Mittler Bros Machine & Tool 400-VSUADJ - Manual (Page 11)

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GENERAL MAINTANANCE
SAFETY FIRST / BE SURE MACHINE IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE ANY MAINTAINCE IS PERFORMED
1. Lubrication is required at the grease fittings on the feed table 3 times per year. Use any
general purpose grease as required for smooth operation.
2. Keep as clean as possible at all times for long life. Be sure the Cooling slots for the motor
fan are kept clean as well as the cooling louvers on the Variable speed control box.
3. The Gear Box and spindle assembly come pre-lubed from the factory and need no further
attention. If you see grease or oil coming from either area please contact the factory for
service information.
GIB ADJUSTMENTS
Left to Right Slide Assembly
1. Clean machine of all chips.
2. Remove the vise assembly from the slide assembly by removing the two swivel base
mounting bolts.
3. Loosen the five gib mounting bolts, on the operator side of the vise mounting plate.
Snug these bolts back up but
DO NOT TIGHTEN.
4. Turn clockwise each Gib adjusting screw, on the back side of the vise mounting plate, this
will “spread & tighten” the gibs.
Make very small adjustments at a time!
After making an
adjustment turn the hand wheel and run through the entire range of travel feeling for
smooth and snug movement. If it seems too tight, back the adjusting screws off a very
small amount and then use a soft head hammer and tap the gib opposite the adjusting
screws and repeat the process.
#2, Remove
Swivel Base
Bolts
#3, Loosen Gib
Mounting Bolts
Then
Snug Up
#4, Motor side
#4, Motor side #4, Gib Adjusting
Screws
#4, Vise
Mounting Plate