Machine maintenance schedule, Caution, Overview – Smithy GN1300 User Manual
Page 85: Before each use, After each use
Overview
To keep your Smithy Granite machine running at optimum performance, follow
this basic maintenance schedule:
Before Each Use
1.
Make sure your work area is clean and free of all obstructions.
2.
Clear machine cross-slide table, bed ways and tool post of all chips built
up from your previous job.
3.
Oil all oil buttons.
4.
Clean tailstock barrel taper and mill spindle taper with a clean shop towel.
5.
Check the oil site gauge under the lathe chuck and add oil if the level is below the
half-way point.
6.
Check all tooling and holding devices for tightness before you turn on the machine.
7.
Check the condition and tension of the drive belts.
After Each Use
1.
Clean chip build up from machine.
2.
Brush chips off the longitudinal feed screw.
3.
Remove any excess cutting fluid that may have accumulated on the
machine.
4.
Apply protective oil coating to all bare metal surfaces that may rust or
corrode.
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Machine Maintenance
Schedule
Do not clear chips by hand. Metal chips are very sharp and can
easily cut your hand. Use a brush or shop vaccum to clear chips.
CAUTION
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