Service Lubrication

On an annual basis, or every six months under heavy use, we recommend that you clean and lubricate the headstock leadscrew and gears with white lithium grease and a light machine oil.

Tools Needed:

Qty

Hex Wrench 4mm

1

Tube of White Lithium Grease

1

Paint Brush for Grease Application

1

Oil Bottle of General Machine Oil

1

Mineral Spirits

1 cup

To lubricate the leadscrew and gears:

 

1.DISCONNECT THE MILL/DRILL FROM POWER!

2.Use the hex wrench to remove the two lower cap screws from the cabinet assembly (see Figure 35).

3.Hold the cabinet assembly, and remove the two upper cap screws (see Figure 35).

4.Carefully lift and swing the cabinet assembly out of the way from the column, and rest it aside.

5.Using mineral spirits, a toothbrush, and rags, thoroughly clean the leadscrew and gears.

6.Paint the headstock leadscrew and gear teeth with lithium grease, and oil the bearings as outlined in Figure 35.

7.Reinstall the cabinet assembly on the col- umn.

Upper Cap Screws

 

 

Lithium

 

Grease

Cabinet

Light

Assembly

Machine Oil

 

Lithium

 

Grease

Lower Cap Screws

 

Figure 35. Headstock leadscrew access and lubrication.

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Grizzly G0619 owner manual Service Lubrication, To lubricate the leadscrew and gears

G0619 specifications

The Grizzly G0619 is an impressive milling machine that caters to both hobbyists and professional machinists looking for a reliable and compact solution for their machining needs. This versatile machine combines the capabilities of a milling machine with the functionality of a drill press, making it an invaluable tool in any workshop.

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The machine’s precision dovetail column design contributes to its stability and accuracy. Users appreciate the easy-to-read digital depth gauge and the adjustable vertical head, which allows for precise drilling and milling at any angle. The table size of 9.5" by 32" offers ample working space, complemented by T-slots that enable secure workpiece clamping.

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