CHESTER 836 TURRET MILL, Operation Manual

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Lubrication
CAUTION !
Do not operate the mill before lubricating the
machine fully. Failure to comply may cause
damage to the machine.
Reference Fig. 3 for parts of the mill to lubricate:
A. Spindle Bearings - fill oil cup once daily with
Mobil DTE® Oil Light.
B. Oil Pump - fill reservoir as needed by
removing cap on top of tank and filling with
Mobil Vactra Oil No. 2. Pump oil with
release handle once for every hour of
operation. Way surfaces and leadscrews
are lubricated in this manner.
C. Knee Leadscrew - lubricate with Mobilith®
AW2 once a week.
Electrical Connections
All electrical connections must be made by a
qualified electrician! Failure to comply may
cause serious injury!
Confirm power at the site matches power
requirements of the mill before connecting to the
power source.
The mill must be properly grounded.
Fig.3