MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Make sure that your machine is unplugged during any maintenance
procedures except where instructed oth- erwise! If this warning is ignored, serious per- sonal injury may occur.
General
To ensure optimum performance from your lathe, make a habit of inspecting it before each use. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary:
•Loose mounting bolts.
•Worn switch.
•Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
•Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.
Lubrication
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them.
Lubricate the unpainted parts of the bed regu- larly (Figure 31) to prevent rust and ensure a smooth sliding action from the tool post holder and the tailstock. Your goal is to achieve ade- quate lubrication. However, too much lubrica- tion will attract dirt and sawdust, which may cause these components to lose their freedom of movement.
In addition, clean the headstock and tailstock barrel tapers (Figure 32) on a regular basis.