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2.
Push cover under cross slide to expose
Y-axis leadscrew (see Figure 35).
Cover
Y-Axis
Leadscrew
Figure 35. Y-axis leadscrew exposed for
cleaning and lubrication.
3.
With stiff brush and mineral spirits, clean
debris from leadscrew. Wipe clean with shop
rag and allow to dry.
4.
Coat leadscrew with thin layer of ISO 32 or
equivalent oil.
5.
When finished, use Y-axis handwheel to
move table along full length of travel to
spread lubricant evenly along leadscrew.
Note: Y-axis leadscrew cover will close auto-
matically when cross slide moves over it.
Model T1243 (Mfd. Since 02/18)
Adjusting Gibs
The function of the gibs is to remove play in the
table (X-axis) and cross slide (Y-axis) without
causing the slides to bind.
Each gib has (3) cap screws that can be adjusted
(see Figure 36). The outer cap screws on each
gib have (1) hex lock nut. When adjusting, make
your adjustments equally and in small increments,
and test the feel of the table movement while
doing so until it feels right.
Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
Wrench Open-End 10mm .................................. 1
To adjust gibs:
1.
Loosen lock nuts under outer gib screws on
X-axis or Y-axis gib (see Figure 36).
Note: For best performance, adjust only one
gib at a time.
Gib Lock Nuts
X-Axis Gib
Screws
Figure 36. Gib screws and lock nuts.
2.
Depending on current table movement, slight-
ly loosen or tighten each gib screw in equal
amounts, then move table with handwheels
and test feel. When properly adjusted, gibs
should offer slight resistance without binding.
3.
Hold gib screw position with hex wrench, then
tighten lock nut. Repeat on all gib screws.
Qty
Y-Axis Gib
Screws
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