Maintenance, GeneralLubrication, Bed

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

GeneralLubrication

Bed

Before performing any type of inspection or maintenance work on this lathe, be sure that the power cord is unplugged and all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Serious personal injury may occur.

Make a habit of inspecting your lathe each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary.

1.Loose mounting bolts.

2.Worn switch.

3.Worn or damaged cords and plugs.

4.Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.

G1067Z Wood Lathe

The bed and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G1067Z should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the lathe clean after every use ensures that moisture from wood dust isn’t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal sur- faces.

The G1067Z Lathe is equipped with a split pulley system which allows the speed of the lathe to be changed while its running. To assure the smooth operation of this pulley system, we recommend the main spindle and motor spindle be greased occasionally. To do this, remove the pulley cover, vacuum out any saw dust and apply grease to the spots indicated in Figure 24. Disposable acid brushes work best to get into these hard to reach places.

Figure 24.

Shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings. In a con- tinuous-use environment, expect the bearings to last for several years. With intermittent use, bear- ings can be expected to last much longer. All bearings are common sizes and can be easily obtained.