Maintenance
Disconnect machine from power source before doing any maintenance.
Periodically clean the inside of the machine of shavings and dust. This will increase machine performance and extend its life.
Clean the spindle with compressed air.
Do not get oil on the pulleys and belts. If they are dirty, use paper or a soft rag to clean and dry them.
Never place the
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
The table surface must be kept clean and free of rust for best results. Some users prefer a paste wax coating. Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a week; this will fill casting pores and form a moisture barrier. This method provides a table top that is slick and allows rust rings to be easily wiped from the surface. Important also is the fact that talcum powder will not stain wood or mar finishes as wax pickup does.
Lubrication
Apply a drop of light machine oil occasionally on the ledge and wall of the table opening to facilitate the changing of table inserts.
The bearings in the motor are sealed for life and do not require lubrication.
The spindle bearing should be lubricated every 200 hours of use by using the supplied grease gun (A, Figure 35). Two grease fittings, one of which (B, Figure 35) is shown, are supplied on the spindle housing for this purpose. The other grease fitting is directly opposite. Before lubricating, clean grease fittings thoroughly and then lubricate the spindle bearings with two pumps of a good quality,
Figure 35
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