For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 | M A I N T E N A N C E |
Maintenance Schedule
! | Always disconnect power |
to the machine before | |
| performing maintenance. |
| Failure to do this may |
| result in electrocution or |
| accidental startup injury. |
Each operator of this machine is responsible for ensuring proper care of the equipment. We strongly recommend all operators make a habit of following the daily maintenance procedures.
For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Use the chart provided on Page 66 to ensure this is done.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine operation, if you ever observe any of the items below, shut down the machine immediately and fix the problem before continuing 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 Any other unsafe condition.
Daily, Before Operations
ss#HECKADDKHEADSTOCK OILEPage 67). ss #HECKADDKGEARBOXDOILGPage 68). ss #HECKADDKAPRONDOIL Page 68).
ss #HECKADDKCOOLANTDPage 72). ss ,UBRICATEITHEAWAYS Page 69).
ss !DDDOIL TO THE BALLOOILERS AND OIL CUP
(Page 70).
ss #LEANLUBRICATEUTHERLEADSCREWEPage 70).
ss $ISENGAGENTHEAFEED CONTROL LEVER ONDTHECAPRONT
(to prevent crashes upon startup). ss %NSURE CARRIAGECLOCK BOLTAIS LOOSE
Daily, After Operations
ss$EPRESSR34/0 BUTTON4AND0SHUT OFF the master power switch (to prevent accidental startup).
ss 6ACUUMCLEAN 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 72).
ss#HANGE THE HEADSTOCK OIL Page 67). ss ,UBRICATEIENDAGEARS Page 71).
Annually
ss#HANGE THE APRON OIL Page 68). ss #HANGE THE GEARBOX OIL Page 68).
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 only. 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.
