Clean and lubricate the chain sprockets as need- ed. The gearbox oil should be checked before the first use. It is full when oil begins dribbling out of the fill hole. Oil should be replaced yearly. Use 80-90 Wt. gear oil in normal situations. Use 50 wt. motor oil for unheated, winter shops. See

Adjustment Section.

The lead screws and columns should be wiped of any grease and dust build up once a week. They should be relubricated with light machine oil. See

Figure 42.

The infeed/outfeed pressure setscrews double as lubrication ports for the rollers. Add 1-2 drops of light machine oil to all ports before each use. See Figures 43 and 44.

Lead Screw

Column

Lubrication Ports

Figure 43. Lubrication ports on top of machine.

Oil Can,

1-2 drops

Figure 42. Lead Screw inside of column.

Figure 44. Oiling lubrication ports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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