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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAKE SURE that your machine is
unplugged during all maintenance pro-
cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX®
mill will ensure optimum performance. Make a habit of
inspecting your mill each time you use it.
Check for the following conditions and repair or
replace when necessary:
• Loose chucks and arbors.
• Loose vices or clamps.
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch and safety shut off features.
• Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
• Damaged V-belt.
• Any other condition that could hamper the safe
operation of this machine.
A thorough cleaning, on a regular basis, will increase the
machine durability and efficiency by removing chips and
grime that can gum up moving parts.
A regular application of a protective spray coating will
keep the table and other bare metal parts from rusting
and pitting.
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces by wiping them
clean after every use—this ensures moisture does not
remain on bare metal surfaces.
Keep exposed cast iron rust-free with regular applications
of surface lubricants designed for cast iron.
Remove vices, clamps, rotary tables, etc. after use so
moisture cannot be trapped between the components
and cause rust.
Cleaning the Model M1001 is relatively easy. Sweep excess
metal chips from the table and ways, and wipe off the
remaining waste with a dry cloth. If any coolant is left on
the table, wipe it up with a rag. Treat all unpainted cast
iron and steel with a non-staining lubricant after cleaning.

Table and Base

Cleaning

General