SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.
Schedule
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine operation, if you ever observe any of the items below, shut down the machine immediately and fix the problem before continuing operations:
•Loose mounting bolts or fasteners.
•Worn, frayed, cracked, or damaged wires.
•Guards or covers removed.
•Emergency Stop button not working cor- rectly.
•Damaged or malfunctioning components.
Daily, Before Operations
•Add oil to the ball oilers (Page 51).
•Lubricate the leadscrew and carriage rack (Page 52).
•Lubricate the bedways (Page 52).
•Clean/lubricate the cross slide and com- pound slide (Page 52).
•Disengage the half nut on the carriage (to prevent crashes upon startup).
Daily, After Operations
•Press the Emergency Stop button (to prevent accidental startup).
•Vacuum/clean all chips and swarf from bed, slides.
•Wipe down all unpainted or machined sur- faces with an oiled rag.
Annually
•Lubricate change gear bushing and tumbler gears (Page 53).
Cleaning/Protecting
Because of its importance, we recommend that the cleaning routine be planned into the workflow schedule.
Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from the machine is to use a wet/dry shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose. The small chips left over after vacuuming can be wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using compressed air to blow off chips, as this may drive them deeper into the moving surfaces or cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.
All unpainted and machined surfaces should be wiped down daily to keep them rust free and in top condition. This includes any surface that is vulner- able to rust if left unprotected. Use a quality ISO 68 way oil (see Page 49 for offerings from Grizzly) to prevent corrosion.
Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 12/13)