Grizzly VS MILLING MACHINE G0669X - Manual (Page 39)

g0669X precision 10" x 54" Vs Milling Machine
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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.
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
before Daily Operation:
•
Check/tighten loose mounting bolts.
• Check/replace damaged tooling.
• Check/repair/replace worn or damaged
wires.
• Use one-shot oiler ( Page 38).
• Check/fill coolant reservoir ( Page 40).
• Clean the mill of debris and built-up grime.
• Check for any other unsafe condition.
Every 8 Hours of Operation:
•
Use one-shot oiler ( Page 38).
• Lubricate quill gearing ( Page 38).
Every 40 Hours of Operation:
•
Lubricate bull and spindle speed range gear-
ing (
Page 38).
• Lubricate ram way ( Page 39).
• Lubricate vertical leadscrew bevel gears
(
Page 39).
Schedule
Use a brush and shop vacuum to remove chips
and debris from the mill. never blow off the mill
with compressed air, as this will force metal chips
deep into the mechanisms and may injure your-
self or bystanders.
Clean debris and grime from the coolant return
screens on the base of the machine and the fluid
slots in the table.
Wipe built-up grime from the mill—use a light
application of solvent or mineral spirits if neces-
sary. remove any rust build-up from the unpaint-
ed cast iron surfaces of your mill, and treat them
with regular applications of products like g96
®
gun treatment, sLipit ® , or Boeshield ® t-9 (see
Section 5: Accessories on Page 35 for more
details).
Cleaning and
Protecting
Every 120 Hours of Operation:
•
Lubricate longitudinal power feed gearing
(
Page 39).
• empty/clean/refill coolant reservoir ( Page
40).
• Check/tension high range drive belt
(
Page 42).
Note: This maintenance schedule is based on
average usage. Adjust the maintenance schedule
to match your usage to keep your mill running
smoothly and to protect your investment.