Maintenance - Central Machinery 43389 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Servicing
procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION:
Turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical
outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
Belt Inspection and Tensioning
1. Examine belt for cracks, tears in
the backing, and other damage.
Removing the chuck and Arbor
1. Adjust the Depth Stop Ring to hold the
Chuck at a depth of three inches.
2. Align the key holes in the Spindle (C11) and the
Quill Tube (C6) by turning the Chuck by hand.
Installing the chuck and Arbor
1. Using a clean cloth, wipe the tapered
surfaces on the Arbor and Spindle.
2. Slide the Arbor and Chuck assembly up and
into the Spindle.
At the same time, turn the assembly
until the rectangular end of the Arbor
slips into the notch on the Spindle.
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3. Using compressed air, blow clean the Table, Base,
and Motor cooling vents of dirt and materials.
4. Apply paste wax to the Table and Tube Column to
enable movement and to help keep surfaces clean.
5. All bearings are factory lubricated
and need no further attention.
6. Periodically, lubricate the Tube Column teeth,
Table gears, and Spindle upper teeth.
7. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
2. Replace belt if damaged, following the instructions
under Install V-belts (A4 and A17). on page 8.
3. Insert the Drift Key (C10) into the key holes.
4. Lightly tap the Drift Key with a rubber mallet until the
Arbor falls out of the Spindle.
Place a bundled cloth or basket below the
Chuck to catch the Arbor when it falls.
WARNING! In the previous step,
if the Arbor is not properly set in the
Spindle notch, it may fly out during operation.
3. Loosen the Column Clamp and raise the
Table about three inches below the Chuck.
4. Turn the Chuck sleeve clockwise to
open the jaws completely.
5. Turn the Feed Handle counterclockwise and force
the Chuck against the Table until the Arbor is secure.
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