SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
To reduce risk of shock or accidental startup, always disconnect machine from power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check:
•Loose mounting bolts.
•Damaged tooling.
•Worn or damaged wires.
•Clean debris and built up grime off of machine.
•Any other unsafe condition.
Every 8 Hours of Operation:
•Check/add headstock oil (Page 31).
•Lubricate ball oilers (Page 32).
•Lubricate table/column ways and quill (Page 32).
Every 40 Hours of Operation:
•Lubricate table leadscrews (Page 33).
Every 90 Days of Operation:
•Lubricate quill rack and pinion (Page 33).
•Lubricate
Annually:
•Change headstock oil (Page 31).
Cleaning and
Protecting
Metal chips left on the machine will invite oxida- tion and a gummy residue
Remove any rust
Keep unpainted cast iron surfaces
Lubrication
An essential part of lubrication is cleaning the components before lubricating them.
This step is critical because grime and chips build up on lubricated components, which makes them hard to move. Simply adding more lubricant will not result in smooth moving parts.
Clean all exterior components in this section with mineral spirits, shop rags, and brushes before lubricating.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER BEFORE PERFORMING LUBRICATION.
NOTICE
Follow reasonable lubrication practices as outlined in this manual. Failure to do so could lead to premature failure of your machine and will void the warranty.
Model G0755 (Mfg. Since 1/13)