Sealey SM2503 - Manual (Page 7)

 WARNING! ensure the machine is unplugged from the mains power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
For maximum performance it is essential that the lathe is properly maintained.
10.1. lubricate the machine before every use. lubricate the bearings at either end of
the leadscrew once or twice during the day if used continuously. Open the gear
train cover to gain access to the left hand bearing. Inject oil into the compound s
slide oilway located on the slide front surface between the two hex socket cap
screws.
10.2. After each use remove all swarf from the machine and thoroughly clean all
sufaces. If coolant has been used ensure it is all cleaned from the machine and
any collection tray is completely drained. lightly oil all machined surfaces.
10.3 Clean and coat the leadscrews with oil weekly.
10.4 Cross slide and saddle adjustment. Adjust the accuracy of the cross feed and
saddle on a monthly basis. Any wear or slack can be taken up by adjusting the
position of the appropriate gib strip. To do this use a hex key and spanner as
shown in fig.8. Adjust the cross feed using the adjusters marked ‘A’ in fig.9.
10.5 loosen the locking nuts on all four adjusters and screw them in evenly using the
same torque. The slide should now be held firmly. Test by trying to turn the handle
but do not force it to turn.
10.6 Now back off each gib screw by a quarter of a turn and tighten the lock nuts. Test again by turning the handle. The
movement should be even and smooth along its whole travel.
10.7 If the movement is too slack, screw all the adjusters in by one eighth of a turn until the correct adjustment is attained.
Tighten the lock nuts.
10.8 Adjust the saddle in the same way using the three adjusters marked ‘B’ in fig.9.
10.9 Cross slide feed handle. If any stiffness occurs in the operation of the handle it is usually as a result of swarf
lodging between the mating surfaces. Remove the handwheel by undoing the securing screw and pull off the
calibrated collar taking care to retain the small spring plate which sits in a groove beneath the collar. Clean the
parts and reassemble in the reverse order taking care to correctly reposition the spring.
10. MAINTENANCE
fig. 8
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
fig.9
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Original Language Version SM2503 Issue: 2 - 05/11/09