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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Schedule
Regular maintenance will help ensure proper
care of the equipment. We strongly recommend
that all operators make a habit of following main-
tenance procedures listed below. For optimum
performance from this machine, this maintenance
schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper
machine operation, if you ever observe any of the
items below, shut the machine down immediately,
disconnect it from power, and fix the problem
before continuing operations.
•
Loose mounting bolts or fasteners.
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Worn, frayed, cracked, or damaged wires.
•
Emergency STOP button not working cor-
rectly.
•
Missing belt guards.
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Reduction in braking speed or efficiency.
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Coolant not flowing correctly.
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Any other unsafe condition.
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Before Beginning Operations
•
Make sure the electric cabinet door is closed
and properly latched.
•
Turn the spindle direction switch to the OFF
position to prevent high-speed spindle start-
up when connected to power.
•
Move the downfeed selector to the manual
position to prevent the spindle from unexpect-
edly downfeeding when rotation is started.
•
Make sure the X- and Y-axis power feeds
are turned OFF to prevent unintentional table
movement when connected to power.
•
Check the coolant reservoir in the base. Fill it
or clean it out if necessary.
•
Perform all required lubrication tasks.
•
Check table movement in all three axes for
loose/tight gibs. Adjust the gibs if necessary.
Daily, After Operations
•
Push the emergency STOP button, turn the
master power switch OFF, and disconnect
the machine from power.
•
Vacuum/clean all chips and swarf from table,
slides, and base.
•
Wipe down all unpainted or machined sur-
faces with a high-quality rust preventative.
Model G0726 (Mfg. Since 7/11)
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