Use and Care Manual

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Model G0720R (Mfg. Since 11/10)
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Schedule
Typically, each operator is responsible for ensur-
ing proper care of the equipment. We strongly
recommend all operators make a habit of follow-
ing the daily maintenance procedures.
Regular lubrication will ensure your mill performs
at its highest potential. Place two to three drops of
a lathe way oil directly on the exposed table ways,
the table, and any other exposed unpainted metal
and work it into the metal with a clean rag.
You may also protect the unpainted cast iron
surfaces with regular applications of products like
G96
®
Gun Treatment, SLIPIT
®
, or Boeshield
®
T-9.
Lubricate these before and after mill use with a
high quality way oil like what is shown in Figure
34.
Lubrication
Figure 34. Primrose Armor Plate Lubricant.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper
machine operation, if you ever observe any of the
items below, shut down the machine immediately
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
• Loose mounting bolts or fasteners.
• Worn, frayed, cracked, or damaged wires.
• Chip guard removed.
• EMERGENCY STOP button not working cor-
rectly or not requiring you to reset it before
starting the machine again.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Daily, Before Operations
• Lubricate the ball oilers.
• Turn spindle speed dial all the way down.
Daily, After Operations
• Vacuum/clean all swarf from table, slides,
and way cover.
• Wipe down all unpainted or machined sur-
faces with an oiled rag.
• Push the EMERGENCY STOP button and
shut OFF the master power switch (to pre-
vent accidental startup).
• Remove any rotary tables, vises, fixtures, or
workpieces from the table to prevent rusting
the table surface.
Monthly
• Clean/lubricate the leadscrew.
• Check gib adjustment.
Annually
• Disconnect machine from power, open elec-
trical box, and clean with compressed air or a
vacuum.