Model SB1263 | I N S T R U C T I O N S | Mfg. Since 9/11 |
Maintenance
! | Always disconnect |
| lathe from power before |
| performing maintenance or |
| serious personal injury may |
| result. |
Maintenance Schedule
For optimum performance from your taper attachment, follow the maintenance schedule below and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.
Daily
•Check/correct loose mounting fasteners.
•Clean debris and grime from all attachment surfaces.
•Clean/protect attachment table and dovetail ways.
•Correct any other unsafe condition.
Monthly
•Disassemble, clean, and lubricate slide block, pivot pin, and internal ways.
Cleaning & Protecting
Typically, the easiest way to clean debris and grime from the attachment 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.
To keep the unpainted surfaces of the attachment table and dovetail ways
Lubricating Slide Block, Pivot Pin, & Internal Ways
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Referring to the assembly instructions, remove the attachment body top cover and the slide block.
3.Clean the slide block, pivot pin, and the internal ways with mineral spirits and shop rags.
Important: Make sure the brass plug in the slide block set screw hole remains in place during cleaning and lubrication.
4.When dry, apply a thin coat of white lithium grease to all surfaces of the slide block, pivot pin, and internal ways of the attachment body, then
