Grizzly G0759, Manual

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Model G0704 (Mfd. Since 05/16)
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check:
•
Make sure mill/drill is disconnected from
power when not in use.
• Check for loose mounting bolts.
• Make sure mill/drill is clean and lubricated.
• Check for worn or damaged wires.
• Check for any other unsafe condition.
Monthly Check:
•
Check that gibs are adjusted properly.
Biannual Check:
•
Lubricate headstock lead screw and gears.
Schedule
Regular lubrication will ensure your mill/drill per-
forms at its highest potential.
Regularly wipe all
sliding surfaces with SB1365 Way Oil (
Page 35)
or a light machine oil, then move the components
back and forth several times to ensure smooth
movements (
Figures 44–46). Every six months,
or more often with heavy use, clean and lubricate
the leadscrews and vertical handwheel ring & pin-
ion gears, as outlined on
Page 38.
Protect other unpainted cast iron surfaces with
regular applications of products like G96
®
Gun
Treatment, SLIPIT ® , or Boeshield ® T-9.
Lubrication
Figure 44. Vertical way lube location (both
sides).
Figure 45. Cross way lube locations.
Figure 46. Longitudinal way lube locations.