Maintenance And Service - Central Machinery 65044 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

MAinTEnAncE AnD
SERVicE
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
FROM AcciDEnTAL
OPERATiOn:
Turn the Power Switch (111A)
of the Lathe to its "OFF"
position and unplug the tool
from its electrical outlet
before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
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.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the Lathe.
Check for loose screws, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. DRIVE BELT TENSION: The Motor
and Drive Belt (121A) are installed
and adjusted by the manufacturer.
However, check the adjustment
before first operating the Lathe and
periodically thereafter.
a. Check the Drive Belt tension by
pressing in the middle with your
finger. You should be able to de-
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TO PREVEnT
SERiOuS inJuRY
press the Drive Belt approximately
1/2 inch. If the Belt is too tight, it will
wear the Bearings. If it is too loose,
it will slip on the Pulleys and wear
out prematurely.
FiGuRE F
b. Adjust the Drive Belt tension by ad-
justing the Bolt and Lock Nut assem-
bly on the underside of the Motor.
(See Figure F.)
3. LUBRICATION:
a. Lubricate the Headstock Gears with
No. 70 (HL-7) Gear Compound.
Check the Gears periodically, and
apply lubrication whenever they ap-
pear dry. Do not apply excessive
grease, to avoid getting grease on
the Drive Belt (121A).
(See Figure F.)
b. Change the oil in the Headstock
regularly. When the machine is
new, change the oil after the first 15
days of use. Change it again after
the next 45 days of use. There-
after, change the oil after each 6
months. To change the oil, open the
Drain Plug on the underside of the
Headstock. After draining, replace
the Drain Plug and refill with clean
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