Jet HBS-916EVS, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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11.4 Lubrication schedule
Item or location Recommended lubricant Frequency
Vise lead screw Light machine oil Monthly
Hydraulic cylinder pivot
areas
Light machine oil Every 6 months
Blade tension shaft General purpose grease Every 6 months
Blade brush shaft Light machine oil As needed
Front slide General purpose grease As needed
Gear box
Mobil
®
SHC Gear Oil 460, or
equivalent. Fill qty.= 850mL
(1/4 gal.)
Check periodically; top off as needed.
Change after first 50 hours of operation; then at least
once a year.
Cutting fluid
(May vary based upon
operating needs)
Check level and fluid quality periodically. For flush
and refill schedule, refer to cutting fluid/coolant
supplier’s instructions.
Exposed metal areas
(table, vise jaw faces,
bow hinge shaft, etc.)
Light machine oil (to inhibit
rust)
Frequently as needed.
Table 3
12.0 Blade speed recommendations
These are general recommendations only; consult a machinery handbook for more specific information.
Speed FPM Material
90 Tool steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, copper alloys, hard cast iron
130 Mild steel, soft cast iron, medium hard brass, medium hard bronze
170 Soft brasses and bronzes, hard aluminum
235 Plastic, soft and medium aluminum, other light materials
370 Plastic, wood, other light materials
Table 4