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MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Regular periodic maintenance of your benchtop lathe will ensure optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it.
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Loose mounting bolts and chuck.
Worn switch or safety features.
Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
Worn Belt.
Any other condition that could hamper the safe
operation of this machine.
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General Cleaning
Clean your machine every day or more often as needed. Make sure to unplug the lathe before cleaning it. Never blow the lathe off with compressed air, otherwise you will force metal shavings deep into mechanisms. Remove chips as they accumulate with rags, brushes, and a shop vacuum. Chips left on the lathe soaked with
Never use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner to remove stains or oil from painted surfaces. These chemi- cals will melt the paint. Use mineral spirits or mild household degreasers.
General Lubrication
Wipe the bed ways and other unpainted machine surfaces as required with a machine oil to prevent rust. Paint all gears shown in =`^li\42 with a good quality automotive wheel bearing grease, and paint the lead screw lightly with the same grease.
Oil Cup
Ball Oiler
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Lead Screw
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