Section 6: Maintenance; Schedule; Cleaning & Protecting - Grizzly G9972Z Owner's Manual

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.

Schedule

For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
machine operation, shut down the machine imme-
diately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Guards or covers removed.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Daily Maintenance
Lubricate lathe (Pages 51–54).
•
• Disengage the half nut on the carriage (to
prevent crashes upon startup).
• Ensure carriage lock bolt is loose.
Monthly Check
• V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
After First Three Months and Annually:
Change feed rate gearbox oil (Page 52).
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Cleaning &
Protecting
Because of its importance, we recommend that
the cleaning routine be planned into the workflow
schedule.
Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from the
machine is to use a wet/dry shop vacuum that is
dedicated for this purpose. The small chips left
over after vacuuming can be wiped up with a
slightly oiled rag. Avoid using compressed air to
blow off chips, as this may drive them deeper into
the moving surfaces or cause sharp chips to fly
into your face or hands.
All unpainted and machined surfaces should be
wiped down daily to keep them rust free and in top
condition. This includes any surface that is vulner-
able to rust if left unprotected (especially parts
that are exposed to water soluble cutting fluid).
Use a quality rust protectorate such as SLIPIT
Boeshield to prevent corrosion.
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Recommended Metal Protectants
G5562—SLIPIT 1 Qt. Gel
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G5563—SLIPIT 12 Oz. Spray
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G2870—Boeshield T-9 4 Oz. Spray
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G2871—Boeshield T-9 12 Oz. Spray
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H3788—G96 Gun Treatment 12 Oz. Spray
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H3789—G96 Gun Treatment 4.5 Oz. Spray
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Figure 73. Recommended products for protect-
ing unpainted cast iron/steel parts on machinery.
Model G9972Z (Mfd. Since 03/20)
or
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