quick change gearbox with an aerosol chain lubricate
by spraying through the openings in the front of the gearbox.
6. Remove and clean the lathe chuck and the spindle nose. Lubricate the chuck and
the cam locks with oil.
7. Check all gib adjustments.
8. Check and adjust backlash as necessary.
9. Check the condition of all drive belts and replace if necessary.
100 Hours (Yearly)
1. Change oil in the headstock.
2. Remove the X and Y-Axis gibs and clean with solvent. Coat gibs with way
oil and reinstall.
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