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Monthly
Check the belt tension. If necessary reset the belt tension by loosening the two motor securing
caphead bolts, retension the belt and re-secure the bolts.
Every 6 Months
Because the d.c. motor has a heavy permanent magnetic field, it is advisable to dismount the
lathe every 6 months, remove the splash guard and remove all the swarf that may have found its
way into the motor housing.
Accessories
There are numerous accessories listed for the machine listed in the Axminster catalogue
in section 1.
Maintenance (Continued)
Oiling Points
Oil
(Chuck safety cover removed for clarity)
Fig 7
OIL
