CHESTER Centurion 500, Operation Manual

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Any adjustments made to render the machine level in one direction, may affect the level of the machine in the other
direction and it is only a combination of adjustments that will bring the machine into the correct level.
During the first week of operation or until the foundation has set, the level of the machine should be checked
frequently. Periodic checks should be made at six monthly intervals.
Installation Of The Drilling & Milling Head
Firstly, clean the connecting parts of the machine, then place the head on, fit the brake nut, lever, cork etc
and your done.
Lubrication
Lubricate according to the points in the diagram.
The drive bearings should be lubricated with grease
regularly, with a good clean once a year. The gears in the
headstock should be lubricated with oil (contact Chester
UK), level according to the oil gauge.
Change the oil in the headstock regularly, the first time
after a period of about half a month, second after 45 days
and from then on about once each half year.