11.
MAINTENANCE
Please always keep the machine in good condition. It is advisable to say maintenance is better
than repair.
11.1 Daily maintenance
A) Before using every day, please pour the oil and lubricate all the moving parts.
B) If the spindle temperature is too high or machine too noisy, please stop the machine
and check it in order to keep its precision.
C) When your lathe is in trouble, please stop to repair it. If you don’t do it well, please
ask for the help from the local supplier or repairman.
D) It is not recommended to overload the lathe.
E) Before leaving the workshop, please clean the working area, turn off the power, be
careful to clean the iron chippings and shavings and dust. Make sure you lubricate the
machine and fill the oil reservoir.
11.2 Weekly maintenance
A) Clean and protect the lead screw and feed rod.
B) Look at all the sliding and turning surfaces and lubricate. Fill reservoir if needed.
11.3 Monthly maintenance
A) Adjust the gib space of the saddle.
B) Lubricate the worm gear, half nut and bearing in order to prevent wearing.
11.4 Yearly maintenance
A) Level the machine in order to keep the accuracy and precision.
B) Check the cable, terminal, switch and other electrical in order to prevent loosening,
please replace if necessary.
C) Check the accuracy of machine with the accuracy checking chart. Adjust if needed.
THE ABOVE ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION
WITHOUT NOTICE.
