Use and Care Manual

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7.4 Chuck Guard Installation
Install the chuck guard to the headstock, if it is not
already mounted. (See parts breakdown if
clarification is needed for assembly.)
8.0 Lubrication
Lathe must be serviced at all
lubrication points and all reservoirs filled to
operating level before the lathe is placed into
service. Failure to comply may cause serious
damage to the lathe.
1. Headstock - Oil must be up to indicator mark
in oil sight glass (A, Fig. 5). Top off with Mobil
DTE® Oil Heavy Medium. Fill by pulling plug
located on top of the headstock cover,
underneath the rubber mat. Drain oil by
removing drain plug (B, Fig. 6) and refill after
the first month of operation. Clean out any
metal shavings. Then, change oil in the
headstock annually.
2. External Gears - Coat all gears with a heavy,
non-slinging grease, see Figure 6.
3. Gear Shaft - Remove the set screw (C, Fig. 6)
and oil with a couple drops of Mobil DTE® Oil
Heavy Medium once weekly.
4. Gearbox - Oil must be up to indicator mark in
oil sight glass (D, Fig. 7). Top off with Mobil
DTE® Oil Heavy Medium. Fill by removing
plug (E, Fig. 6). Drain oil by removing drain
plug (F, Fig. 6) and refill after the first month of
operation. Then, change oil in the gearbox
annually.
5. Apron - Oil must be up to indicator mark in oil
sight glass (A, Fig. 7). Top off with Mobil
DTE® Oil Heavy Medium. Fill by removing oil
plug (B, Fig. 7). After the first three months of
operation, drain oil completely (drain is on the
bottom of the apron) and refill with Mobil
DTE® Oil Heavy Medium, or equivalent to the
indicator line. Then, change oil annually.
6. Feed Selector - Lubricate ball oiler (C, Fig. 7)
once daily with Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy
Medium.
7. Carriage - Lubricate two ball oilers (D, Fig. 7)
once daily with Mobil DTE® Oil Heavy
Medium.
8. Threading Dial Indicator - Lubricate ball oiler
(E, Fig. 7) once daily with Mobil DTE® Oil
Heavy Medium.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7