Maintenance Schedule - Kurt DOVELOCK DTR10 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance Schedule

It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt vise to
ensure proper operation. Improper maintenance will result in poor vise
performance and may void your warranty.
Daily/ Weekly
1.
Remove chips from surface of vise.
2.
Visually inspect for damage and cleanliness.
3.
Air-dry and apply rust inhibiting oil to the machined surface of the vise.
Monthly
1.
Loosen the set screw in the movable jaw.
2.
Open the vise until the screw releases from the stationary jaw.
3.
Clean and grease the screw and threaded portion of the stationary jaw.
3-6 Months
1.
Open the vise to the maximum opening.
2.
Remove the main screw (#4 in Fig.7).
3.
Remove and inspect the thrust bearing and washers (#5 & #6 in Fig.7).
4.
Remove the protective plug (#12 in Fig.7) from the back.
5.
Remove any chips, clean and apply a light coat of machine oil to the
machined surface of the following item
a.
Screw assembly
(clean exposed threads on the screw and base)
b.
Bed of vise
c.
Inside of the vise
6.
Remove the ball from the movable jaw, then clean and oil the ball and the
cavity it sits in.
7.
Install the thrust bearing and washers.
8.
Install main screw.
9.
Your vise is now ready for use. Open and close your vise to check for
proper operation. Center the part to be clamped in the vise and close. Your
parts should be centered from side to side to insure proper clamping.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE