Baileigh Industrial DP-1400VS, Operator'S Manual

Page: 34 / 48

31
31
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Daily Maintenance
•
Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix immediately.
•
Check that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened.
•
Check that the guard and emergency stop are in good working order.
•
Do a general cleaning by removing dust and metal chips from the machine.
•
Top off the coolant reservoir, the full capacity is 3 gallons (11 liters).
•
Clean filter screens located on the work tables of the machine.
•
Sharpen or replace any worn or damaged tooling.
•
Clean the spindle taper hole and tool taper.
Weekly Maintenance
•
Clean the machine and the area around it.
•
Apply rust inhibitive lubricant to all non-painted surfaces.
•
Thoroughly clean the machine including the coolant reservoir.
Monthly Maintenance
•
Check that all screws and bolts are tight and secure.
•
Wipe built-up grime from the machine with a rag and a mild solvent.
•
Check for worn or damaged electrical cables.
•
Lubricate the spindle splines. Lower quill assembly and pour 6-8 drops of oil into hole in
center of pulley.
•
Lubricate the quill rack. Lower the quill assembly and oil rack (or gear teeth) on back of quill.
Raise and lower quill several times to spread oil across rack.
•
Lubricate the rack. Lightly oil the teeth evenly on rack.
Note: When cleaning chips and debris from the machine, use a brush and a shop
vacuum. DO NOT blow off the machine with compressed air. The force of the compressed air
may force chips into critical mechanisms or may inflict injury to yourself or others.
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.
Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis by qualified personnel.
Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery.