Axminster CQ6230A-2/910, User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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8. MACHINE CARE AND MAITENANCE
Lathes are highly accurate machine tool designed to operate around the clock
if properly operated and maintained. Lathes must be lubricated and checked
for adjustment before operation. Improper lubrication or loose nuts and bolts
can cause excessive wear and dangerous operating conditions.
1. The lathe ways are precision ground surfaces and must not be used as
table for other tools and should be kept clean of grit and dirt.
2. The lead screw and gears should be checked frequently for any metal
chips that could be lodged in the gearing mechanisms.
3. Check the lathe prior to operation for any missing parts or broken shear
pins. Refer to the manual before attempting to lift the lathe.
4. Newly installed lathe should be properly leveled before any operation to
prevent vibration and wobble.
5. When the lathe is transported out of a normal shop environment should be
protected from dust, excessive heat, and very cold conditions.
6. Change the lubricant frequently if working in dusty conditions.
7. In hot working areas, use care to avoid overheating the motor of damaging
any seals.
8. Operate the lathe ate slower speeds than normal when working in cold
environments.
9.
Lubricate all slide ways lightly before every using. The change gears and
the leads crew must also be lightly lubricated with lithium base grease.
10. During the operation, the chips which falls onto the sliding surface should
be cleaned timely, and the inspection should be often made to prevent
chips falling into the position between the machine tool saddle and lathe
bed guide way. Asphalt felt should be cleaned at certain time.
11. After the operation every day, eliminate all the chips and clean different
part of the machine tool and apply machine tool oil to prevent rusting.
12. In order to maintain the machining accuracy, take care of the center, the
surface of the machine tool for the chuck and the guide way and avoid
mechanical damage and the wear due to improper guide.
13. If the damage is found, the maintenance should be done immediately.
ATTENTION: before performing any checking, repairing or maintenance
operation, switch off the main switch and make an additional check to ensure
that the machine is not under voltage.
Oil, grease and cleaning agents are pollutants and must not be disposed of
through the drains or in normal refuse Dispose of those agents in accordance
with current legal requirements on the environment. Cleaning rags
impregnated with oil, grease and cleaning agents are easily inflammable.
Collect cleaning rags or cleaning wool in a suitable closed vessel and dispose
of them in an environmentally sound way-do not put them with normal refuse!