| M A I N T E N A N C E |
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13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe | For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 | |
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Maintenance Schedule
! | Always disconnect power |
to the machine before | |
| performing maintenance. |
| Failure to do this may result |
| in electrocution or accidental |
| startup injury. |
For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. We strongly recommend all operators make a habit of following the daily maintenance procedures. Use the chart provided on Page 65 to ensure this is done.
Ongoing
The condition of machine components should be carefully observed at all times to minimize the risk of injury or machine damage. If any of the conditions below are observed, stop the lathe immediately, disconnect power, and correct the condition before resuming operations:
ss ,OOSEOMOUNTING BOLTS ORIFASTENERS
ss7ORN RFRAYED FCRACKED OR DAMAGEDAWIRES ss 'UARDS REMOVED
ss 34/0 BUTTONBNOTTWORKING CORRECTLYWOR NOT requiring you to reset it before starting the machine again.
ss !!REDUCTIONUIN BRAKING SPEED ORBEFFICIENCY ss /ILILEVELLNOTVVISIBLENIN THE SIGHT GLASSES ss #OOLANTLNOTNFLOWINGOOUT
ss Damaged or malfunctioning components.
Daily, Before Operations
ss#HECKADDKHEADSTOCK OILEPage 66). ss #HECKADDKGEARBOXDOILGPage 67). ss #HECKADDKAPRONDOIL Page 67).
ss #HECKADDKCOOLANTDPage 71). ss ,UBRICATEITHEAWAYS Page 68).
ss !DDDOIL TO THE BALLOOILERS Page 69).
ss #LEANLUBRICATEUTHERLEADSCREWEPage 68). ss $ISENGAGENTHEAFEED SELECTION LEVER ON THEE apron (to prevent crashes upon startup).
ss %NSURE CARRIAGECLOCK BOLTAIS LOOSE
Daily, After Operations
ss$EPRESSR34/0 BUTTON4AND0SHUT OFF the master power switch (to prevent accidental startup).
ss6ACUUMCLEAN ALL CHIPS AND SWARF FROMHBED slides, and chip drawer.
ss7IPE DOWN ALLOUNPAINTEDLOR MACHINEDA surfaces with an oiled rag.
Monthly
ss$RAINAANDNCLEANNTHE COOLANTATANK TTHEN ADD new fluid (Page 71).
Annually
ss#HANGE THE HEADSTOCK OIL Page 66). ss #HANGE THE APRON OIL Page 67).
ss #HANGE THE GEARBOX OIL Page 67). ss ,UBRICATEIENDAGEARS Page 70). ss #HECKLEVELBEDWAY Page 23).
Cleaning & Protecting
Regular cleaning is one of the most important steps in taking care of this lathe. We recommend that the cleaning routine be planned into the workflow schedule, so that adequate time is set aside to do the job right.
Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from the bed ways and chip drawer is to use a wet/dry shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose. The small chips left over after vacuuming can be wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using compressed air to blow off chips, as it may drive them deeper into moving surfaces and could cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.
Besides the ways, all other unpainted and machined surfaces should be wiped down daily to keep them
a thin film of oil is all that is necessary for protection.
