MAINTENANCE
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Lubrication
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them.
Lubricate the unpainted parts of the bed regu-
larly (Figure 31) to prevent rust and ensure a
smooth sliding action from the tool post holder
and the tailstock. Your goal is to achieve ade-
quate lubrication. However, too much lubrica-
tion will attract dirt and sawdust, which may
cause these components to lose their freedom
of movement.
In addition, clean the headstock and tailstock
barrel tapers (Figure 32) on a regular basis.
To ensure optimum perfor mance from your
lathe, make a habit of inspecting it before each
use. Check for the following conditions and
repair or replace when necessary:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
• Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
Make sure that your
machine is unplugged
during any maintenance
procedures except
where instructed oth-
erwise! If this warning
is ignored, serious per-
sonal injury may occur.
Figure 31. Cleaning/lubricating unpainted part
of the bed.
Figure 32. Cleaning spindle tapers.