Maintenance
Disconnect machine from the
power source before doing any maintenance.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
Coolant System
Check coolant level once a week.
Change coolant after every 100 hours of use, as
follows: Remove coolant tank lid, and dispose of
the old coolant properly. Clean out the tank with
hot soda water. Pour in water/coolant mix to fill
the tank. (Pour the water slowly to minimize
bubbles.) After changing coolant, wash hands
and arms thoroughly.
Periodically check the coolant pump to make
sure all connections are tight.
Auto Lubrication System
The auto lubrication system lubricates the table
slideways, elevating leadscrew and crossfeed
leadscrew. The system operates whenever the
spindle is turning.
Open the upper rear panel and check the oil
level – it should reach halfway in the reservoir.
Add Mobil Vactra® Oil No. 2 to the reservoir if
the
level
falls below the
Completely change the oil every three months
using the drain valve (remove lower rear panel
to access the valve).
The oil distributor comes pre-adjusted from the
factory and should not require any further
adjustment.
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halfway mark.