Regular periodic maintenance of your lathe/mill will ensure optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it.
Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary:
•Loose mounting bolts and chuck.
•Worn switch or safety features.
•Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
•Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.
Paint all gears in Figure 48 with a good quality automotive wheel bearing grease as required to keep lubricated.
Gear Spindle Ball Oiler
Headstock Oil Drain
Figure 48. Headstock and gear box drain
locations.
Keep the headstock oil level at 3⁄4 full (Figures
49and 50). After
Headstock
Oil Fill
Plug
Figure 49. Headstock fill plug.
Headstock
Oil Level
Sight Glass
Figure 50. Headstock oil level sight glass.
Clean your machine every day or more often as needed. Make sure to unplug the lathe/mill before cleaning it. Never blow the lathe/mill off with compressed air, otherwise you will force metal shavings deep into mechanisms. Remove chips as they accumulate with rags, brushes, and a shop vacuum. Chips left on the machine soaked with
Never use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner to remove stains or oil from painted surfaces. These chemicals will melt the paint. Use mineral spirits or mild household degreasers. To control surface rust on machined surfaces, wipe the unprotected metal as required with a rust inhibiting oil.
G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill