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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
After each copying session, wipe the lathe and
Copy Attachment with a clean cloth to remove
accumulated chips and sawdust.
1. Apply a light spray lubricant to the longitu-
dinal and crossfeed gears.
2. To prevent rust and corrosion, apply an
occasional coating of carnauba paste wax
to the bed and other non-painted surfaces.
3. Above all else, keep the entire Copy
Attachment, as well as the wood lathe,
clean and free of accumulated dirt and
grime that could impede free movement of
the carriage, cutter, stylus or other working
parts.
Never allow visitors into your shop while
assembling, operating, or maintaining tools
and machinery. Keep your shop child-safe
by locking up securely when not in use, and
by providing proper supervision when chil-
dren are present.
G2891 Lathe Copy Attachment
Cutting Tool
After extended use, particularly with hardwoods
or woods with large amounts of oil or resins, the
cutter may become dull.
When you notice that the cutter seems to be
working abnormally hard while cutting, or if over-
heating or frequent gouging and chipping occur,
you will need to either sharpen or replace the cut-
ting tool. Loosen the collar setscrew and remove
the tool, and sharpen or replace as needed.
Cutting tools will become very hot when in
use. Use care when removing a cutting tool
which has just been used. It can still be
extremely hot and cause painful burns.
Wear gloves, or wait for the tool to cool
down before removing or adjusting.
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