Maintenance - Craftex CX614 User Manual

MAINTENANCE

During the life of your machine, you will
need to practice some regular maintenance
to keep your machine in peak performance
condition.
WARNING!
Make sure the main power switch is OFF
and the cord is disconnected from the
power source,
adjustments, lubricating or servicing.
Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury or even death.
1. Check the machine everyday before
operation for; worn or damaged cord, wire,
loose nuts and bolts and make sure all the
safety devices are working properly.
2. Treat your machine with care, keep it
clean and grease and lubricate it regularly.
Only through good care you can be sure
that the working quality of the machine will
remain constant.
3. Although machines such as this drill
press are designed to work in wood shops
and metal shops, sawdust and metal
shavings are not friendly to electrical
motors.
before making any
4. The owner should routinely (once a
month) blow out or vacuum metal shavings
and sawdust from the motor cover, the
pulley housing, the drill press table and
other surfaces.
5. The application of a light coat of paste
wax on drill press column and the table will
help keep these surfaces clean and rust-
free.
The bearings in the quill and V-belt
assembly are permanently greased and
sealed.
A light application of oil to the quill every
three months is recommended.
Lubricate other moving parts such as the
table swivel, tilt, rack and pinion etc. on a
regular basis.
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