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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.
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.
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 water-based
coolant will eventually invite oxidation and a gummy
residue build up around moving parts. Cleaning will help
keep your lathe running smoothly. Always be safe and
responsible with the use and disposal of cleaning prod-
ucts.
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
42 with a good quality automotive
gears shown in
wheel bearing grease, and paint the lead screw lightly
with the same grease.
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40 Spindle ball oiler locations.
Oil Cup
41 Gearbox ball oiler, and oil cup
locations.
Lead Screw
42 Apron ball oiler locations.
Ball Oiler
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